Previewing The Democratic Debate

Published: Sept. 11, 2019, 9:45 a.m.

The Legislature’s plan to stop school shooters by arming teachers is going over as well as you might expect — like a lead balloon.

In other items on today's Sunrise:

— If you ever wondered why state legislators seem to ignore the poor, it’s this: Nearly two-fifths of them are millionaires.

— The third Democratic presidential debates take place Thursday night, with a considerably pared-down list of candidates. Pollster Steve Vancore gives his take.

— The Florida Association of professional lobbyists begins its three-day annual conference in Orlando.

— The latest Florida Man antics: A Palm Coast man pulled a gun at a McDonald’s drive-thru because his food wasn’t hot enough. He told police he was ‘only joking.’

— Speaking of Florida Men … Florida Man Radio goes on the air on two stations in Orlando, featuring a pair of infamous local DJs: Shannon Burke and Bubba the Love Sponge.

Special Guest: Steve Vancore.