Tampa Is…?

Feeling way more important than I am…

Jim Davis is launching his new site today at 10:00am; but you can see it now before the rest of the world. Why? Because I know people who know people.

Seriously, take a look. This is the only site with an active blog and insight into issues that must be addressed. Get to know our next governor, understand why his progressive views are so desperately needed, and help his campaign reach every single Floridian so we can win this thing next November.

Lots of people can tell you to vote for Jim because he will protect our coastline, improve education, and make health care more affordable. I echo their sentiments and can tell you something more.

As a lawyer running for the State House back in 1988, Jim Davis reached out to a group of college students and asked for help. We were a lofty crew, more interested in international issues than local races. Jim agreed that problems affecting our planet were important; he also talked about our community and the nobility of helping neighbors in need. It was a fun conversation. I railed against politics, considering it a members-only event for the elite. Jim didn’t buy my cop-out and encouraged deeper thinking. We talked for a long time that day. Jim looked past unruly hair, tie-died shirt and patchouli-stained Birkenstocks. He saw a future activist, educator, and writer. My family raised me to believe I had something to contribute. Jim was the first one outside our gene pool to see it, too.

His idealism, work ethic, and moral strength kept me opening mail as an intern in his district office all through college. I saw firsthand what a brilliant politician and the most caring staff in the world could do to make a positive difference in the lives of those around us. Years later, he’s still working hard for the public good as US Representative and candidate for governor. He still sees the best in people and he’s still encouraging me and everyone else to give it our all. Therefore, the time has come for us to give him our all. Not just for this campaign, but for our home. Florida needs him. And he needs us.

We’ve got eleven months to go, people. Visit his site, roll up your sleeves and get to work.

editor’s note: The views expressed by kate are… you get the point. I mean, look here! At least Davis is from Tampa. tommy