THE BIG QUESTION IS ANSWERED...I THOUGHT HE WOULD WAIT A LITTLE LONGER

Former Florida Democratic Party chairman Scott Maddox did what everyone expected him to do Monday: Filed papers with the Division of Elections to run for governor. No big name politicos or celebrities present to help do the deed; Miami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorenson, Waldo Mayor Louie David, and Lynn Haven Mayor (and Republican) Walter Kelley.

It's no secret that Maddox has wanted the state's highest office for some time. However, with Tampa congressman Jim Davis and state senator Rod Smith of Alachua already in the fray --- and especially since former senator Bob Graham expressing his favour of Davis --- some had believed that Maddox would have decided to seek the Attorney General's post instead. No Democrats have filed to run for the office now held by Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.

My understanding was that Maddox was going to officially announce his campaign, but in early June. But time is money, and he needs to get on the ball if he hopes to catch up with Davis and Smith, especially in the all-important area of fundraising.