Yikes. New House Democratic spokesman Mark Hollis just wanted to give some e-mail advice to the reps: Be careful, courteous, etc. But his tone really irked Democratic Rep. Audrey Gibson of Jacksonville. So she let him have it. Here's the exchange:

 From: Hollis, Mark
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:17 PM
To: Hollis, Mark
Subject: members, if you are on the House floor...

Members,
 
If you are presently on the House floor, please show the appropriate courtesy to your colleagues during their floor remarks/questions.
 
That means putting away Blackberries/laptops, quieting your private conversations, and focusing on your colleagues’ remarks.
 
YOU ARE BEING WATCHED on television and elsewhere.

Mark Hollis
Communications Director
Democratic Office
Florida House of Representatives
850-488-9622

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From: Gibson, Audrey
To: Hollis, Mark
Cc: !HSE Democrats - Members; !HSE Democratic Office
Sent: Fri Mar 27 17:40:41 2009
Subject: RE: members, if you are on the House floor...
Mr.  Hollis,
 
I must advise you that I find your e-mail both unprofessional, and out of place. I have held my peace on several items sent from you that lack professionalism and in fact are embarrassing. I have always treated staff with courtesy and professionalism, and I expect no less in return. Please refrain from sending me such e-mails in the future.
 

Audrey
State Representative
Audrey Gibson
District 15

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