The St. Petersburg Times Editorial Board endorsed Dunedin Mayor Bob Hackworth today for the Congressional District 10 Democratic primary to settle who will take on U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young, R-Indian Shores.

Hackworth is running against two other Democrats, Samm Simpson and Max Linn. The Times editorial board said Hackworth's "temperament and experience" make him best-prepared to "wage a long-shot campaign against the popular Republican."

The editorial said, "He has carved out a moderate record in Dunedin, showing particular leadership on environmental issues and civil rights. He helped balance the city budget without cutting services and helped the city navigate a sensitive transition in city managers."

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--Stephanie Garry, Times Staff Writer

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