Surrounded by more than 2,000 rain-soaked supporters at the Cuban Club courtyard in Ybor City last Saturday, Rebecca Dean made an admission: She’s casting a ballot for Angie Nixon.
The 61-year-old teacher from Gulfport told the crowd she’s known the Florida lawmaker for years, from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) where Nixon, now running for U.S. Senate against appointed Sen. Ashley Moody, is a dues-paying member.
“I’m a registered Republican,” she explained, nervously, “and I’m voting for Angie.”…