In a fresh sign of turmoil among defeated Democrats, a growing number of the rank and file say they won't support House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a politically symbolic roll call when the new Congress meets in January. here
"The reality is that she is politically toxic.".....Rep. Mike Quigley
"There's "starting to be a sense that this may not be as much of a done deal as people might have thought,".....Rep. Jason Altmire
"Why's she running for minority leader in the first place?' We just got thumped in this election in a major way".....Rep. Jim Matheson
May I Remind These Gentlemen That They (Blue Dogs) Just Got Thumped. And Ms. Castor What Are You Thinking? I'm Telling Your Mom. Sign the petition showing your support for Nancy Pelosi.....here
A homeless man interjects during a discussion of homelessness. During a meeting of a Hillsborough County panel assembled to discuss a stronger countywide panhandling ban, Don Gore approaches the podium and touts his right to free speech.
Men And Women From The Tampa Bay Area Who Needlessly Died Overseas. Corporate America Thanks You For Your Sacrifice. One Of The Men Responsible For This Tragedy Is Now Going Around The Country Selling Books. Only In America!
James Adamouski - Kevin D. Akins - Marc A. Anderson - Daniel M. Angus Andrew J. Aviles - Roberto C. Baez - Brandon K. Bobb - Dennis J. Boles - Joshua D. Brown - Brian Rory Buesing Justin D. Coleman - David A. Croft Jr. - Paul O. Cuzzupe - Wilbert Davis - Marc A. Delgado - Joshua W. Dickinson Jason J. Fabrizi - Dennis J. Flanagan - Joseph F. Fuerst III - Denis J. Gallardo - Ronald Ginther - Cody C. Grater Aaron M. Griner - John Hartman Jr. - Joseph D. Helton - David Heringes - David A. Hess - William R. Howdeshell Arturo Huerta-Cruz - Michael Lehmiller - Eric Lembke - Bryan Luckey - Marcus C. Mathes - Benjamin E. Mejia - Patrick J. Miller - Robert Mills - Jody W. Missildine - Jonathan C. O'Neill - Louis Niedermeier - Cody J. Orr - James R. Phillips - Jonathan D. Porto - Michael B. Quinn - John T. Rivero - Alexis Roman-Cruz - Jonathan M. Rossi - Michael D. Rowe - Charles R. Rubado - Raymond A. Salerno - Michael W. Schafer - Nathaniel J.A. Schultz - Wentz, J.H. Shanaberger III - Antonio Sledd - Kevin J. Smith - Paul R. Smith - James D. Stewart - Daniel A. Suplee - Robert Surber - David G. Taylor Jr. - David W. Thomas - Michael D. Thomas - Antwan L. Walker - Kevin G. Waruinge - Aaron A. Weaver - Nicholas Wilt - Peter E. Winston
The already crowded slate of Tampa mayoral candidates is likely to get even more crowded in the coming weeks. Former U.S. Rep Jim Davis said he has started laying the groundwork for a possible mayoral run in March 2011. here
Threatened By Gwen Miller, Thomas Scott And Curtis Stokes. Cigar City opened a tasting room last year to much success. By being able to extend their hours of operation and sell and serve beer on premises, this local business was able to increase its employee count from 2 to 22. Now they are facing a huge problem. Three members of Tampa City Council have voted to not make the wet-zoning permanent, which would essentially force the closing of the Tasting Room. here
So as the citizenry, we have a responsibility to make our voices heard. Tell the Tampa City Council not to vote for killing jobs. Tell them not to vote for limiting growth. Tell them to reward success and not punish it. here And Tell Charlie Miranda To Show Up For Work!
Thank You Mary Mulhern, Yvonne Yolie Capin And Joseph Caetano.
Update: Lisa From Cigar City Magazine Heard From A Good Source That Gwen Miller Voted No Because Of Joe Redner Sr. His Son Joey Redner Is Founder And Owner Of Cigar City. If This Is The Case Ms. Miller Doesn't Need To Be Voting At All. For More Updates On This, Visit.....Mike Loves Beer.
According to months of data from leading media-research company Experian Simmons, viewers who vote Republican and identify themselves as conservative are more likely than Democrats to love the biggest hits on TV. Of the top 10 broadcast shows on TV in the spring, nine were ranked more favorably by viewers who identify themselves as Republican. Liberals appreciate many of the same shows, mind you. But their devotion typically is not quite as strong as right-wingers, and Dems are more likely to prefer modestly rated titles. here
Ultra-Conservative Radio Talk Show Host “If you commit a crime while you’re here, we should hang you and send your body back to where you came from, and your family should pay for it.”.....Joyce Kaufman
At this morning’s Hillsborough County Commissioner’s meeting, board member Mark Sharpe presented Ken Hagan with a token of appreciation for his leadership, integrity and excellent service over the last year. Hagan, who played baseball at the University of Florida and has played and loved baseball most of his life, was “blown away” by the gesture and seemed genuinely very honored to be receiving the recognition. Hagan was given a Louisville slugger baseball bat signed by each of his fellow commissioners. here Really? How Touching, Makes Me Want To Puke! Was Kevin Beckner In On This? Photo By PauL Lamison
Sheriff Jerry L. Demings Armed Orange County deputies, including narcotics agents, stormed barbershops in the Pine Hills area of Orange County, handcuffing barbers in front of customers during a busy back-to-school weekend. The shops were predominantly black and Hispanic owned. The operations were conducted without warrants, under the authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspectors, who can enter salons at will. here "It was a misdemeanor crime being committed in our presence. We decided to make arrests." ....Capt. Dave Ogden
Wow, Real crime must be nonexistent in Orlando. Via....Pushing Rope