On February 21st local Democrats Krysten Rosen (UF College Dems), Susan Bottcher, Evelyn Foxx, Jon Reiskind, and Zach Moller (UF College Dems) met with Senator Bill Nelson in Gainesville. Senator Nelson invited a few dozen local Democratics and community leaders to discuss politics and have lunch at SFCC. Senator Nelson’s message was clear: for Democrats to win the White House in November, the Democratic nominee for president must win Florida.

“The Alachua County Democratic Party is delighted to hear Senator Nelson articulate what we’ve known for some time,” said Jon Reiskind, Alachua County Democratic Party chairman.

Senator Nelson shared more good news. “More than 60% of registered Independents are leaning toward the Democratic Party.”

“We have our work cut out for us for the rest of 2008” said Reiskind. “We know who these voters are and how to reach them. Our task now is to train more volunteers and raise the funds necessary to execute our strategic plan.”

Photo by Jim Atyeo, SFCC Staff Photographer