Peterman to Endorse Rouson
State Rep. Frank Peterman, D-St. Petersburg, apparently has an opinion about who should replace him in the job: Darryl Rouson, the former local NAACP president and one-time former Republican.
Power Broker Magazine issued a media advisory for 6 p.m. Friday saying that Peterman would be endorsing Rouson at Tangerine Plaza in St. Petersburg. Peterman, who was term limited, was named Gov. Charlie Crist's new juvenile justice secretary last week. Rouson just recently switched his affiliation back to Democrat after being courted to the Republican party by Jeb Bush and Crist.
The Democratic primary for District 55 is March 25.
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Part of the Barack Effect.
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Part of the Bush Effect. (more to follow)
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 12:51 PM
This rapid endorsement of Rouson speaks volumes about Mr. Williams.
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 01:45 PM
BOOM!
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Guess Ernie should have helped out more of the people who pulled out the stops for him in his last election.
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 02:02 PM
It will be interesting to see how the rest of the black community splits.
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Imagine My Surprise...
One Empty Suit Endorsing Another.
Posted by: None of the Above | February 15, 2008 at 02:21 PM
or better yet...
One Faux Democrat Endorsing Another...
Posted by: None of the Above | February 15, 2008 at 02:22 PM
things that make you go hmmmmmm
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Who will get Mayor Baker's endorsement?
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 02:29 PM
the rays
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 02:32 PM
2:21 It was no empty suit that publicly challenged the SPT to walk the diversity walk, and succeeeded. I imagine your resume carries a similar accomplishment
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 02:34 PM
LOL. The only empty suit is NONEOFTHEABOVE, a barely in the closet , well, let's just say he hasn't met a black leader that he likes.
Posted by: Reality | February 15, 2008 at 02:40 PM
ummmm... SPT has a long way to go with diversity. I think my newspaper delivery person is handicapped, though
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Congratulations Republicans!
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 05:10 PM
As a republican i am glad to hear the Rouson will be changing parties right after he gets elected.
Go Daryl Go!!
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Well now the other shoe has dropped. Anybody care to make a wager as to how long Mr. Rouson will stay a Democrat?
Posted by: | February 15, 2008 at 11:43 PM
No. My Resume Doesn't...
My Life Does !
Posted by: None of the Above | February 16, 2008 at 12:56 PM
As a republican I am glad to hear the Rouson did exactly what he was told to do by our Party. This should work out just as we planned. Daryl joins a long list of local Republicans who play Democrat to fool the AA community and others into thinking they have representation... and a voice.
Hell, you moronic Dems have been voting our boys and girls into office for decades around here.
The best part is when you idiots jump up and down, and claim another "D" victory... hahahahahaa... it's a freaking hoot!
Go Daryl Go!!
Posted by: | February 16, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Word from the GOP leadership the deal for daryl to jump ship has already been set. One thing they are doing is raising him money for the primary.
Another one bought and paid for...
Posted by: | February 16, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Rouson Endorsed
By Peterman
For House Seat
ST. PETERSBURG -- Darryl Rouson, right, a candidate for the Florida House, was Friday endorsed by State Rep. Frank Peterman who said Rouson will bring "bold and creative leadership" to the District 55 seat.
Peterman, D-St.Petersburg, 45, has served the south St. Petersburg district that covers parts of four counties for almost eight years. He is leaving to serve as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
"With pride and determination, compassion and courage, I have sought to make change,” said Peterman. “I know Darryl Rouson will do the same."
Rouson, 52, a lawyer and a Democrat, has been active in community and civic affairs. He is past president of the local NAACP and currently serves on the state Tax and Budget Reform Commission.
A special election will be held on March 25 for the seat that includes parts of Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota and Hillsborough counties.
--FrontPageFlorida.com report
Photo: Frank Peterman and Darryl Rouson/FrontPageFlorida.com photo
Posted by: | February 17, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Is Daryl going to bring his drugs to Tallahassee too?
Posted by: | February 17, 2008 at 09:55 PM
What do you think Earnest Williams is going to do for the people in Tallahassee on insurance reform? He WORKS for State Farm, people!
Posted by: | February 18, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Why are we always stuck with these dirt-bag lawyers.
Posted by: Is So | February 18, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Sadly, the post about Republicans in Democratic clothing is all too true.
Williams and Rousson are both previously registered Republicans and now Dems. Williams has been a complete do-nothing on the city council. He has not presented even 1 ordinance to better life for the citizens. He has taken time off his council job to lobby for the insurance industry in Tallahassee. He has traveled to foreign countries on the tax payers dollar.
Rousson has been very, very busy picking up the crumbs handed out by Rick Baker. Undoubtedly this deal was struck between Baker and Crist to promote Peterman and then Peterman endorse Rousson and Baker gets an R in a traditionally D seat, who will agree to state funding of the waterfront stadium. And the African American community gets dumped on again.
Posted by: | February 18, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Frank, congrats on the new job, but didn't the new boss go over the wisdom or lack thereof for agency personnel to make political endorsements?
Posted by: | February 18, 2008 at 10:01 PM