RSLC Political Director, Ben Cannatti, co-authors another piece in the series “RSLC State Race Spotlight” on Townhall.com:

The concept of Federalism and the relationship between citizens, the states and the federal government has moved from wonkish policy debates to a battle touching all Americans in the ongoing court cases over health care mandates, immigration enforcement, environmental restrictions, financial market regulation and other issues. As the chief legal officers in their respective states, Attorneys General, in the words of the National Association of Attorneys General, often “occupy the intersection of law and public policy, dealing” with a multitude of issues.

If the Attorneys General chose not to defend the embattled principles of Federalism, the citizens of America will stand naked against the power of the federal government. In two very different, but influential states, voters have a very clear opportunity to elect candidates who are ready to stand up and fight these battles for the rule of law and limited federal government. Florida and California represent opportunities, one a “hold” and one a “pick-up” for the GOP during a time when principled conservative leadership matters most.

In Florida, former Assistant State Attorney Pam Bondi, a Republican, is running to continue the fight that current AG Bill McCollum has waged against the federal government’s over-reach. She draws a sharp contrast against the Democratic opponent, Dan Gelber: “Bondi has pledged to continue Attorney General Bill McCollum’s constitutional challenge of the new health-care laws while Gelber has vowed to pull the plug on the lawsuit,” reports the Sunshine State News.

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