David Straz's Self-Serving Operatives

The sweet smell of money is an aphrodesiac to political operatives whose main focus is to sell hope to a hopeless candidate, not trying to elect the poor schmuck.

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I talked to Straz at his open to the public spaghetti dinner Sunday at the Italian Club in Tampa.  Outside of a couple of media people, it was south Tampa socialites mixing with longtime political grifters. 

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But there’s a ton of money at stake for these operatives who have to do nothing more than stroke the ego of a 75-year-old elitist who supported Donald Trump and propagandize to the gullible.  

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Three city council members have sold their political futures in backing the farcical Straz candidacy: Yolie Capin, Frank Reddick, and Guido Maniscalco.

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By Jim Bleyer - Tampa Bay Beat

The Merchants Of Ybor

Tabanero Cigars

Enthusiastic Trump Supporter Ron DeSantis

 He is expected to launch a Republican bid for Florida governor in 2018. He flew with Trump on Air Force One from Washington to Pensacola.

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He tweeted: Great ride to Pensacola! Thanks to @realDonaldTrump for the lift! here

Tampa Hoods

Ybor City

We Found Another Nice HART Driver

#2866

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He took me from South Tampa to downtown on LX360. Good morning and have a good day to everyone who entered and left his bus. 

Protest Vote to Gut Net Neutrality In Tampa

12.12 - 11 AM

South Dale Mabry and Swann Ave

info

Ban Fracking Rally In Tampa

Brooke of Food & Water Watch - Florida

Tim of Organize Florida - Tampa Bay

Fort Brooke Park, Downtown Tampa

Susan Smith's Reponse To New FDP Chair

As someone who's been involved in the Democratic Party off and on since 1970, and completely on since 2004, I know how disappointment feels. But I also recognize an opportunity when I see one. There are tremendous challenges ahead, but the potential to build the progressive movement in Florida has never been greater. This group, led by Stacey Patel, along with the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida and many other progressive Democrats around the state are not backing down. I have no doubt that consultant class Democrats are nervous today, not only by the support Stacey received, but by the type of campaign she ran. You did that 
and you can be proud.

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Also, it could have been much worse in this election. Terrie Rizzo is a grassroots organizer who has boundless energy. She is not interested in self-promotion or personal power. She has a big job ahead of her. But remember that she will have the status-quo consultants whispering in her ear every hour of every day. We must be the counter to that. We must challenge everyone in the party to continue the policies that have been enacted since last spring. We must demand open party communications, transparency, rules change, and support for local DECs, clubs and caucuses. We must remind them at every turn that we will not go backwards.

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Thank you to Stacey and Sanjay for your leadership. You are an inspiration! here

Florida GOP Trying To Bust Labor Unions

During this year's state legislative session, a bill transparently designed to cripple labor unions came close to passing.

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 The measure failed during the 2017 legislative session — but the bill has been revived verbatim for 2018 and has passed through its first voting hurdle toward becoming law. here

The Ybor City Rooster

Centennial Park

Like Watching god Become Human Book Release! - Tampa

12.12 - 7 PM

Rebel Hearts Publishing

RSVP

Tampa Solidarity With Palestine

more

Lyin’ Jack Latvala’s History

Harassing Co-Workers, Subordinates Goes Back 40 Years as Poynter/Times Rush to Defend Their Stooge. here

Fighters For Net Neutrality In Downtown Tampa

Jim

Kim

Gonzalo

Downtown Tampa

DBCF President Lydia Hudson's Misinformation

From: Sarah Coutu - Santa Rosa DEC Chair and State Committeewoman & member of the DBCF and SRCDBC

The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida sent out a questionnaire to all of the FDP State Chair candidates asking for a response by noon last Friday. On Saturday, at their quarterly conference, the DBCF President erroneously reported that Stacey Patel, a candidate for chair, did not respond. This misinformation has caused people to feel that Stacey has been disrespectful by not taking the time to even acknowledge their questions. This has tipped the scales in favor of the other candidates.
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This morning, I received proof Stacey not only responded on time, she responded with sincerity, well thought out responses, suggestions and ideas that will give minorities a stronger voice, a seat at the table, and true power under her leadership.
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I am not certain why the DBCF reported this misinformation, but it creates a great disadvantage and disservice to Stacey's campaign. I’m sure the DBCF does not want to stand by a statement that has been proven inaccurate and misleading.
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As member of the DBCF, I am calling on our President, Lydia Hudson, to make a public statement correcting this immediately. I am also asking the she and/or her surrogates call every DBC Caucus president, personally, to provide them with Stacey's responses and explain that Stacey did, in fact, send her responses and they were sent in on time.
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This election is about the future of our party and the people of this state. We must be diligent and honest with the people of our organizations and provide them with current and accurate information. This misstatement has tipped the scales, whether intentional or not. We cannot afford that right now. We must continue to fight against our current administration with the most united and strong team as possible. Stacey recognizes that our current “power at the top structure” is not effective, nor inclusive. She is inclusive and believes in the power of ALL of us.
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Please correct this false information that has been circulated.

Kelly Faul For California State Assembly AD67

My friend is running for office. I know we can't vote for her here, but you can like her page and donate. 

Good Luck fellow Berner!