Jim Callahan

Location: Orlando, FL
My Story: Orlando, FL based with expertise in voter data analysis including absentee ballot chase. Managed FL House campaign for Orlando Puerto Rican candidate in 2000 and coordinated Latino outreach with Gore Campaign. Invited to join 2000 recount effort. Observed recount in Seminole County and participated in recount in Volusia County as volunteer Gore team member. Independently observed recount related activity in Palm Beach County. Staff of Diaz for Congress (2002, lost) and Buddy Dyer for Mayor (2003, won). Assisted State Rep. Scott Randolph (2006, won), John Cortes for Mayor of Kissimmee (lost by 69 votes) and Darren Soto (FL House 49, won in special election). Active in Orlando Presidential Campaigns since 1988 including organizing and training poll watchers for 1992 & 1996 Clinton campaigns.
Birth Date: November 17th
Issues: Civil Liberties; Civil Rights; Economic Growth; Education; Energy Policy; Environment; Healthcare
Registered to Vote: Yes
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Political Identification: Progressive

We need to win the 2008 Presidential race in Florida by a recount proof majority, not just 50%+1. We need a large enough majority to provide coattails to help us take back the FL legislature. To do this will require huge and effective ground organizations in most of Florida's 67 counties.