Willie Gary Considering Run for Governor of Florida
/ Statewide, there's a buzz about prominent Florida attorney Willie
Gary possibly running for governor. Gary, who specializes in personal
injury cases and is in high demand as a public speaker, undoubtedly has
the charisma and the money to mount a serious campaign. He may not win
the Democratic nomination, but he would alter the landscape during a
primary battle. Moderates like Jim Davis and Rod Smith couldn't take
the African-American vote for granted, and would have to address some
left-leaning issues in debates. That will make it a little more
difficult for them to characterize themselves as centrists after the
primary. [more]