thamanjimmy: Election Guide: Republican Primary, State Senator District 8

This guide is for the Republican Party Primary, State Senator District 8.

The two candidates and their platforms:

1) Charles Perniciaro.

"Has never run for political office."
A medical doctor for the Mayo Clinic.
Currently serves as Director of Dermatopathology at Bernhardt Laboratories.
Member of Beach United Methodist Church.
Has lived in District 8 for 20 years.
"Raiding the transportation trust fund to keep from having to balance the budget has to stop."
Supporter of Jaxport.
Against FCAT.
"Businesses that intentionally use illegal labor should be prosecuted."
"State government has to stop imposing unfunded mandates on local governments."
Supports the state's efforts to block national health care.
2d Amendment supporter.
"Central Florida's proposal to siphon 260 million gallons a day from the St. Johns River has to be stopped."

Currently represents District 8 in the Florida House of Representatives and has since 1992.
Championed legislation such as "Three Strikes, You're Out," "10-20-Life," "A+ Education Plan" and the largest tax cut in Florida history.
Grew up in Jacksonville.
Army Veteran (awarded two Bronze Stars).
Law degree from the Florida State University College of Law.
Served as general counsel for the Florida Medical Association for 20 years.
Member of the Clay County School Board from 1986-1990.
The "driving force" behind the Florida teacher merit pay bill.

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