This is Betty Castor.
Here are a couple of reasons:
(1) The Grassroots embraced Betty first.
Florida DFAers, as well as other grassroots activists, provided a critical boost to Betty's campaign early in the Florida Senate primary. The Florida DFA grassroots took the bold step of endorsing Betty...long before the national DFA was ready to.
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(2) Betty embraced the grassroots back.
Throughout her campaign, Betty has experimented with DIY politics and internet-based organizing more than any other candidate in Florida history. Not only has she raised more than $100K online, she has one of the largest meetup groups in the country. She has quite openly delegated responsibility for her campaign to activists in Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, and elsewhere in Florida. In May, she hosted the largest house party night in Florida history when activists around the state put together 75 simultaenous house parties for Betty. When Howard Dean came to Florida in August, she cheerfully stood side by side with him.And plus...she's actually attended a meetup.
(3) Betty is a super lady. And she'll help Kerry win Florida, too.