Jack Abramoff directly cost Republicans about half a dozen seats last cycle, and if his specter still haunts the GOP, Rep. Tom Feeney will be in the crosshairs after cooperating with the Justice Department's investigation of the jailed lobbyist. Democrats are excited about former State Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, who actually had more money than Feeney in the pre-primary reporting period.
House
2006: Feeney (R) 58, Curtis (D) 42
2004: Feeney, unopposed
2002: Feeney (R) 62, Jacobs (D) 38
President
2004: Bush (R) 55, Kerry (D) 45
2000: Bush (R) 53, Gore (D) 47
- Feeney Apologizes for Abramoff Ties in Ad - Josh Kraushaar, The Scorecard
- Crist, Greer Ride to Feeney's Rescue - Central Florida Political Pulse
- Club for Growth Jumps Into Race - Orlando Sentinel
- Feeney, Kosmas Tangle Over Contribution - Cox News Service
- Trying To Survive Abramoff - Time
- Feeney Plays 9/11 Card - The Fix
- Bailout, Veterans Talk During Testy Debate - Orlando Sentinel