Polk Commissioner Randy Wilkinson joins District 12 congressional race
BRANDON - Polk County Commissioner Randy Wilkinson just announced plans to challenge former state Rep. Dennis Ross for the Republican nomination in the District 12 congresssional race.
Though he has yet to formerly file, Wilkinson announced his plans to a small group in Brandon, saying that fixing the economy would be his No. 1 priority.
The Democrats running for U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam's seat are Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards and Navy veteran Doug Tudor, who ran against Putnam last year.
Jesssica Vander Velde, Times staff writer
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Doug Tudor is the biggest loser this side of the Mississippi River!
Posted by: telling the truth | July 02, 2009 at 03:02 PM
perhaps you are waiting on him to "formally" file his paperwork?
Posted by: The English Language | July 02, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Is Ross still dating Holly Benson?
Posted by: Bob from south walton | July 02, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Ross dated Holly Benson!?
Posted by: huh | July 02, 2009 at 04:28 PM
are people from south walton still dating there sisters?
Posted by: curious | July 02, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Nice try at character assassination, Bob. The answer would be no, and he never did.
Posted by: In the know | July 02, 2009 at 04:44 PM
I thought Dennis Ross was married
Posted by: wierd | July 02, 2009 at 06:47 PM
As a veteran of two wars, I know Doug will represent our district well. I call on everyone in the district who wants a Congressman who will represent them to join me in supporting Doug Tudor.
Posted by: Veterans For Tudor | July 03, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Are you sure, In the know?
Posted by: Bob from south walton | July 03, 2009 at 04:43 AM
Randy Wilkinson is such a joke. The biggest blowhard ever. He will get killed in a Republican primary.
Posted by: Norm | July 03, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Bob, that is just sad. Yes, I do know. You have the wrong Dennis Ross. Get your facts straight and get a life.
Posted by: Sorry Bob | July 03, 2009 at 02:28 PM
hahahahahahahaha. Randy Wilkinson. What a loon! If you have ever met the guy, you know he is extremely unstable. Domestic Battery arrest, fine, and "anger management classes." As a Republican, people like Randy Wilkinson make us all look bad. Go AWAY RANDY!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Randy Who? | July 03, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Bob from South Walton who wears pink shirts?
Posted by: Pink | July 03, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Great news! Dennis Ross is an establishment hack. I can't believe he worked to abolish sole proprietorship and force small business owners to have to use a lawyer to incorporate. People are tired of empty suit RINO's.
Posted by: Michael Delaney | July 03, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Dennis Ross has been an incredible representative and will be an extraordinary Congressman. He is a pragmatic Republican and a devoted Family man.
Posted by: TurkeyWatchman | July 04, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Why would Dennis Ross want to ban sole proprietorship businesses? That's worse than a liberal Dem.
Posted by: ClearEyez | July 04, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Doug Tudor will be a fine representative for the 12th Congressional District. He served his country proudly, and was flagwriter (military for Administrative Assistant) for three heads of Central Command at McDill AFB: U.S. Army Generals Tommy R. Franks and John P. Abizaid, and Navy Admiral William J. Fallon. Doug has a unique knowledge and understanding of security issues because of that experience, and will do us proud. I was proud to support him two years ago, and am proud to do so again this time.
Posted by: Robert | July 05, 2009 at 09:05 AM
606.03 Definitions.--As used in this act:
(1) "Business entity" means any form of corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, joint venture, business trust, or sole proprietorship that conducts business in this state.
Sole Proprietorship is alive and well in Florida. No one could put an end to sole proprietorships, that's ridiculous.
PS - Randy Wilkinson is insane. Literally. After his domestic battery arrest, he will never get my vote.
Posted by: FuzzyEyez | July 07, 2009 at 11:14 PM