Neither Democratic challenger presents a viable option

In their August 2nd editorial, the Daytona Beach News-Journal refused to endorse either Democrat running in the 7th Congressional District, stating that voters should vote for Rep. John Mica November 4th.  Read excerpts below:

“In the Aug. 26 primary, two Democrats are vying for the chance to face 24-year incumbent U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, in November. The contest is something akin to two fish fighting to be a shark's dinner. Mica has far more money than either challenger. That might not matter if either Democrat provided a compelling argument that they can serve this area better than Mica.”

“…Mica does a decent job of seeing to the local needs of a far-flung district that starts in Jacksonville, takes in all of Flagler and east Volusia counties and extends to Casselberry. “

“During his most recent term, Mica scrambled for funds to save a planned housing project for chronically homeless people in Daytona Beach, worked to bring new airlines to Daytona Beach International Airport and brokered a meeting between federal, state and local emergency-management officials on storm preparedness. It's a commitment that goes beyond pork: Mica pays attention to the needs of District 7 -- including local officials' battles to preserve mental-health and substance abuse treatment, and protect natural resources. And he works to see that those needs are met, even when he doesn't get cooperation -- his persistence in pushing for commuter rail linking DeLand to the Orlando area is admirable. “

“…neither candidate has made the case to replace Mica in November.

· RECOMMENDATION: John Mica for Congressional District 7. No recommendation in the Aug. 26 Democratic primary.