Culp challenger looking for money
Yvonne Yolie Capin, who's challenging Faye Culp for the District 57 state house seat, is wasting no time -- or influence -- on the fundraising front. Congresswoman Kathy Castor is among the hosts for an event to raise coin for Capin on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Valencia Gardens.
Other hosts include state Sen. Charlie Justice, state Rep. Michael Scionti and Democratic gold mine Norma Gene Lykes. Like so many Democrats, Capin is building on Barack Obama's change mantra, titling the event "A Choice for Change."
--Janet Zink, Times staff writer
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This should be an interesting race. Yolie is quite competent. She is an excellent grassroots organizer and along with Juan Capin laid the early groundwork for the success of the campaign of Barack Obama and the Tampa Bay O Train. Some very heavy hitters are behind here. I wish her the best.
Posted by: jjackso1 | July 08, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Go get 'em Yolie! We need your voice in Tallahassee - one that supports the Florida beautiful coastline.
The incumbant is ready to sell our shorelines and tourist business for gas to fill up her gas-guzzling beast.
Yolie Capin - a real Floridian for Floridians!
Posted by: Francine | July 11, 2008 at 09:02 AM