Senator Bill Montford was measured in his response to Gilliam’s recent critique of Montford’s vote on a bill that Gillum most assuredly had not even read. “I stay out of his business, he best stay out of mine,” was all that Montford woul
Montford has a wealth of goodwill and political capital built up in the Tallahassee community. He can most assuredly cast a tough vote or two and still be in good standing with Democrats while managing to be a strong bi-partisan force in the GOP controlled Senate. Frankly, that’s not good politics, it brings good governance and good results for Montford’s constituents.
Montford also has the ability to raise a large sum of money he likely won’t need to be elected to his next office, should he choose to run for one. Gillum would be wise to note that PAC dollars can be spent to destroy as much as they can be spent to employ a candidate.
Gillum has set out a statewide campaign based on bitterness, hate and racism. He claims to see Confederate flags every day on his way to work. Unless his commute is hours long, we can only laugh at this claim, but it does indicate that Gillum spends more time focused on race than he does potholes, health care, employment and a host of other issue that need addressing. Such is his right, but it will likely not get him elected in a state like Florida.
