Milk Party Rally Debate

The Children's Movement of Florida are the hosts of the Milk Party rallies. The idea of the rallies is to have Florida's elected officials put children first.

“This is not about raising taxes, it’s about raising children and putting children as a priority,” said David Lawrence Jr., chair and creator of the Children’s Movement of Florida. “We are building a long-term, sustainable movement.”

Lawrence, former Miami Herald publisher, has said voters should demand that lawmakers put children before “high-speed trains, prisons and roads.”

The Children's Movement of Florida wants to do a debate between Alex Sink and Rick Scott. The debate would focus solely on children issues and will be held at the University of Miami in Coral Gables on October 16th. Roberto Martinez will serve as moderator. The panelists Toni Jennings and Bob Butter worth.

Sink has confirmed to the CMOF that she would do the debate. Scott has not confirmed if he would attend. The problem for Scott is the debate's rules would force him to study up on policies for childhood development. Scott will not be allowed to bring up Obama and the health care reform bill. Scott hates debating and has shown an utter disdain to all things wonk. Scott's problem is the momentum is tilting towards Sink. Scott may have to do this debate.

David Lawrence Jr. tells the Miami Herald about the goals of the Milk Party rallies.