It involves well-known, career politicians running for offices in districts other than the ones they live in. In other words, they’re afraid they won’t win re-election bids, so they’re “shopping” for districts that will provide more favorable election outcomes. Baxley originally had announced plans to run for office in state Senate District 5, which includes his home base in the western portion of Marion County. “This has always been home for me.”Meanwhile, Webster, who with 28 years in the state Legislature holds the record among Sunshine State politicians, is following a similar path. Frankly, it’s hard to imagine the legitimacy of candidates who shop around the state and select districts that meet their needs.

Source: Daily Sun October 10, 2017 19:18 UTC