Crowley Political Report

Democrat Scott Maddox mingled with the folks at Century Village in West Palm Beach much to their delight.

In brief remarks, Maddox, a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, warned that dire things would happen if his rival, Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, wins the Cabinet post.

"He is a Tom Delay protege" Maddox said as some in the audience groaned at the name of the former Texas congressman. "We're going to make sure that brand of leadership doesn't come to Florida."