Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Steve Southerland Behind the Scenes
Amanda Murphy Needs Our Help
Special Interest groups have spent over $150,000 to help her opponent.
She needs CA$H
Mail it to her here
Amanda Murphy Campaign
PO Box 1379, New Port Richey FL 34656
We Want Our Own Mayor Kriseman
Check Out Becky Rubright For Mayor
She’ll be gathering with supporters to brainstorm campaign ideas and start planning strategies today at the Mermaid Tavern in Seminole Heights at 7 p.m.
She’ll be gathering with supporters to brainstorm campaign ideas and start planning strategies today at the Mermaid Tavern in Seminole Heights at 7 p.m.
Lets rid Tampa of our Right Wing Infestation
Labels:
Becky Rubright,
Florida's Right Wing Infestation,
Rick Kriseman,
The Kriseman Administration
John Morgan Is Pissed Off
I have to tell you, I'm mad as hell.
In the No on 2 folks' latest ad -
they go after CAREGIVERS. They use scare tactics to demonize caregivers - the
people who take on the daunting task of caring for their friends and family
members who can't care for themselves. Guys like Robert Jordan - who gets busted
for taking care of his wife Cathy, with ALS. Or guys like me - who risked jail
to bring relief to his father and brother.
It's offensive, tone-deaf, and
yet - they're blasting it out everywhere with millions of dollars behind
it.
Join with me and let's show our outrage:
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Congratulations Chelsea
Steve Southerland's Countdown Clock
Drug War Racism In Tampa Bay
Nationwide, black people were 3.7 times as likely to be arrested from 2001 to 2010, according to an American Civil Liberties Union report based on FBI crime statistics
and census data.
and census data.
More Florida GOP BS
Health insurance costs for Floridians are up 30 percent or more.
Florida GOP on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 in a TV ad
United for Care Responds to No on 2's "Not What It Seems" Television Spot
United for Care, the main organization advocating for passage of Amendment 2,
is responding to the No on 2 campaign's first television :30 second spot
entitled "Not What it Seems." The spot criticizes Amendment 2's provisions
allowing for caregivers who would assist gravely ill Floridians in securing and
administering medical marijuana as recommended by their physicians.
"For the No on 2 campaign to use its first television spot to attack
caregivers in Florida is beyond outrageous," said Ben Pollara, Campaign Manager
at United for Care. "It is obvious that all of their other specious arguments
have failed to garner public support, so they've turned to casting undue
suspicion and aspersions on those who sacrifice their lives every day to care
for the sick and suffering. We are all literally speechless."
Bob Jordan, who has used medical marijuana to take care of his wife Cathy, an
ALS sufferer for almost 30 years, was confused by the spot’s assertions.
“I'm not a politician so maybe that's why this doesn't make sense,” said Bob
Jordan. “What I’m hearing is that my wife should stay a criminal because
otherwise I'll become a criminal. I just don't get it. Why should either of us
be criminals?”
"The contrast between our campaigns could not be more stark, said Ben
Pollara. “They are looking to criminalize the patients and those who would offer
them comfort while we are looking to enable compassionate care for the
suffering."
"I think their ad will fall flat, no doubt about it," said Pollara.
"Floridians know who caregivers are and the sacrifices they make, in fact
increasing numbers of them are playing that very same role today," added
Pollara. "Outrageous scare tactics like the ones displayed in this spot will
only increase support for Amendment 2 among Florida voters."
For more information or to schedule an interview with Ben Pollara, please
call Maurizio Passariello at 786.285.6398 or email him at press@unitedforcare.org.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Al Higginbotham's Lack Of Ethics
Joe Keel, owner of Keel and Curley Winery in Plant City has filed an ethics complaint against Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham, accusing the commissioner of lobbying against a rezoning that the winery needed to stay in business. here
www.WomenforSoutherland.com
Hold Senator Brandes Accountable
Senator Brandes was the only Senator who voted against the compromise
Medicaid expansion bill – depriving nearly 1 million Floridians, including more
than 41,000 veterans, access to health care. Apparently health care for our most vulnerable citizens, including veterans,
is offensive to Senator Brandes – despite the studies that have shown that
accepting the Medicaid expansion funding will save lives, save money, and create
jobs. Instead of talking about his record on issues that are important to
Floridians, Senator Brandes and his special interest donors are sending out this
offensive mail attacking me.
Thanks again for holding Senator Brandes accountable,
Judithanne
Florida Millennials It's Your Time
Political consultants say a public battle over the proposed constitutional amendment to allow medical marijuana, included on this year’s midterm election ballot, could boost turnout among young voters for Democrat
Charlie Crist, who supports the measure. The extra support may be enough to help him defeat incumbent Republican Governor
Rick Scott,who opposes it. here
Charlie Crist, who supports the measure. The extra support may be enough to help him defeat incumbent Republican Governor
Rick Scott,who opposes it. here
Spark the vote. Tell your friends.
