Florida's Democratic Party Is Not Democratic at All, Says Khavari

MIAMI, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Noted economist Farid Khavari, a
Democratic candidate for Florida governor, has gained national attention for
his plan to create a state-owned bank in Florida. Khavari's plan to create one
million private-sector jobs in Florida without subsidies has won enthusiastic
praise at each stop on the campaign trail, and in national media.

Observers and even pundits might think Khavari would be a featured speaker at
Florida's statewide Democratic Convention, but they would think wrong.
Hundreds of delegates to last week's convention in Orlando were surprised to
learn that Khavari and six other candidates were running for governor. "State
Chairperson Karen Thurman chose Alex Sink several months ago to be the
anointed candidate for governor," said Khavari. "She did not consult with any
of the county party organizations. At the convention, neither I nor any of the
other candidates for governor were even acknowledged or introduced.

"I met hundreds of delegates who thought Sink was the only candidate, and who
were outraged that the state Party did not even inform them that there were
other candidates," Khavari continued. "It's the same story when I visit the
county party organizations. The members are angry that Karen Thurman is the
dictator of the Democratic Party in Florida. They have no say in anything the
state party does.

"The Democratic Party in Florida is as democratic as the former Soviet Union
or modern-day Iran. The bosses choose the candidates. That's not how it's
supposed to work in America," Khavari said. "Meanwhile, as Chief Financial
Officer, Alex Sink allowed the state's retirement funds to lose $60 Billion in
phony deals that made hundreds of millions for Wall Street sharks. How could
she ever top that as governor? Another million people unemployed, 300,000 more
foreclosures, another $60 Billion lost?

"Sink's famous plan to cut use of BlackBerries by her employees covers the
interest on $60 Billion for 34 minutes. What's her plan to get a million
Floridians back to work? What's her plan to earn back $60 Billion before the
taxpayers need to pass the hat and pay over $3,000 for every man, woman and
child in Florida for her previous leadership?

"Fortunately, in spite of being crowned by Boss Thurman, it looks like Sink
will not win in the primary next August," Khavari added. "You can't cover up
$60 Billion forever."

Besides Khavari and Sink, six other Democrats are running for governor: Joe
Allen, Peter Allen, Michael Arth, Philip Kennedy, Anthony Knox, Sr., and Mark
Shephard.

Candidates for the U.S. Senate were snubbed, too. "Thurman anointed Kendrick
Meek as her choice for U.S. Senate, ignoring five others," Khavari said. Also
registered for the U.S. Senate race are Democrats Connie Brown, Tyrone Brown,
Sr., Kevin Burns, Chuck Lunch and Lawrence Penpek.

Farid A. Khavari, Ph.D. is an economist and author of nine books, including
Environomics. His latest book, Toward a Zero-Cost Economy, is available in
stores or for free download at his website, http://www.khavariforgovernor.com.

Photo of Farid A. Khavari: http://www.ereleases.com/pr/Farid-Khavari.jpg

Contact:

Bob Waterstripe, Spokesman
Khavari for Governor Campaign
P.O. Box 570502, Miami, FL 33257
bob@khavariforgovernor.com
305-318-4984

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SOURCE Khavari for Governor Campaign

Bob Waterstripe, Spokesman, Khavari for Governor Campaign, +1-305-318-4984,
bob@khavariforgovernor.com