- Stephen Blythe
Stephen L. Blythe is the Democratic candidate for Florida's 15th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives (111th Congress), running against Republican candidate Bill Posey and independent candidate Frank Zilaitis. [ [http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/FL-15 2008 Race Tracker page on Florida's 15th Congressional District] ] The current holder of that office is Rep.
Dave Weldon , who is retiring at the end of his current term. Blythe declared his candidacy in June 2007, before Rep. Weldon announced he would not be seeking reelection.History
Steve Blythe grew up in Kansas, and attended
MIT where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. He studied nutrition in graduate school atPenn State for several years, and then attended medical school on a Public Health Service scholarship. He was graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University ofNew England College of Osteopathic Medicine , and has subsequently obtained a Master's Degree in Health Administration fromWebster University .He began his medical practice in a small fishing village on the coast of Maine. Because of the proximity to the Canadian border, he also served as a Canadian Medicare provider. Blythe made a number of trips to provide medical care in Guatemala and other countries, and has practiced medicine in the
Melbourne, Florida area since 1997.He is a member of
Physicians for a National Health Program [ [http://www.pnhp.org/stateactions/florida/ Physicians for a National Health Program] ] (PNHP) and a lifetime member of theSierra Club . [ [http://www.blythe2008.com/ Official Blythe for Congress website] ]Endorsements
National Organization for Women Progressive Democrats of America Florida Progressive Coalition Related Links
[http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/jul/30/editorial-endorsement-us-congress-15th-district/ Vero Beach "Press-Journal" endorsement] of Blythe for the 2008 Democratic Primary
[http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809230327 "Dems Give Candidate The Cold Shoulder"] , "Florida Today", 23 September 2008
[http://www.myspace.com/sblythe Dr. Steve Blythe on MySpace]
[http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1132241602 Dr. Steve Blythe on Facebook]
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