Then join the party in Ybor.
Then join the party in Ybor.
KUSH LIBERTY
Victory Party
11.4.14 - 7:00 PM info
@ Tequilas in Ybor
What Pilar Had For Lunch
Sunday, September 28, 2014
NO Rays Stadium In Tampa On Taxpayers Dime
$100 million bond to help pay for a stadium
Labels:
Bob Buckhorn,
Corporate Welfare,
Florida's Culture Of Corruption,
ken Hagan,
Tampa Bay Rays,
The Tampa Tribune
The Mullet Shack - Apollo Beach
Becky Rubright - Mayor Of Tampa
Labels:
Becky Rubright,
Bob Buckhorn,
Peter Schorsch
Why did Pam Bondi file a brief opposing clean up efforts in Chesapeake Bay?
Governor Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi joined with special interest corporate lobbyists to oppose an agreement to clean up the
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Radioactive Florida
Newly released data shows Florida hit with highest level of radioactive material
from Fukushima measured anywhere in world outside Japan. here
Marco Rubio: Yes To Permanent War In Middle East
John Morgan Needs Our Help
In 4 days, the forces opposed to Amendment 2 - aligned with big pharma, tobacco,
and casinos - will be launching a multi-million dollar campaign to mislead the
public.
Barbara Stiefel and I will personally match every
contribution that comes in between now and October 1st. That's a 2 for 1
match.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
FreeLube@YborCityStogie.com
To Florida GOP voters and
Dems who don't vote.
Dems who don't vote.
GOP Voters we know you guys like to take it deep so we are offering a free tube of Warming Jelly to make THE Experience More Memorable. Dems if you don't get out and vote you will need a tube of your own.
Send your name and address to
FreeLube@yborcitystogie.com
1 tube per victim, please. While Supplies Last
1 tube per victim, please. While Supplies Last
The Gathering In Orlando
The Silver Tour: Teaching Seniors the Benefits of Medical Marijuana
The Goal - To educate and inform seniors on the benefits and exciting discoveries in the medical cannabis field. To encourage activism for legalization and create demand for safe access. Seniors vote and they talk to their representatives. here
Jeff Brandes Is Running Scared
This week my opponent launched a personal attack on my past. I want you to
hear the truth directly from me.
Ever since I entered this race, I have explained that I want to go to
Tallahassee so that I can fight for middle-class families. I explained that as a
working mom, I know what it is like to try to make ends meet and to raise your
family. I explained that I have struggled to pay my bills and for health
care.
The story of how it came to be that nearly two decades ago I had to file for
bankruptcy is one that says a lot about
who I am and what my priorities will be in the Florida Senate.
who I am and what my priorities will be in the Florida Senate.
As a full-time student in the 1990s I was the proverbial “starving graduate
student” – trying to get by on a modest stipend. Making ends meet in those
years was tough. These financial difficulties were exacerbated by the high cost
of health care insurance.
During this time, I was experiencing significant health issues. The health
insurance I needed to cover the costs of my tests and treatment was too
expensive for me to afford — almost as much as my monthly rent. So for several
years I took on debt to pay for the insurance. Without the insurance my medical
bills could have skyrocketed, and I was terrified of losing the insurance and
later being denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition.
After the surgery, my health was better than it had been in years, and I got
a job with benefits. Yet, even with my increasing salary, the debt from years of
living on the margins was too much. Ultimately, I filed for bankruptcy 16 years
ago.
Today, I am healthy, and my family has no debts, except for the mortgage on
our home in Pinellas County. I am happy to say my daughter Peggy was born in
2005, and I had no complications, thanks to the amazing medical care I received
in
St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg.
The medical problems and financial problems I experienced as a young woman in
the 1990s taught me a lot and have given me a passion to fight for everyone’s
ability to access higher education and affordable health care.
For the millions of Americans who struggle just to make ends meet, the high
cost of health care can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. In fact,
medical bills are the number one reason cited by Americans when they file for
bankruptcy. According to the US Census, 20% of Floridians have no health
insurance, the 3rd worst rate in the country. We must do more to
ensure Floridians have access to care. Now you know why I am so passionate about
accepting the Medicaid expansion funding.
There are those who would prefer we go back to the days when insurance
companies made all of our health care decisions, denying those with pre-existing
conditions from receiving coverage, charging women more than men strictly based
on gender, or capping the amount of coverage you can receive.
I’d prefer we keep moving forward, looking for solutions to improve the
system, and ensuring that no one has to worry about losing it all due to illness
or injury.
I am running for Florida Senate because right now, middle-class families
across Tampa Bay are struggling. And instead of making it easier, Tallahassee is
making it harder for families to make ends meet, to find good jobs, and our kids
aren’t getting the education they deserve. Tampa Bay deserves a Senator who will
get up and go to work every day to support middle-class families who are still
struggling to recover from the recession. And, with your help, that is exactly
what I will do.
Thank you for your continued support, Judithanne
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