A Message From Mayor Scott Maddox
Mayor Scott Maddox
Today I announced that I am bowing out of the gubernatorial race, and I am further calling on Democrats to unite behind one candidate in the Governor’s race as the best chance for victory next November. I was joined together this morning with Senator Bob Graham, Congressman Robert Wexler, and Congressman Jim Davis to announce that Congressman Robert Wexler and I giving our support and endorsement to the next Governor of Florida, Jim Davis.
I urge all Democrats to join with me today to bring together a united Democratic Party. The stakes in this election are simply too high, and Democrats cannot afford to be torn apart.
I got into the governor’s race 4 ½ months ago because I care deeply about Florida’s future, about making it a great place to raise a family, run a business, and spend our golden years.
Everyday Floridians are increasingly reeling from a loss of control over their financial futures, their long-term security, and their personal privacy.
My reason for running was simple: We need a governor that people can turn to when powerful corporations and institutions put profits at the expense of harming Floridians.
Insurance rates are skyrocketing like never before.
Gas prices are soaring.
Pension plans are raided at will.
And increasingly, the government feels they can intrude into our most private and personal decisions.
We need to give Floridians back that power - the power to control their own destinies, raise their own families and receive their just reward for a lifetime of hard work.
As Democrats, I believe we can take back the State House next year, but I have increasingly come to believe that we cannot prevail if we are divided as a Party. The stakes in this election are simply too high, and Democrats cannot afford to be torn apart in a divisive primary.
The Republicans have raised 4 times the amount of money the Democrats do. In order for us to win in November, we must unite as a party. For the sake of party unity, as the candidate who is currently in second place in the polls, I am bowing out and endorsing our leading candidate, Jim Davis, in order to give the Democrats the best chance for victory next year. I urge all other Democrats to join me.
In just a few short months, I have met thousands of different people throughout the state. You have welcomed me into your homes, your hearts and your communities, and I thank you for that opportunity. It has been an honor to meet with you, talk with you and share my vision for the future of our great state.
I wish I could personally thank every single one of you for your support. I look forward to seeing you as we continue to build a better future for Florida together.
Respectfully,
Scott Maddox
Today I announced that I am bowing out of the gubernatorial race, and I am further calling on Democrats to unite behind one candidate in the Governor’s race as the best chance for victory next November. I was joined together this morning with Senator Bob Graham, Congressman Robert Wexler, and Congressman Jim Davis to announce that Congressman Robert Wexler and I giving our support and endorsement to the next Governor of Florida, Jim Davis.
I urge all Democrats to join with me today to bring together a united Democratic Party. The stakes in this election are simply too high, and Democrats cannot afford to be torn apart.
I got into the governor’s race 4 ½ months ago because I care deeply about Florida’s future, about making it a great place to raise a family, run a business, and spend our golden years.
Everyday Floridians are increasingly reeling from a loss of control over their financial futures, their long-term security, and their personal privacy.
My reason for running was simple: We need a governor that people can turn to when powerful corporations and institutions put profits at the expense of harming Floridians.
Insurance rates are skyrocketing like never before.
Gas prices are soaring.
Pension plans are raided at will.
And increasingly, the government feels they can intrude into our most private and personal decisions.
We need to give Floridians back that power - the power to control their own destinies, raise their own families and receive their just reward for a lifetime of hard work.
As Democrats, I believe we can take back the State House next year, but I have increasingly come to believe that we cannot prevail if we are divided as a Party. The stakes in this election are simply too high, and Democrats cannot afford to be torn apart in a divisive primary.
The Republicans have raised 4 times the amount of money the Democrats do. In order for us to win in November, we must unite as a party. For the sake of party unity, as the candidate who is currently in second place in the polls, I am bowing out and endorsing our leading candidate, Jim Davis, in order to give the Democrats the best chance for victory next year. I urge all other Democrats to join me.
In just a few short months, I have met thousands of different people throughout the state. You have welcomed me into your homes, your hearts and your communities, and I thank you for that opportunity. It has been an honor to meet with you, talk with you and share my vision for the future of our great state.
I wish I could personally thank every single one of you for your support. I look forward to seeing you as we continue to build a better future for Florida together.
Respectfully,
Scott Maddox
