Comments on: Attorney General Debate

By: Anne Shaver

Anne Shaver — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:13:14 +0000

Both candidates are excellent speakers and seem to be on the side of the angels.

Right now, Aronberg is my choice, mainly because he says he wants to be the AG and does not aim for higher office, so will not be kept from doing the right thing because of “politics.” But I must point out that he invoked “Butterworth” more than Gelber invoked his own wife. Apparently Butterworth was a good AG, but for those of us new to Florida politics, it was very repetitive.

By: PAULINE

PAULINE — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:55:11 +0000

IT WAS CLEAR TO ME THAT DAVE HAS THE PEOPLE’S CONCERNS AS HIS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. GOOD LUCK DAVE.

By: Lynn L. Laird

Lynn L. Laird — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:43:28 +0000

Delegate comment and observation: Mr. Gelber and his groupies paraded around during the entire FDP Conference like a bunch Moonies. Arrogance would be the best word to describe Dan’s weekend campaign. Unless one had ON one of his T-shirts, he would not make eye contact with you, nor would he give you the time of day…He seemed to have his head in the clouds all the time….Aronberg, on the other hand, in a very casual and polite manner made every effort to engage and greet everyone in a very open, honest and friendly manner.. Aronberg wants to be Attorney General,,, not like his opponent who only wants the AG job so he can advance on to another State or Federal elected office. My support is for Dave Aronberg,, our next Attorney General of Florida****Maybe Dan can drop out of the AG race, and run for Congressman Wexler’s open seat come this Nov 2010, just a suggestion…..

By: Jayne - Boca Raton, Fl

Jayne - Boca Raton, Fl — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:27:30 +0000

I had been inclined to support Gelber since someone I respect is an active volunteer for his campaign. However, a few things made me change my mind.
I have always liked Dave very much but wasn’t sure he had the spine required for the attacks sure to come from any Republican opponent. The debate settled that question for me – he can handle any attacks thrown his way!
Second, I loved the fact that this position has been his life’s ambition – he isn’t looking for this to be a stepping stone – thus, we won’t have to worry about politics in any decisions he makes in the A.G.’s office – Gelber had wanted to run for the Senate so running for A.G. wasn’t his first choice.
Lastly, I really hated the remark that Gelber made when Dave said if Gelber won the nomination he would work hard to make sure he was the next A.G. – Gelber said he would give Dave a job! I thought that was very condescending and I know many others did as well.
So – Aronberg for our next A.G.!!