Monday, March 11, 2013
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will be at a private gathering in downtown Sarasota. Charlie Crist will be 12 miles away at a Lakewood Ranch restaurant.
It’s not even campaign season. Yet two titans of Florida politics will be attending fund raisers 12 miles apart Friday, according to the Sarasota Herald Tribune. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will speak at the downtown penthouse home of entrepreneur Jesse Biter. Rubio, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate, is raising money for his PAC, Reclaim America, according to political reporter Jeremy Wallace writing for HT Politics. Tickets for the Rubio event start at $500. Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will be at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch. Crist is raising money for the Manatee County Democratic Party. According to Wallace, there is speculation that Crist will run for governor again. Tikcets start at $75. The two men ran against …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The former governor of Florida has announced he’s joined the Democrat Party. Could another run for the governor’s office be far behind?
First he was a Republican. Then he became an Independent. Now, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has officially joined the ranks of the Democrats. Crist made the announcement of his recent switch to the Democratic Party on his Twitter feed. “Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @Barack Obama,” he tweeted. Crist, a vocal supporter of Obama, is said to have signed the papers to become a Democrat while visiting the White House. The former Republican dropped his affiliation with that party during his 2010 Senate bid against now Sen. Marco Rubio. Crist’s announcement has many wondering if he’s positioning himself for a 2014 run against Gov. Rick Scott. Or, perhaps he has another seat in mind? We’d like to hear…
Friday, November 2, 2012
The former president received an enthusiastic welcome from voters in St. Petersburg, Florida, Friday.
Former President Bill Clinton delivered charm, style and a strongly worded message to St. Petersburg voters Friday at a rally for President Barack Obama in St. Petersburg, Florida. "We're coming down to the end of this election and as usual, Florida's got a lot to say about it." "I am far more enthusiastic about President Barack Obama this time, and you should be, too," Clinton said. "I feel more strongly this time because, first of all, he has done a much better job with a terrible situation than most people would." Clinton told voters who had poured into the Colesium that Obama "picked up the pieces" of a failed administration four years ago and worked tirelessly to find consensus with Republicans in Congress. “This country has gotten …
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you vote.
Amendment 4: Property Tax Limitation; Property Value Decline; Reduction for Non-Homestead Assessment Increases; Delay of Scheduled Repeal This amendment would limit the allowable growth in the assessments on certain non-homestead properties from 10 percent to 5 percent. It would also prohibit increases in assessed value on homestead properties and some non-homestead properties when market values decrease. It also intends to give first-time homesteaders an extra exemption. The amendment also provides homestead tax exemption benefits to out-of-state residents. Opponents, including the League of Women Voters of Florida, say the amendment would cost the state $1 billion over its first three years of implementation. Supporters say the measure …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
A poll suggests President Barack Obama maintains a slender lead against Gov. Mitt Romney.
From the Political Wire...OBAMA'S INTERNAL POLL STILL SHOW LEADS IN SWING STATES "Major Garrett reports the first batch of Obama internal polls came back from key swing states today and "revealed that Obama was not in free fall, as some feared, but that his support has returned to where it was in July and August. " 'Internal Obama polling data show that all swing states have tightened up and that Romney is within the margin of error in states like Ohio and Virginia and Florida. It's now a dogfight across the swing-state battlefield and any sense of pre-debate complacency that some Obama hands feared was creeping into both turnout and fundraising has vanished.' " From the University of North Florida...UNF POLL OF FLORIDA: OBAMA 49%, ROMNEY…
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you vote.
Amendment 5: State Courts This amendment would require that Supreme Court justices appointed by the Governor to be confirmed by the Senate. It also enables the court to repeal a rule through a simple majority instead of requiring the two-thirds majority vote that is now in place. In addition, it would give the Florida House of Representatives the ability to review all files of the Judicial Qualifications Commission. Opponents, including the League of Women Voters of Florida, say the amendment would weaken the state’s judiciary in favor of the legislative branch while taking away powers from the Governor. Supporters say the measure would add more accountability and efficiency in the court system. For complete wording of the amendment, visit…
Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.
Amendment 1: Health Care Services This proposed amendment would give Florida the ability to opt out of the new federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. A number of organizations oppose this amendment, including the League of Women Voters of Florida. The concern is this amendment conflicts with federal law and might be declared unconstitutional. Supporters of the amendment say it would send a message to Congress that it overstepped its authority by requiring people to purchase health insurance. What a Yes Vote Means A vote of yes on this amendment is a show of support for its passage. For complete wording of the amendment, visit the Florida Division of Elections online.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
More Republicans than Democrats are requesting absentee ballots in the Sunshine State.
The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that GOP voters lead in Florida when it comes to absentee ballot requests. The campaign staff for Gov. Mitt Romney sees that as a positive sign for the candidate's run against Democrat President Barack Obama. "The Romney campaign says there is tangible evidence of the momentum toward Romney after his strong debate performance last week: absentee ballot request and returns. 'Our supporters literally can’t wait to vote for Governor Romney – and they are doing it early,' said spokeswoman Jill Bader. "Here are the numbers, showing GOP voters are leading Democrats in absentee ballot request by more than 4 percent and in returns by more than 7 percent: "AB Requests: REP 855,344 (43.40%, +4.43); DEM 767,968 (38.97…
Monday, September 17, 2012
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama should chart a course that focuses on five 'Florida-style' economic problems, a local political columnist urges. Do you agree?
If President Barack Obama or former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney want to win Florida's electoral votes, it would make sense if they focued on economic issues relevant to the Sunshine State, writes Jeff Harrington of the Tampa Bay Times. 5 FLORIDA-STYLE ECONOMIC ISSUES THAT OBAMA & ROMNEY SHOULD PONDER by Jeff Harrington of the Tampa Bay Times "1. The jobs quandary: quantity versus quality; 2. Charting an energy policy that works; 3. Fixing the safety net; 4. Propping up Florida's shaky property insurance market; 5. Finding palatable ways to boost international trade." OBAMA'S HUG, MITT'S WHIFF by Marc Caputo of the Miami Herald "The performance of the Democratic and Republican candidates in Florida last week told the tale of two …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Ryan’s comments were preceded by a "Who’s Who" of the Florida Republican Party.
Vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan took the stage around noon on Saturday to a roaring applause with the backdrop of a tranquil Tampa Bay behind him. The rally in Oldsmar’s R. E. Olds Park was among the campaign's recent push in the battleground state of Florida. Ann Romney appeared in Largo last week. President Barack Obama will be in the Tampa area next week. Ryan came out strong, wasting no time highlighting what he called President Barack Obama’s failed economic plan. “We don’t need sugar high economics, we need economic growth,” Ryan said to the crowd. He told the crowd the election would chose what kind of country they would have and what kind of people they would become. “And the question is 'do we want four more year of the same…
Linda
1:02 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
If Sink runs, she has my vote more ›