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The conservative Boyd says government reform and economic development are the most important issues in his campaign. But, citing his own victimization by an ex-con who burglarized his home, he is a no-nonsense believer in expanding jail bed space and turning the screws on violent offenders.
THE ISSUES Budget NO Medicare NO Defense NR Abortion YES Guns NR Gays YES Bosnia NR NAFTA NR Welfare YES Medical Leave NR (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)
QUOTE OF NOTE: "My family has been personally touched by crime, and we understand how criminal activity affects your feelings of personal security."
BILL SUTTON (R) District 2
BORN: Dec. 13, 1938, Miami EDUCATION: U of Miami, B.B.A., 1961 FAMILY: Wife, Karen; two children RELIGION: Episcopalian MILITARY: Coast Guard, 1958-65 OCCUPATION: Bank executive POLITICAL CAREER: Florida Secretary of Commerce, 1989-91 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 10505, Tallahassee 32302. Tel.: 904-386-1771
Sutton, a conservative who's proud of his quarter-million-dollar campaign war chest, has strategized hard to win this open seat, even hiring Democrat David Taunton's campaign coordinator as a way to appeal to conservative Democratic voters. He favors lower taxes for families, a balanced-budget amendment and more reform of education, welfare and Medicare. A founder of B.A.D.D.--Bankers Against Drug Dealers--he has made drugs and crime major issues, accusing President Clinton of having a "just inhale" policy.
THE ISSUES
Budget YES Medicare YES Defense NO Abortion YES Guns NO Gays YES Bosnia YES NAFTA YES Welfare YES Medical Leave NR (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)
QUOTE OF NOTE: "I plan to put an end to reckless spending and burdensome regulations. Our tax dollars can be better spent."
CORRINE BROWN (D) District 3 North--Parts of Jacksonville, Orlando and Daytona Beach
BORN: Nov. 11, 1946, Jacksonville EDUCATION: Florida A&M U, B.S., 1969; U of Florida, Ed.S., 1974 FAMILY: Single; one child RELIGION: Baptist MILITARY: None OCCUPATION: College guidance counselor; travel-agency owner POLITICAL CAREER: Florida House, 1983-92; U.S. House 1992- ADDRESS: 5045 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville 32208. Tel.: 904-768-8665
Brown was elected after the Third District was redrawn in 1992. She proved to be an effective advocate for the military bases there, but last spring found herself back on the redistricting block when a federal panel declared the horseshoe-shaped district, which stretched more than 250 miles through 14 counties, to have been racially gerrymandered. Brown is now worried about her seat, since the number of black voters in the redrawn Third dropped from over half the population to just over 40%.
THE ISSUES
Budget NO Medicare NO Defense NO Abortion NO Guns YES Gays YES Bosnia NO NAFTA NO Welfare NO Medical Leave YES (For an explanation of these issues, see the front of this guide.)
QUOTE OF NOTE: "[The court decision was] extremely disappointing...Voters in Florida have had to wait 127 years to elect an African American to Congress."
PRESTON FIELDS (R) District 3