Okay. I was less than impressed with the call for drilling. I’m still unimpressed — and can not figure out why so many people are gung ho for it. (But that’s another post). McCain has come out new policy proposals … Continue reading
The Buzz and Q are reporting that Skip Campbell will drop out of his Senate race against Republican President-designate Jeff Atwater. Nothing official yet. This could have been an interesting race. But I am guessing this one was about money. … Continue reading
Okay, so I decided to take a look at Real Clear Politics‘ polls in battleground states and post those results to an electoral map on 270toWin. The result: President Barack Obama — by a heck of a lot. 330 electoral … Continue reading
Jeremy Wallace wrote that the Florida Chamber backs [Senator Mike] Bennett: Of the nine state legislators who represent parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties, none had a worse voting record with the Florida Chamber of Commerce than state Sen. Mike … Continue reading
One of my favorite comedians and social commentors has passed away: George Carlin, the frenzied performer whose routine “Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television” led to a key Supreme Court ruling on obscenity, has died. Carlin, who had … Continue reading
First, let me say that I fully believe campaigns for political office should never be funded by taxpayers. If a campaign is good enough, it should raise funds on it’s own. Second, let me say that I also believe there … Continue reading
Today was the final day of qualifying for state and local office. Here are some notes from local races: Hillsborough County Clerk of the Court Pat Frank (D), Sheriff David Gee (R) as well as School Board Members Dorothea Edgecomb … Continue reading
Qualifying for state and local office ended today at Noon. Here are some of the highlights in the Florida Legislative races: Elected by Default Five out of twenty one State Senators: Dennis Jones (R-Seminole), Paula Dockery (R-Lakeland), Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton), … Continue reading
Check out this gem from the Q – Palm Beach Post’s political blog: Rasmussen Reports hit the telephones yesterday to find out how drilling for oil in state waters would play in the presidential race in Florida. Told offshore drilling … Continue reading
The next to last day of qualifying week, and there are some interesting developments. Closed Primaries Two days ago, there were ten House districts featuring candidates from only one party — as of tonight, there are seven. Here are the … Continue reading