Progressive Florida Democrats call on Alan Grayson to run for Senate instead of Patrick Murphy

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Miami Herald:

Patricia Mazzei

April 6 2015

 

The fissures between Florida Democrats and their party's more liberal wing were exposed Monday when a progressive group said Rep. Alan Grayson of Orlando would be a better Senate contender than the only big-name Democrat who has already declared his candidacy, Rep. Patrick Murphy of Jupiter.

 

In a conference call with reporters, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida said Grayson had been the preferred candidate among members in an unscientific poll.

 

"We've seen a real fight in Alan Grayson that we think is needed," said Susan Smith, the group's chairwoman.

 

Grayson is known as a liberal firebrand, while Murphy, who ousted Republican Allen West in 2012, is a centrist who at times has sided with Republicans (notably in supporting the Keystone XL pipeline).

 

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