Florida Republicans, reportedly pessimistic of their prospects of retaining Rep. Mark Foley’s (R-FL) seat in November’s election, have nevertheless found their sacrificial lamb, state Rep. Joe Negron. Due to Florida’s quirky state law, ballots will still have Foley’s name — but votes for Foley will go to Negron, the party’s nominee.
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