Rick Scott Maintains Slim Lead in Race for “Worst Governor Ever”

Since taking the lead in the race to elect the “Worst Governor Ever” on Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott is still ahead by a slim margin.

Jeff Rae, who’s in charge of new media over at the Transport Workers Union of America, tells the Pulp that as of yesterday, Scott had garnered 35 percent of the vote, just ahead of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who has 32 percent. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker lags a bit behind in third place at 20 percent.

Rae says the voting just opened on Monday, and he sounded fairly surprised that Scott was in the lead.

There are nine governors on the ballot, including a spot for a write-in. A few of the governors, including Gov. Jan Brewer, are actually “losing” to write-in candidates, like Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, who Rae says is the highest vote-getter for a write-in.

The special election for “Worst Governor Ever” is running through the summer, and they’ll announce the winner in the fall.

Since the election opened — and probably due to other causes too — Scott’s email has run full, so the emails you can send the governor to let him know you voted for him are now being sent to the
governor’s communications director, Brian Burgess.
Want to cast your own vote? Do so here.

Check out that email, along with the “Worst Governor Ever” video — which includes a solid Rick Scott impression — below:

Dear Gov. Rick Scott,

I just voted for you in the Worst Governor
Ever contest at www.worstgovernorever.com because of your blatant
disregard for the well being of middle-class people in Florida and your
attempts to weaken the rights and services that have made our society
strong.

I am fed up with being told that we can’t afford basic
things like education and transportation while the wealthy get handouts.
I’ve heard enough of the attacks on hard-working public employees who,
unlike the bankers and Wall Street investors, did nothing to hurt the
economy. Let’s not attack the teachers but build an education system
that works for everyone.

What we need are jobs, quality
healthcare, good education and solid retirement. That means funding
infrastructure and public programs and making sure people have a voice
at work and at the ballot box.

The people of Florida will hold
you accountable and we will make sure everyone understands the dire
impacts of your misguided policies.

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