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Intersection: Democratic Black Caucus Of Florida President Henry Crespo Sr.

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Henry Crespo Sr. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE

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Next week the Florida Democratic Party elects a new chair. Candidates include Stephen Bittel from Miami-Dade, Dwight Bullard from Gadsen County, Leah Carius from Osceola County, Alan Clendenin from Bradford County and Lisa King from Duval. 

The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida wants to make sure whoever’s elected has their interests at heart, and they’ll be talking to candidates in Orlando today. The president of the DBCF, Henry Crespo Sr, joins us to talk about the issues of concern to the caucus, and the future of the party in Florida.


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Matthew Peddie

About Matthew Peddie

Host of WMFE's Intersection & Assistant News Director

A recent transplant to the Sunshine State, Matthew Peddie grew up in New Zealand and studied journalism at the University of Western Ontario. After graduating with an MA in Journalism he returned to Christchurch, working as a reporter for Radio Live and Radio New Zealand. He’s reported live from the scene of ... Read Full Bio »

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