We often think about the steps our elected women take to protect our rights and fight for progressive change. But often their jobs also include challenging -- and inspiring -- work of a whole different nature.
EMILY's List candidate Cong. Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) met with survivors of the Haitian earthquake disaster after they landed in central Florida recently. She thanked Red Cross staff and volunteers during her visit and spoke about the encouraging outpouring of support she has seen from Americans in the face of such tragedy.
Since joining Congress earlier this year, Cong. Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) hasn't had a minute of down time. And while she's been hard at work for her Florida constituents -- helping to pass responsible student loan legislation and promoting local small businesses -- the GOP has been busy recruiting challengers to take her on in 2010. Unfortunately, they don't seem to be lacking in reserves.
Anti-choice opponents like state Representatives Dorothy Hukill and Sandy Adams have thrown their hats in the ring. And, although former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz decided against running, he's already helping another GOPer, Winter Park commissioner Karen Diebel, raise funds for her campaign to unseat Kosmas.
No doubt, the GOP is determined to take back this seat, but Kosmas is no stranger to a challenge. After soundly defeating entrenched Rep. Tom Feeney in 2008, Kosmas went right to work, promoting energy independence and green jobs, meeting with constituents, and making veterans' concerns a top priority. But as a freshman representative being targeted by national Republicans, Kosmas is going to need our continued support for her re-election -- and we'll be right there standing with her.
Well it looks like yet another Republican is lining up to challenge one of our Democratic women in 2010. The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that another GOP candidate has thrown her hat into the ring to challenge Rep. Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24), state Rep. Dorothy Hukill. Ever since Kosmas won in 2008, Republicans have been eyeing her seat.
From the Sentinel:
"The field of Republicans vying to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas of New Smyrna Beach has grown to four.
State Rep. Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, said Monday she's filing paperwork to make a run for Kosmas's seat in 2010. She's joining fellow state Rep. Sandy Adams, R-Orlando, who has said she is virtually certain to run, Winter Park Commissioner Karen Diebel and Kenneth John Miller, both of whom have already filed paperwork to run."
Kosmas sailed to victory over entrenched incumbent former Rep. Tom Feeney in 2008, but there's no doubt Republicans are gearing up for a tough fight next year.
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