Townhall.com: Diebel More Conservative, Miller More Moderate

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by Jillian Bandes

The lines have already been drawn in the Florida sand: Diebel seems to be billing herself as the more conservative candidate with Miller taking a more moderate approach. It remains to be seen which strategy will work this November given the hot political climate in the Sunshine State. Both candidates have been highlighted by the NRCC’s Young Guns program, meaning that they’re both seen as viable in the November election.

Anthony Bonna, campaign manager for Diebel, says she’s the best fit for Florida voters. “There are some candidates in the race that are conservative, and some candidates in the race that are viable, but Karen is the only candidate that is both conservative and viable,” he said.

Miller says he’s conservative, but “not a far-far right person.” He “likes to make progress on things,” and views government “as having a role in helping people.” But he said there are limits. “My goal is to go to Washington and try and bring up a different perspective on Congress from someone who has been in business for a long time,” said Miller. “I understand the folks in the 24th district, I understand the way these people view government, and I don’t believe the current representation of people in Congress meet the expectation that they had of her.” No matter who wins the GOP primary in this district, it’s going to be an open season on the embattled incumbent Dem.

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