Tonight I had the esteemed pleasure to listen to Polk County Commissioner Randy Wilkinson and John Lindsey Jr. discuss running for Congressional District 12 seat being vacated by Adam Putnam. Dennis Ross was notably absent from the event. His assistant provided an excuse stating that he was making the rounds in Osceola County, which has a small sliver of District 12.
The candidates speeches were mediocre Randy Wilkinson did have a prop to help him start off. He held up a princess tiara and said that he had brought it for Dennis because Dennis feels that he has been coroneted by the Republican Party. Dennis has been absent from 3 events that both other candidates have been participating in.
Shortly after the speeches the question and answer period began. John Lindsey really knocked it out of the park on this. His views resonated with the general consensus of the group. Both candidates took several questions, however I feel that Randy beat around the bush to get to the answer. John was very clear and concise in his answers.
Both candidates said they would like to fix the 14th amendment that allows for the offspring of illegal aliens to be automatic citizens. This is in contrast to the voting record of the current sitting Congressman Adam Putnam, who has voted in FAVOR of amnesty for illegal aliens.
The primary for the District 12 seat will be one to watch, especially if you’re a liberty-loving individual such as myself.
