Orlando Attorney John Morgan Unlikely to Run for Governor
John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan won't run for Florida governor as a Democrat, but maybe as an independent.
November 27, 2017 at 09:18 AM
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Well-known Orlando attorney John Morgan says he's not running for Florida governor, at least as a Democrat.
Morgan for months has flirted with the possibility of seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2018 race. But Morgan tweeted Friday that after spending Thanksgiving with his family, “I can't muster the enthusiasm to run for the nomination.”
Morgan added in a subsequent tweet that he was changing parties to independent and “if I ever ran” it would be as an independent. Asked to clarify, Morgan said in a message that he would “never say never” to running as an independent.
Morgan is known for colorful outbursts and could have been a formidable candidate. He is wealthy due to the success of his personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan, and he appears in a steady stream of radio and television ads for his firm.
But the firm known for its For the People slogan and web address also is fighting a false advertising lawsuit in Pennsylvania.
Morgan also is noted for financially backing election campaigns to legalize marijuana in Florida. A medical marijuana initiative received statewide backing.
Well-known Orlando attorney John Morgan says he's not running for Florida governor, at least as a Democrat.
Morgan for months has flirted with the possibility of seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2018 race. But Morgan tweeted Friday that after spending Thanksgiving with his family, “I can't muster the enthusiasm to run for the nomination.”
Morgan added in a subsequent tweet that he was changing parties to independent and “if I ever ran” it would be as an independent. Asked to clarify, Morgan said in a message that he would “never say never” to running as an independent.
Morgan is known for colorful outbursts and could have been a formidable candidate. He is wealthy due to the success of his personal injury firm
But the firm known for its For the People slogan and web address also is fighting a false advertising lawsuit in Pennsylvania.
Morgan also is noted for financially backing election campaigns to legalize marijuana in Florida. A medical marijuana initiative received statewide backing.
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