Statement from Senate President Designate Kathleen Passidomo Regarding Florida Democrat Ad Depicting Black GOP Candidate Corey Simon on a Shooting Target

"Corey Simon is an admirable member of our community, a loving father and husband, and a man of faith who deserves to be treated with decency and regard for his safety. He’s dedicated his life to serving families and bettering the lives of children.

"The hypocrisy of these Florida Democrats who claim to support Black lives, yet yield to their worst instincts simply because they don’t agree with him politically, says a lot more about their character than it ever could about Corey Simon.

"As Senate President, Minority Leader Lauren Book and I will be called upon to set an example of respect, decorum, common decency, and concern for one another for our members, in order to carry out the people’s work. That basic call for humanity shouldn’t have to wait until after the election. Minority Leader Book should denounce this mailer and hold accountable those who are responsible for its disgusting content immediately. She shouldn’t tolerate this level of hate now, and she can be sure that it won’t be tolerated in the Florida Senate.

"Further, Minority Leader Book should remove her spokesperson for making statements on her behalf that attempt to blame Corey Simon for the blatantly divisive use of racially motivated imagery that puts the life of a future colleague in danger."

Background:

CITY & STATE FLORIDA: Black GOP candidate depicted in ad on shooting target in contentious Florida Senate race

https://www.cityandstatefl.com/politics/2022/10/black-gop-candidate-depicted-ad-shooting-target-contentious-north-florida-senate-race/377985/

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