Back in May, Democratic National Committeeman and Hillsborough County Committeeman Alan Clendenin told CL he was very interested in running to replace Rod Smith as chairman of the Florida Democratic Party, but would not commit to declaring so until later in the year.
A week after the 2012 elections, apparently now is the right time.
In a press release, Clendenin announced his candidacy, saying that "As an air traffic controller for over 30 years, I know a little something about getting from point A to point B. In 2014 we will help Rick Scott’s private jet depart Tallahassee for the last time."
The other declared candidate in the race right now is former Orlando state legislator Scott Randolph, who announced his intentions to run for party chair back in May.
This article appears in Nov 8-14, 2012.