Went to a David Jolly stump speech sponsored
by North Tampa Democrats. Full house, around 200.
He was dynamic, energized and spot on.
Presented plans on housing and insurance. Get rid of private hurricane coverage and use the state catastrophic plan designed by republican legislature to eliminate the carrier fees. Save us all a lot. We already have $8 billion in house and could get it to $30 with good management. Insurance companies would hate it.
Pushed for expansion of Medicaid and also county health clinics that already exist. They have been restricted by republican tightwadedness. The system exists, just needs a release of funds. Better health for Florida.
Lastly, lambasted the cultural destruction of education. Called out the double dipping of the voucher system. Planned to improve teacher pay and bring back the books. Let teachers teach.
Did not mention the elephant and did not ask for money.
He sees the energy and the movement and called on Democrats to rise to the occassion. Recognized he was going to need more than Democrats as there are fewer of us after the blue dogs turned red.
Sharp and patient in the Q and A.
Hopeful.
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I saw him often on MSNBC (before the name change) and he was always well-spoken and on the right side of things. I know he was once a Republican but he shows no signs of it now. I love what he's saying about education because that's a huge problem.
Thanks for the report! 
on DU.. I am very interested in him and Hopefully Progress in Florida Politics. 
TY for such a thorough report of DJ's Stump speech.. 
