Doug Green

Ugh ... I just realized I'm too late with this, because our local paper publishes on Wednesday and Friday, and the election is this Tuesday ... but here's ab op-ed piece I was about to send to my local paper.

Disclaimer: I used to be a Republican. Today I'm a Yellow Dog Democrat, a rare breed in North Florida. I'll vote for *almost* any Democrat over any Republican.

I'm sick of the twice daily phone calls from a billionaire political neophyte, Jeff Green. I'm uncertain if I should be happy that a Democrat has this much money to throw at a general election, or disgusted that someone is trying to buy a US Senate Seat. I was ready to vote against Green on principal alone, but I don't have to.

I've meet Kendrick Meek, and am more than happy to vote for him. Kendrick has served Florida for years. Kendrick has worked for better Florida schools and a cleaner Florida environment. Make fun of career politicians, but just like your job or mine, it takes experience to know how to get things done, and Kendrick has that experience.

Whatever your party, I hope you're registered to vote, and I urge you to research the candidates and vote for whomever you think will serve "We The People" best.