Ted Deutch landed Rep. Robert Wexler's endorsement to fill the retiring Democrat's congressional seat -- along with that of Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Alcee Hastings and Ron Klein.
The four South Floridians made the announcement during a joint press call.
"I know with absolute certainty he is the best person to represent" the district, Wexler said of Deutch. Wasserman Schultz said Wexler, the outgoing self-described 'fire-breathing liberal,' would be greatly missed, "You've just been amazing."
But, she said Wexler, who is leaving to become director of the Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation, had made sure "not to leave his constituents in the lurch," by endorsing Deutch.
"He is a remarkable legislator," she said of the state senator. Deutch said the endorsements would provide his campaign with valuable momentum. Also in the running for the Palm Beach/Broward county seat: Democrats Ben Graber and Jose Ruiz -- and potentially Broward County Mayor Stacy Ritter. On the GOP side, Ed Lynch, who last week picked up the endorsement of comedian Jackie Mason.
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Posted by: Ben Graber for Congress | October 25, 2009 at 01:28 PM
"how often do you see a gentile who is a great humanitarian?!"
"he's a great humanitarian even though he isn't Jewish?
Nice, Jackie, real nice
Posted by: Sharon Shear | October 25, 2009 at 08:37 PM
Wexler lives in Maryland so how can he endorse anyone?
Posted by: alice | October 26, 2009 at 04:53 AM
Deutch will win.
Posted by: in the know2 | October 26, 2009 at 07:34 AM
I would say that anyone looking for a distinct reason NOT to vote for Mr. Lynch will find it in Jackie Mason's endorsement. What an absolute crock of mindless drivel! Vote for Ted Deutch!!
Posted by: Ash | April 08, 2010 at 01:47 PM