Party With Mariella Smith In Ybor

January 23, 5:30 p.m.

The Italian Club

1731 E. 7th Ave. in Ybor City

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With speacial guests

 Commissioner Pat Kemp

 and  Jim Shirk

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The State Of Tampa Politics: Russell Hires

What was the state of Tampa politics in 2017? I’ll answer, but before I do, I want you to know that these are the things, really, that when you read this list, you realize that you could have written this. And by the way, I admit it. I can’t tell you much about the state of Tampa politics before 2017, but I can tell you what happened in 2017.

I did. I happened. I showed up. I participated. I became a leader. I did not wait for things to happen. I made things happen. I went to fund raisers. I donated to candidates. I went to meetings. I attended trainings. I talked, and I listened. I became involved in a campaign or two. I phone banked. I went knocking on doors. I became a member of the DEC. I voted. I gave voice to issues and ideas that I care about. I shouted from the rooftops! I persuaded. I was persuaded. I wrote to my member of the House. I wrote to my Senators. I called them, too. I went to the Women’s March. I went to other protests, too. I signed petitions. I asked other people to sign petitions. I sacrificed. I learned and I grew. I thought about this stuff way too much. I made many new friends, and lost a few. I went to the Florida Democratic Party Convention. I helped build and grow the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay.

The state of Tampa politics in 2017 is vastly improved, and by reading the list above, it’s because I/we/you did all of those things together. And we did them in greater numbers, with more voices, and more volume. We were heard loud and clear. Separately, I’m sure someone reading this did something valuable that isn’t on this list, and that should be celebrated. I’m proud of what we have achieved together, and I look forward to putting our hard work to the test in 2018 to get more Progressives in office, where they belong.

Russell Hires

Tampa Bay for Gillum 2018

Join the movement for

a Progressive Florida!

here

Happy Progressive New Year

2018 To Do List

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#1. Local Cliques: Stop it! Invite others into your ranks. You continue in this manner you will not last. you need them as much as they need you.

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#2. Right Wing Democrats (Bourgeoisie): Having cocktail socials once a month is not going to cut it. (You know who you are. Why don't we ever see you at Protests? Rallies?) You have to get out there and do something. You sabotage our real chance for change and look what it got us. Don't blame the left, we have not been in charge. You want help from us, then nominate people we can all rally around.

Tampa Bay Progressive Goals 2018

Tampa Bay 2017 Superheroes 2

We left out a lot of heroes in our last video. We are sorry. Here are the rest.

(Some images are property of their respective owners)
Used with permission

Tampa Bay 2017 Superheroes

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida Endorse Mayor Rick Kriseman

Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida President Susan Smith and Pinellas County Democratic Progressive Caucus President Amos Miers have released the following statement:

Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida President Susan Smith and Pinellas County Democratic Progressive Caucus President Amos Miers have released the following statement:

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) and the Pinellas County Democratic Progressive Caucus (PCDPC) are pleased to endorse Mayor Rick Kriseman for re-election as mayor of St. Petersburg.

Mayor Kriseman has supported and worked for increased wages for city employees, better policing practices, and common-sense gun safety regulations. He has also agreed to sign the Defend Our Democracy ordinance to lessen the influence of big money in politics if it is passed by City Council.

"When we re-elect Mayor Kriseman, our city will continue to be an inclusive and welcoming place that attracts a diverse population and socially-responsible businesses," said President Miers.

Smith recalled, "Since his days as a state representative when he was named a Middle Class Champion, Mayor Kriseman has fought for the rights of working families, women, and minorities."

The DPCF and PCDPC proudly endorse Rick Kriseman for Mayor of St. Petersburg.

Local Treasures Jamie & Laila

Young Female Progressive Leaders;

Laila Abdelaziz & Jamie Klapholz
Image: Kate M Connolly

Pat, Kevin And Alan Win LGBTA Democratic Caucus Straw Poll

Pat Kemp

Kevin Beckner

Alan Grayson

Tampa Bay Beware Of Fake Progressives

The battle between Bernie and Clinton has brought them out. From politicians to publications to radio stations to individuals they are now out in the open.

Comrades Remember!

Pat Kemp For Hillsborough County Commission

Voting by mail? 

Vote for the true progressive!

Pat Kemp

Progressive Tampa

Pat, Susan, Kate and Asher

Pro TBX Cindy Stuart not included! 

The Liberals In Tampa Demand

Tampa Liberals

Mitch Perry

GO Hillsborough - Our demands

BUY CSX tracks immediately

And some trains.

Here is a locomotive Reduced to $90,000

No new roads, 

fix the ones we have

Pedestrian friendly with bike trails

Turanchik Bay Ferry

And give the rest to HART

And Stop TBX

Pat Kemp Talking To Voters In The Heights

Join The Team

Florida's New Superhero Jim Lange

Polk and Lake

counties your chance to rid yourselves of your Right Wing Infestation.

Check out this guy:

* He established and runs the Haiti Recovery & Development Co., a nonprofit he created shortly after learning about the devastating earthquake there that killed nearly 300,000 people more than six years ago.
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* His stance on immigration, he refers to his American Indian heritage to guide his path (his mother was of Choctaw descent). “Immigration without restrictions didn’t work out very well for us, but as an American at this moment in time in 2016, I am not going to take any stance that says I’m running 12 million people out of the country,” he said. “If we can put a probe on Mars, we can figure out a way to path you to citizenship.”
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* He expressed disappointment about Washington lawmakers’ hesitancy to allow Syrian refugees to enter the U.S. PresidentBarack Obama has said he would like to bring in at least 10,000 over the next year, saying he’s confident in the vetting process.

* And,  he supports “common sense reforms” such as removing cannabis from the Controlled Substance act. here

Sound minds in Polk and Lake you gotta vote!

Florida We Have The Power

"Republicans must win Florida and woo more Latino voters to gain the presidency 

in November."

"We lose Florida and it's virtually impossible for us to win the presidency."

"We have to have a candidate who can get the Latino vote."

Karl Rove 

St. Pete Civil Citation Program For Marijuana Offenders

A St. Pete City Council committee unanimously approved taking a closer look at implementing a civil citation program for adult marijuana offenders. here

Hang Out With Tampa Bay's Leading Activists

Want to hang out with some of Tampa Bay's leading activists? Then come to Lee's Grocery on Central Ave in Tampa for Norwood Orrick's monthly worker meetup.
GREAT CRAFT BEERS AND THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!

Sunday July 12th @ 6pm

RSVP here

New Dem Love Fest In Tampa

A bunch of Tampa Bay New Dems will be joining Gwen Graham for a major fundraiser at Pat Frank's house.

The list includes

Mayor Bob Buckhorn,
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman,
Janet Cruz, Dwight Dudley,
Ed Narain, Amanda Murphy,
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
Bob Henriquez, 

Sen. Arthenia Joyner,
former Gov. Charlie Crist, 
Tampa City Council members
Harry Cohen and Mike Suarez, 
Alex Sink and Jim Davis. here

Why are Progressives Rick Kriseman, Dwight Dudley,
 Ed Narain, and Amanda Murphy attending? 
And Pat Frank just helped us make up our minds on her race with Kevin Beckner.