DCCC’s Candidate in Florida’s 13th District Drops Out

Ed Jany, the DCCC’s choice candidate in FL-13, has dropped out of the congressional race. Yep – you read that right! Someone should call and ask the DCCC what they are going to do now.

As you write about this epic failure, please consider the following quote from the NRCC:

“Words cannot describe what an epic failure this congressional race has become for the DCCC and Florida Democrats. After a devastating loss and wasting millions in the special election, one thing remains very clear: President Obama’s toxic agenda has cost the DCCC another seat that they couldn’t afford to lose.” – Katie Prill, NRCC Spokeswoman

Ed Jany drops out of race against David Jolly
Tampa Bay Times
By Adam C. Smith
May 13, 2014 – 12:28pm
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/ed-jany-drops-out-of-race-against-david-jolly/2179539

Ed Jany, the Marine and former cop, national and state Democratic leaders hailed as an ideal candidate to take on newly elected U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Indian Shores, in Pinellas County’s Congressional District 13, is dropping out of the race.

The sudden and surprise announcement comes days after a Tampa Bay Times report about him seemingly padding his educational background and resume.

Jany entered the race at the last minute — after Democrats more or less threatened a prominent African-American minister to keep him out of the contest — and in a statement said he has realized he does not have the time to run for office:

“It is with deep regret that I announce my withdrawal from the race for U.S. Representative in the Thirteenth District. In my professional capacity, I am responsible for coordinating some of the Command and Control for Security at the World Cup in Brazil this year, something I committed to doing some time ago. I wrongly assumed that I could maintain my professional work requirements while running for office, just as I was able to work full-time as a police officer while pursuing a full-time education and balancing my military service in the past. Unfortunately, the political process does not allow for me to continue my professional work, and I cannot afford to support my family while campaigning without an income. This has been a very tough decision that I’ve considered thoughtfully over the course of the last week, but it’s the best choice for my family right now.”

Suffice it to say, the folks at the DCCC have had better days.