Hillsborough County Beware - Jim Norman Is Back

The strong conservative 

says, he will file to run for a seat on the County Commission where he was a player for nearly two decades.

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Some of Mr. Norman's Highlights

Joined the vote to ban county government from even acknowledging gay pride events. He said no to health benefits for unmarried couples including same-sex partners.

"I see this as (leading) to gay marriage next," Norman said in 2004. "This is not going to be San Francisco east."

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He angered black leaders with a proclamation honoring Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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 He blasted Obamacare as "a socialism takeover."

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He hung out in Vegas with lobbyist who appeared frequently before the commission.

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A developer-friendly commissioner he was owned by Ralph Hughes owner of the Cast-Crete precast concrete business in Seffner. He pushed hard to rename the county's prestigious award for residents who show moral courage in standing up to government for his friend and benefactor.

"I found very quickly that Ralph expected something back from me if I was going to be one of his chosen candidates," Rose Ferlita

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"Payola"

La Gaceta

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"He won his race but did not fare well in public opinion. Public office is a public trust.Obviously, that didn't sink in to Jim Norman." 

Jan Platt

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"He's been carrying the water for developers for all his 18 years on the commission. He's as much responsible for the condition Hillsborough County is in today — the transportation, the sprawl mess we're in." 

Pat Kemp

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"Spare us. This clown is one of the reasons Hillsborough County moved backwards for years. Deny him the right to ever serve in public office again. Please." Susan Smith

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Latino Right Wing Florida Blogger Javier Manjarres

Mexican-American Comedian George Lopez, performed this past  Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona, leading  “the audience at the Phoenix Celebrity Theatre in a profanity-laced chat against” Donald Trump. here

Here is what Mr. Manjarres had to say:

"Just because Lopez is Latino, he does not represent every Latino from countries like Brazil, Colombian, Venezuela, or even Mexico. (You forgot Cuba) Hey George, not every Latino is Mexican, and many of these Latinos support what Donald Trump said."

Florida's Culture Of Corruption Pam Bondi: No Solar In Florida

Pam Bondi's office is asking the Florida Supreme Court to not allow a proposed constitutional amendment to promote solar energy on next year's ballot. here

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Thank You Right Wing "Club for Growth" For Great Ad

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Florida's Right Wing Infestation: Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio aggressively tried to push Florida to the political right during his two-year stint as speaker of the state's House, often warring with the more moderate Republicans who ran the Florida Senate and then-Gov. Charlie Crist, a centrist Republican. here 

Right Wing Propaganda In Florida Schools

An effort to require students in Florida public schools to watch a controversial documentary by conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza gained ground this week with the support of a state House member. Rep. Neil Combee, a Lakeland Republican, filed a bill seeking to mandate that all eighth- and 11th-grade students view the film America: Imagine the World Without Her. His legislation is identical to a measure filed by Sen. Alan Hays in November. here

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Right Wing Voter Intimidation In Pasco County

The mailers that showed up in a Wesley Chapel neighborhood this week implore voters not to throw away their vote and warn: “Your neighbors will know.” The message and the fliers listing voters' names, addresses and voting histories aren't sitting well with some voters. Mailers sent by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee also list neighbor names and voting history, telling voters: “Republicans must turn out in this election – too much is at stake not to.” here

Wesley Chapel resident Lisa Ciganek wasn't happy to see one of the brochures show up at her house.

“I think it's intimidation,” she said. “I think it's shameful.”

Florida mom Susan Schrivjer

Toys R Us has announced it will pull the Walter White and Jesse Pinkman action figures it's stores have been selling after Florida mom Susan Schrivjer started an online petition to have the Breaking Bad figures removed. here

Pam Boni's Countdown Clock 23 DAYS: pambondi.info

Try Mr. Sheldon, he is one of us. He has served us well for a long time.  He has filed a lawsuit against Rick Scott's Culture Of Corruption. Has the Times endorsement and in a straw poll at USF HE WINS.

PLEASE CHECK HIM OUT HERE

VOTE 11.4.14

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Florida, 7 Old Guys Think They Can Ruin Our Party

Seven former Florida Supreme Court justices signed this column that explains why they oppose Amendment 2 on the November ballot that would legalize medical marijuana. They are former Justices
Parker Lee McDonald, Leander J. Shaw Jr., Stephen H. Grimes, Major B. Harding, Charles T. Wells, Raoul G. Cantero III and Kenneth B. Bell.
here 

Vote Boys And Girls, it's your time!

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 Amendment 2 fears were 
already rejected

Here is what Jon Mills, a state constitutional scholar, a former speaker of the Florida House and dean emeritus of the University of Florida College of Law. He defended the Amendment 2 ballot wording before the Florida Supreme Court. Had to say

KUSH LIBERTY 

Victory Party 

11.4.14 - 7:00 PM  info

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Florida State University's Right Wing Takeover

Florida State University Faculty Senate members Wednesday questioned the university's search for a president and showed their disdain for candidate Florida GOP Sen. John Thrasher. here

Florida The Bloodshed State

Doctors in Florida cannot legally 

protect children from guns. here

Weatherford endorses Higginbotham

www.alhigginbotham.info 

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Pam Bondi in Clearwater Hanging With Wealthy Scientologists

Bondi is a Republican and former prosecutor who was endorsed by Sarah Palin when she ran for election and won in 2010. On Tuesday evening, she’s having a campaign fundraiser at the home of 

Michael and Liz Baybak, 

wealthy longtime Scientologists who are known for donating large sums to the church and also for making donations to political campaigns. here

Ilena Ros-Lehtinen's Party In Coconut Grove

Florida GOP Rep. Ilena Ros-Lehtinen 

and her husband, Dexter, are throwing a party next month at the 

Coconut Grove Ritz Carlton in Miami 

to celebrate three decades of matrimony.

In lieu of gifts, their guests can send $1,000 to the IRL PAC (Ros-Lehtinen’s leadership PAC) or purchase a table for $5,000.

Because nothing says true love like political fundraising. here

Pam Bondi Defends Gay Marriage Ban As Cities Fight Back

Florida GOP Danita Kilcullen: Whores Chasing Whores

Tea party activists sent out fliers and emails strongly criticizing 
Broward County Commissioner 

Chip LaMarca and School Board member 

Heather Brinkworth, both Republicans, 

for participating in a gay pride parade. Among other things, the fliers — which nobody in particular will take credit for 
asked if it is "worth
selling your soul to the devil" 

to get votes from gays.

Danita Kilcullen, a Republican committeewoman and co-founder of Tea Party 

Fort Lauderdale, made things infinitely worse by sending out an email version, which began with the statement "whores chasing whores, if you will." Kilcullen said she wasn't responsible for the fliers, 

but her email leaves little doubt she 

embraces the sentiment. here

Marco Rubio is suffering from a severe case of climate denier syndrome

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