(with apologies - or applauds - to Texas)
Keith asked me to keep tabs on the governor here in the Sunshine State (and I will) but I think the newest elected official that bears the most watching is our new state CFO, Alex Sink, a Democrat. Jeb Bush will never run for national office and here's why:
Imagine you're the kingdom's new accountant, brought in to cast a critical eye on certain programs of a popular former monarch.
It's a daunting task that some say describes the job now facing Alex Sink, the state's newly elected chief financial officer. Sink takes control of the Florida Department of Financial Services next week -- the only Democrat to win one of the three statewide Cabinet posts in the November election.
The former Florida chief for Bank of America proved a formidable campaigner, defeating veteran Republican state lawmaker Tom Lee. Now, the hard work begins.
Her top priority takes aim at one of Republican Gov. Jeb Bush's favorite initiatives: privatization, or the outsourcing of state government work to private companies.
This woman is good. She's sharp. She's experienced. And, people in Florida believe her.
She defeated Tommy Lee who was endorsed by Jeb Bush with his 63% approval rating in our state. She was outgunned by money and swift-boated by more than a few 527's.
If anyone can "sink" any 2008 Presidential consideration by the younger Bush, it's Alex.
Deb-TUD
