Why Kendrick Meek should be Florida's next US Senator

Issues

Agriculture

As Florida's senator, Kendrick will make sure that Congress continues to strongly support the agriculture sector.

Children

As the proud father of two children, Kendrick Meek believes that the next generation has to be one of our top priorities.

Economy and Jobs

Kendrick is the only candidate who supports repealing the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy and corporate special interests, which would add $700 billion in borrowed money from China to the deficit.

Education

Kendrick is the only candidate who has consistently stood up for Florida’s children and teachers. He lead an initiative to reduce class sizes in Florida's overcrowded public schools.

Energy and the Environment

Kendrick is the only candidate who has consistently opposed offshore drilling off the coast of Florida’s beaches both before and after the Oil Spill and the only candidate to oppose additional development in the Everglades.

Equality and Civil Rights

Kendrick has been a fearless crusader for justice, equality and civil rights.

Ethics Reform

Kendrick has been a public servant for the past fifteen years and has the honesty, integrity, and personal character necessary to be a strong U.S. Senator for Florida.

Foreign Policy

How the United States interacts with the rest of the world is important to Kendrick Meek.

Health Care

Kendrick Meek believes that every American deserves access to affordable, quality health care.

Housing

Kendrick knows the housing crisis is one of the most critical issues facing Florida and believes more must be done to help Floridians.

Hurricanes & Natural Disasters

The blessing of beautiful Florida weather brings with it the problem of natural disasters, which has resulted in an insurance crisis. That's why Kendrick supports a national catastrophic insurance fund.

Immigration

Kendrick Meek knows we need comprehensive immigration reform so that America can meet the economic and security challenges of the 21st century.

LGBT Civil Rights

There is no candidate in the Florida Senate race that has a track record in support of LGBT civil rights as clear and consistent as Kendrick Meek.

Op-Eds and Guest Blogs

Editorials Kendrick Has Written About the Issues Facing Floridians

Seniors and Social Security

Kendrick is the only candidate who has consistently fought against privatizing Social Security and eliminating its guaranteed benefit. He opposes raising the retirement age.

Technology

Kendrick Meek knows that technology drives American commerce and he supports policies that ensure the United States will lead in a competitive global economy.

Transportation & Infrastructure

It is crucial that our transportation infrastructure is always in good repair in Florida. Kendrick Meek puts a high priority on maintaining our roads and bridges, and also investing in our ports, airports and local commuter projects.

Veterans

Kendrick Meek believes that our veterans deserve to be served as well as they have served us.

Voter Protection

Kendrick is a champion for equal voting rights for all Floridians and expanded access to the ballot box.

Wall Street Reform

Kendrick is the only candidate who supports holding the Big Banks accountable by passing the toughest set of financial regulatory reforms since the Great Depression. He is also the only candidate who supports curbing excessive credit card and bank overdraft fees that unfairly punish consumers.

Women’s Rights

Kendrick supports a woman’s right to choose and is the only pro-choice candidate in the race.