Mahoney beats Mark Foley in Florida
Tim Mahoney took FL(16) for the Democrats in a narrow victory over Mark Foley, oh, er, stand-in Joe Negron. (Foley withdrew after his difficulties with text messaging, but Florida law did not allow his name to be removed from the ballot. A vote for Foley was actually a vote for Negron.
Whether or not Mahoney turns out to be as liberal as others, this was a huge victory for the progressive movement, since much of Mahoney's support was raised outside the district, and Negron had attracted the backing of Republican heavy hitters.
Counting the Foley seat the Dems split with the Republicans on the open seats. Only one Florida Republican incumbent was defeated. House representation in Florida: 10D - 15R.
And of course Katherine Harris fared horribly against incumbent Democratic Senator Bill Nelson. Unfortunately Republican Charlie Crist won the governor's seat, besting Democrat Jim Davis 52-45.
Whether or not Mahoney turns out to be as liberal as others, this was a huge victory for the progressive movement, since much of Mahoney's support was raised outside the district, and Negron had attracted the backing of Republican heavy hitters.
Counting the Foley seat the Dems split with the Republicans on the open seats. Only one Florida Republican incumbent was defeated. House representation in Florida: 10D - 15R.
And of course Katherine Harris fared horribly against incumbent Democratic Senator Bill Nelson. Unfortunately Republican Charlie Crist won the governor's seat, besting Democrat Jim Davis 52-45.
