Sometimes, the political gods smile upon us. This is one of those times.
"Dear Penthouse, I never thought it would happen to me but Alan Grayson is actually running for Senate" https://t.co/gtEQFBKBih
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) July 8, 2015
"I'm running for the f—ing Senate you f—ing morons. Vote or me you knuckle-dragging neanderthals." http://t.co/p2bi953PT9
— David Rutz (@DavidRutz) July 8, 2015
From Roll Call:
Rep. Alan Grayson, a liberal firebrand whose outspokenness irks members of his own party, will announce a bid for Florida’s open Senate seat Thursday morning on a Florida TV station, according to a source with knowledge of Grayson’s plans.
Grayson’s entry into the race could turn into a messy primary with fellow Florida Democratic Rep. Patrick Murphy, national Democrats’ pick for this competitive seat, vacant this cycle thanks to GOP Sen. Marco Rubio’s presidential bid.
Some Democrats fear Grayson could be problematic for the party as it seeks to net the five seats necessary to wrest Senate control from Republicans. President Barack Obama carried Florida twice, making it a prime pickup opportunity, especially in an open-seat race.
“Problematic”? That’s putting it mildly. The Dems have got their work cut out for them.
Alan Grayson will run for FL SEN. For Dems, that means months of headaches – http://t.co/nmlBdD0x86
— Reid Wilson (@PoliticsReid) July 8, 2015
Whack job Congressman @AlanGrayson will enter the #FLsen Democratic primary tomorrow. This could be trouble. http://t.co/wcrCOhntOS
— Russell Drew (@RussOnPolitics) July 8, 2015
Alan Grayson to announce #FLSen bid. Bad news for Democrats. http://t.co/J1rxlTGUNj
— Andrew Bair (@ProLifePolitics) July 8, 2015
Sorry, Florida Democrats: http://t.co/7mkgNCSpGh
— The Nats Won The World Series (@EsotericCD) July 8, 2015
Alan Grayson as a Senate candidate and nominee would be a disaster.
— Jon Ramos (@ItsMeJonRamos) July 8, 2015
https://twitter.com/AaronBlakeWP/status/618821509746978816
https://twitter.com/BenLaRocco/status/618826947259408384
Not for Republicans!
https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedAndrew/status/618826427652292608
https://twitter.com/BenjySarlin/status/618820685830451200
Wethinks you’re correct.
YESS! Far-left Dem Alan Grayson is running for senate, thank you for helping keep this seat red! http://t.co/OJDsUZE1cf
— Eli Rubenstein (@EliRubenstein) July 8, 2015
Greatest news for conservatives in #Florida – Count Alan Grayson 'In' Race to Replace Marco Rubio https://t.co/3laON1bq37 #FlaPol #sayfie
— Sal Nuzzo (@salnuzzo) July 8, 2015
https://twitter.com/jtinfo/status/618852562750599168
https://twitter.com/jordanndavis/status/618821805793542144
Me, IRL, right now. #FLSEN pic.twitter.com/Oc0iITxkJi
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) July 8, 2015
Alan Grayson to Announce Senate Bid Thursday http://t.co/x3v4rij7Ay pic.twitter.com/1FFW4MniVF
— Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair ? (@senatorshoshana) July 8, 2015
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