Apparently we will have another Brian Blair political race to endure. It’s been reported that the former Hillsborough County Commissioner – and developer-community main squeeze – is looking to resume his political career with a run at a state House seat next year. It would be for the District 47 spot being vacated by the term-limited Kevin Ambler.
Recall that the conservative Republican — and erstwhile “Killer B” pro wrestler — lost his commission re-election race earlier this year to Kevin Beckner, who made gay-precedent history in the upset. Since then, the bungling Blair has managed to keep himself in the news by acting whiney and suing Beckner and then getting arrested. The latter came after a highly-publicized, wee-hours, child-abuse scrum with his teenaged sons. Charges against the staunch, family-values proponent were later dropped.
Now, it appears, he plans to turn that embarrassing family feud episode into a net positive. He’s hoping, he says, it can help him “revive” his political career. Indeed, a “platform that launches him back into public service.” A softball interview on WFLA, Channel 8 was obviously part of the game plan.
Blair says he’ll be focusing on parents’ rights and government’s responsibility to enact teen curfews. Let’s see if we have this straight. In effect, we have a former pro wrestler and smaller-government advocate who would like some outside help in disciplining his kids.
Who’s advising this guy? Elijah Dukes?