BRONSON KICKS OFF REELECTION, SAYS HE'S THROUGH AFTER NEXT TERM

He's the senior member of the Florida Cabinet and so far faces no opposition. Secretary of Agriculture and Consumer Services Charles Bronson kicked off his reelection campaign last week with a 56th birthday party thrown for him at the Gadsen County farm of Walt and Carol Dover, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.

"We're going to kick this thing off in a slow mode," said Bronson, who is so far unopposed for a second full term on the Cabinet. "Our campaign this year will be pretty much based on what we've done for the past four years."

But Bronson also said that he is not interested in higher office or looking to be anyone's running mate, a reference to a possible lieutenant governor's spot.

"After this term," he said, "I can guarantee you - I'm through."