Creative Loafing Tampa endorsed my relelction, but it's really the contrast of what they said about my opponent that stands out::
"None of these are campaign stances that talk about [substance]...instead, he’s playing off people’s fears."
That's his campaign... $200,000 per week on TV trying to tear me down, sow division and hate, and deflect. There's no substance, no courage, no conviction... just partisan nonsense. It's the worst kind of politics.
The full article is below, but if you want to make sure he's not speaking for you in a week, please chip in now! This is it. The deadline before we legally have to cut off fundraising is on Thursday.
"He’s also a Tampa-based lawyer who currently represents the Police Benevolent Association, which has also endorsed his campaign. Sheriff Chad Chronister—who was recently found responsible in the amount $15 million for the wrongful death of teenager Andrew Joseph III—has also endorsed Alvarez.
In a campaign video, Alvarez claims he will defend “individual liberties” and “our children in the classrooms” alluding to DeSantis’ current culture wars over Critical Race Theory, along with the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The video says he will protect Florida against “disastrous policies” from Washington.
None of these are campaign stances that talk about substantial, constructive projects he would work on as state representative—instead, he’s playing off people’s fears. CL reached out to Alvarez via phone, email and Facebook about his stance on immigration. The Facebook message said it was viewed by Alvarez’ campaign page, but CL has not received a response.
Meanwhile, Learned said on his website, “In the legislature, Andrew is fighting for meaningful improvements to Riverview's traffic gridlock. He's led in a bipartisan way on issues helping small-business reopen after COVID, more choices for parents in schools, a raise for Florida teachers, and a local economy that works for everyone.”
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Let's go win this thing!