Jun

11

What happens in Virginia Stays in Virginia – Not!

June 11, 2009 | 1 Comment

The results of the Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial primary are a great example of what may occur in the Florida Republican Senate primary.  Here are the comparisons:

 

Virginia

Florida

Name Recognition Advantage

McAuliffe

Crist

Prior Poll Results favored….

McAuliffe

Crist

Money Advantage

McAuliffe

Crist

Message over money

Deeds

Rubio

Stronger Online Presence

Deeds

Rubio

Winner (the underdog)

Deeds

Rubio?

Currently polls are indicating the Crist is in the lead, however we still have over a year [...]

May

11

Tampa Mayor Iorio Issues Statement on her immediate political future

May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Received this via email:

A Statement from Mayor Iorio May 11, 2009
There has been a lot of political interest generated since Florida’s Senator Mel Martinez made his announcement about stepping down in 2010. I have gotten my share of phone calls and letters from people wanting to know what political plans I had for the [...]

May

5

Marco Rubio’s Secret Recipe

May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

What a relief! Former Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, is in the run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez.  He indicated his desire for the post on Univision-Miami, however the official announcement is to be aired on Cinco de Mayo on his website www.MarcoRubio.com at 10:00am. 
Why not a press conference?  Who [...]

Apr

16

GOPers lost the Tea Party message?

April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

After hearing speeches from yesterday’s Tea Parties, GOPers are making a mistake in attacking the Obama administration or Democrats.  The basis of Tea Parties was that we as Americans are tired of big government spending; this includes both Ds and Rs.  We have to admit that some of our guys are responsible for signing off [...]

Apr

1

Marco Rubio to Headline at Hispanic Fiesta

April 1, 2009 | 1 Comment

Former Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, will make a special appearance during the Hispanic Republican Fiesta & fundraiser hosted by the RHCHC (Republican Hispanic Club of Hillsborough County) on Friday, May 15.   For those closely watching his next move, this will be an opportune time to be present for what may be the beginning stages [...]

Mar

20

Rubio goes Viral & Visits Tampa

March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Former Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, is already creating a buzz through social networking tools such as Facebook (Stand with Marco Rubio and Marco Rubio for Senate) and Twitter.  This viral marketing tool is a kick off to recruit friends, post thoughts, ask questions (yes he does responds), watch videos, or even contribute financially.  He [...]

Mar

10

Doh! Hagan’s Hillsborough Commission seat will be elected after all

March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Okay. I goofed. Y’all read it. I proclaimed Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan’s to-be-vacated seat would be appointed. Allow me to clean the egg off my face.
You see, I was going on the literal reading of the Florida Constitution … but I knew the entire case hinged on the definition of “vacancy.” [...]

Mar

10

Conservatives Shudder: Crist gets NWF Conservation Award

March 10, 2009 | 1 Comment

Governor Crist Receives National Wildlife Federation Conservation Award
~ Award recognizes Governor Crist’s leadership in addressing climate change, environmental preservation ~
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today received the National Wildlife Federation’s “Conservation Achievement Award for Government,” in recognition of his work to position Florida as a leader in addressing climate change and protecting the environment. Governor [...]

Mar

9

Governor Crist Announces Increase in Florida’s Fair Share of Federal Funds for Medicaid from Stimulus Package

March 9, 2009 | 1 Comment

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced details about federal stimulus funding coming to Florida as a result of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. While addressing the Florida Hospital Association’s annual Hospital Day in the Legislature, Governor Crist confirmed the federal share of Florida’s Medicaid costs will increase from 55.4 percent [...]

Mar

8

A Decision of Supreme Importance

March 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Hello to all!  In this first piece for the State of Sunshine, I had initially planned to discuss a variety of items relative to this past Tuesday, including our Governor’s State of the State address, and the beginning of our state’s legislative session in Tallahassee.  However, as information about these, and the state legislative and [...]

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