Haridopolos will be next Senate president
Jun 29, 2009
It’s finally official, or as official as it can get 16 months before the vote: Sen. Mike Haridopolos, R-Melbourne, will be president of the Florida Senate in 2010-12.
Haridopolos beat back a challenge by Sen. Michael Bennett, R-Bradenton, months ago. But Bennett never conceded, giving rise to rumor that he might be mounting a back-door coup d’etat. On Friday, Bennett ended the speculation: he endorsed Haridopolos and said he’d vote for him in November 2010 (assuming the GOP retains control of the Senate.)
“Mike and I have been friends since our first day in the Legislature, and I am confident he will be a strong president,” said Bennett in a statement. “I will be honored to be a part of his leadership team and continue to serve my constituents and the Florida Senate in this capacity.”
Presuming Republicans retain control, this means two Central Floridians will preside over the Legislature beginning in 2010. The House Speaker-designate is Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park.
Reprinted from the Orlando Sentinel
Notes from Senator Mike
07/07/2010 - Read Sen. Haridopolos’ Letter to US Sen. Bill NelsonWith record unemployment, Floridians have had their problems compounded by the coming bill for health care “reform,” the absence of support for a space program that employs thousands, and the federal government’s slow response to the economic impacts of the oil spill. Florida deserves better.
