Brian P. Moore, 67
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Alex Sink, 62
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Moore has run for office four times, including a 2008 bid for president on the Socialist Party ticket. He also ran for U.S. Senate as an independent candidate and twice for the U.S. House. Moore, of Spring Hill, spent 20 years working for HMOs and was a health care recruiter. He founded the Nature Coast Coalition for Peace and Justice. He has also spent time in the Franciscan Seminary and the Peace Corps.
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Experience
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In her official role, Sink leads the Department of Financial Services. She oversees Florida's accounting agency as well as the insurance fraud division. From Thonotosassa, she spent 26 years as a bank executive, heading the Florida operation of Bank of America. She led the organization during several large mergers. Her first run for office was in 2006 for her current position. Sink also has served on the board of the Nature Conservancy.
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Bachelor's degree, San Luis Rey College (Calif.), 1966; master's degree, Arizona State, 1976
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Education
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Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Wake Forest University, 1970
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Moore supports a state-run banking system that would provide low-interest loans to homeowners and small businesses. He says this would create lower interest rates and spur job growth.
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What is the most important step to creating jobs in Florida?
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In the short term, Sink proposes tax incentives to keep jobs from leaving Florida. Over the long haul, she says we should invest in universities and industries such as renewable energy and medical services.
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Moore opposes any attempts to drill in state waters. He argues oil drilling will hurt the environment as well as Florida's tourism-dependent economy.
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Why or why don't you support a constitutional ban on near-shore drilling?
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Sink supports the proposed amendment and has long been an opponent of drilling in Florida waters. Without the amendment, she says, "the Florida we know and love is in critical danger."
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Moore advocates removing sales tax loopholes for large corporations that "deprive the state of qualified revenues." He would also audit the state budget to look for inefficient programs.
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How would you eliminate the projected state budget deficit?
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Sink proposes saving $300 million by streamlining middle managers across state government. She also proposes annually renegotiating state contracts, which she says would save about $215 million.
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Moore opposes the Arizona law and says the government should crack down on employers, not immigrant workers. He says the long-term solution is to remove the divide between the rich and the poor.
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Do you support Arizona's new immigration law?
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Sink opposes the federal lawsuit against the Arizona law. She supports comprehensive immigration reform that allows people to be citizens if they pay taxes and "go to the back of the line."
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Home, two cars, other household items: $314,936
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Assets
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Blind trust, retirement accounts, two homes: $10.9 million
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Mortgage, credit cards, car loan: $212,769
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Liabilities
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Two mortgages and two letters of credit: $848,662
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Social Security income of $13,200; interest income of $55,000
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Income
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$274,538 in 2009 from state salary, interest and dividends
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Wife, Peggy. One son, Juan Carlos. Grew up in California
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Personal
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Husband, Tampa attorney Bill McBride. Two children, Bert and Lexi
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brianmoore2010.org
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Website
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alexsink2010.com
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campaign@votebrianmoore.com
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E-mail
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campaign@alexsink2010.com
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