The latest in the Beckner-Blair race in Hillsborough
November 6, 2008 at 2:21 pm by Wayne GarciaThe counting of more than 80,000 early votes continues today, and at the latest tabulation (from late last night), challenger Kevin Beckner has opened a 22,839 vote lead over incumbent Brian Blair, who may have attended his last meeting as a commissioner:
Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair said this morning he is not ready to concede defeat in his race with Democrat Kevin Beckner.
… “I’m an athlete,” Blair said this morning during a break in a commission meeting. “I’m running until the race is over.”
Commissioner Rose Ferlita, who has often crossed swords with Blair over environmental issues and other matters, wished Blair well if the ultimate vote total went Beckner’s way.
“In the event you are replaced by someone else, I want to thank you for your service and say good luck and Godspeed,” she said.
