Florida Battle for the Statehouse Governor Election AARP Buletin
Florida Battle for the Statehouse, Governor Election - AARP Buletin
Do Overview: The Tampa Tribune says watching the TV ad war between Alex Sink and Rick Scott is like flipping from local news to CNN because Scott is almost substituting President Obama's face for Sink's in his ads. Scott is using a clip of Obama calling on Floridians to go to bat for Sink as a way to tag Sink with items that are unpopular like health care reform and the financial bailout. Sink counters that this is a statewide election, not a national one. Scott upset veteran Florida politician Bill McCollum in the GOP primary, running as the "anti-establishment" candidate and bankrolling his effort with $50 million of his own money. The upset tilted the contest to Sink, and she was leading in polls heading into the fall but not by much. 50+ Facts: Check the latest Fun Fact: Sink's husband, Bill McBride, won $10,885 at the Seminole Hard Rock casino last year, according to her financial disclosure statement. The campaign says he plays poker "recreationally." 'Wild Card' Issue: Scott has been taking criticism for the $1.7 billion in fines for Medicare and Medicaid fraud his hospital chain paid while Scott was in charge as chief executive. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Florida Battle for the Statehouse
Senate Races
Incumbent: Gov. Charlie Crist (R turned I) is running for the Senate Democrat: CFO Alex Sink Republican: Businessman Rick Scott 2008 Presidential Result: Obama 51%; McCain 48% 55+ Population (2009 estimate): 27.3%Related
ReadDo Overview: The Tampa Tribune says watching the TV ad war between Alex Sink and Rick Scott is like flipping from local news to CNN because Scott is almost substituting President Obama's face for Sink's in his ads. Scott is using a clip of Obama calling on Floridians to go to bat for Sink as a way to tag Sink with items that are unpopular like health care reform and the financial bailout. Sink counters that this is a statewide election, not a national one. Scott upset veteran Florida politician Bill McCollum in the GOP primary, running as the "anti-establishment" candidate and bankrolling his effort with $50 million of his own money. The upset tilted the contest to Sink, and she was leading in polls heading into the fall but not by much. 50+ Facts: Check the latest Fun Fact: Sink's husband, Bill McBride, won $10,885 at the Seminole Hard Rock casino last year, according to her financial disclosure statement. The campaign says he plays poker "recreationally." 'Wild Card' Issue: Scott has been taking criticism for the $1.7 billion in fines for Medicare and Medicaid fraud his hospital chain paid while Scott was in charge as chief executive. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures