FLORIDA DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE PLATFORM FOR 2006

The Florida Democratic Party held a news conference Tuesday to announce a new statewide platform which Chairperson Karen Thurman noted is supported by every major Democratic candidate running this November.

The five page document, entitled "Putting Floridians First", focuses on health care, education, the economy, and security. It is available in .pdf format by clicking onto this link. It was initally scheduled to be unveiled about a month ago but was delayed so as not to overshadow the party's dual legislative victories on class size and vouchers.

And helping to raise funds for the FDP will be former president Bill Clinton, who will be the featured speaker at what is being dubbed as a "Victory Reception" Monday, June 12 at 11:45 AM in the Orlando Marriott Downtown hotel, 500 West Livingston Street. Tickets are available for $200 each and can be ordered online through the Florida Democratic Party Website.