Politics & Government
Al Higginbotham's Gun Shop Fundraiser: What Do You Think?
Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham told the Tampa Bay Times his recent fundraiser at a gun shop and firing range wasn't a statement about firearms, rather one in support of local business. What do you think, Brandon?
With the race still a year away, Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham already faces some stiff competition for his move to an at-large seat.
The Republican, who faces term limits for his Eastern Hillsborough County seat, is being challenged by School Board chairwoman April Griffin and Tampa City Councilwoman Mary Mulhern, both Democrats, according to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office.
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Higginbotham is working to get a jump on the competition, according to an article in the Tampa Bay Times. He was the beneficiary of a recent fundraiser staged at Shooters World, a new gun shop and firing range that opened up in northern Hillsborough at 116 E. Fletcher Ave.
When questioned by the Times about the venue, Higginbotham had this to say:
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"It's not a statement about guns and gun safety," the Times quoted Higginbotham as saying. "It's about local business people who, in this tough economy, opened up this gun range and shop."
You can check out the Times' full story here.
What do you think, Brandon? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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