Alan Grayson, Liberal Firebrand?
Is Florida Rep. Alan Grayson one of the most outspoken Democrats in the House, known for his bombastic rants on the House floor and cable news appearances? You wouldn't know it from his latest campaign ad.
The ad is a testimonial on Grayson's work for Florida schools and makes Grayson look, well, angelic. In fact, it may be the most positive ad Hotline On Call has seen so far.
It begins as a testimonial. "My Congressman, Alan Grayson, he saved our school," says one woman.
"My 5 children go to public school right here in Orlando. I fought for $200 million to save our schools for them and for all of us." Grayson, wearing an American flag necktie, says.
Kids then chant, "Alan Grayson saved our schools," and the camera pans to Grayson, smiling, holding two kids.
You can't make this stuff up. Remember it was Grayson who has lambasted House Republicans and said their health care plan was for people to "die quickly." He has also frequently attacked Republican leaders in numerous cable news appearances.
Grayson is locked in a tough fight for re-election against ex-state Sen. Daniel Webster (R) in FL 08. The Cook Political Report rates the race as as a toss up, but Grayson has been one of the best Dem fundraisers this cycle -- raising money from national liberal donors because of his outspokenness.
Grayson is one of those once in 50 years geniuses. His way with words is profound and cuts across party lines.
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Grayson for President 2016
This is a great ad. Reminds me of Paul Wellstone's early ads. Grayson's heart is in the right place and that's why he will win. He says what he means what he says. That is rare in congress today where there are mostly empty suits who keep their fingers to the wind.
Grayson wasn't born wealthy he is self-made. He remembers what everyday people go through and always lets voters know it. There is an edginess to him but a GUTSINESS as well.
I don't live in his district but some of my money lives in his war chest. And more will follow.
Good lord, guess his "style" had to be toned down to get him re-elected. A bombastic nut dressed up in a "flag" necktie is still a bombastic nut.
Was that school really scheduled to be closed unless federal earmarks saved it? I don't recall Florida announcing it was closing schools as part of their budget process. Sounds like Grayson needs to be attacking Gov. Crist for failing to fund schools.
who is the woman in the beginning of the add?