What: WMNF Foodies-friendly Fundraiser
Where: The Queens Head Eurobar
2501 Central Avenue, St. Pete
2501 Central Avenue, St. Pete
When:
Tuesday, July 1, 5-10pm
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Florida Transgender Community Aided by President Obama
With little of the fanfare or criticism that marked his evolution into the leader Newsweek nicknamed
“The first gay president,”
Obama became the first chief executive to say “transgender” in a speech, to name transgender political appointees and to prohibit job bias against transgender government workers.
The Hillsborough Democratic Party Sucks
The Hillsborough Democratic party has long struggled at the basic elements of organization for local races, like fundraising and grooming candidates. Friday marked the end of qualifying for local elections, finalizing the field of candidates vying for four open seats on the Hillsborough County Commission. And, yet again, it appears unlikely Democrats will pick up a majority on the seven-member commission, where they now hold two seats and would be lucky to pick up another.
One of the races ended Friday, as incumbent Republican Ken Hagan drew no opposition in countywide District 5.
One other race will be decided without Democrat involvement, as three Republicans and a write-in candidate are vying for eastern Hillsborough's District 4, vacated by term-limited
Al Higginbotham. Higginbotham, a Republican, instead is running in countywide District 7 and has a huge fundraising lead over his challengers. here
Al Higginbotham. Higginbotham, a Republican, instead is running in countywide District 7 and has a huge fundraising lead over his challengers. here
Gators vs. Canes
Luther Campbell, better known as Uncle Luke, is reporting several Florida high schools are banning University of Miami coaches from their campuses after learning Miami may have turned Joker Phillips into the NCAA
for a recruiting “bump.” here
Miami GOP Welcome Ted Cruz
Ted had a Miami homecoming Friday.
The son of a Cuban exile, Cruz was welcomed as a long-lost son by the
Miami-Dade Republican Party
at its Lincoln Day Dinner. here
Ted Cruz 2016
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Farid Khavari - Florida 2014
Since 2010, Florida’s voter rolls have expanded by 546,985. Of that increase, 78 percent registered with parties other than the Republicans or Democrats. Check out Farid Khavari
It’s official! Papers filed and fees paid, I am on the 2014 ballot as an independent (no party affiliation) candidate for Florida governor. I am running for you and your family
and 99% of Floridians.
Florida Tea Party Buster: Alan Cohn
In Tampa-area district, FL-15, polls are showing that voters are open to replacing
right-wing extremist Dennis Ross
with Alan Cohn, the progressive Democrat
running for the seat.here
Obama Helps GOP Find Their Penises
This weekend the far-right arm of the Republican party is getting their self-righteous on at the Freedom and Faith Coalition annual herding. There’s the usual pandering, hate speech and smugness unencumbered by self-reflection of any kind. Exactly what we’d expect from an event sponsored by
Ralph Reed’s hate group. here
The guest list includes some of the very best in right-wing hate-mongers and apologists: Michele Bachmann, John Bolton, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Phyllis Schafly, Paul Ryan, Grover Norquist and Rick Santorum. Their token people of color this year include Herman Cain,
Allen West and Dinesh D’Souza.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Florida, Sick Of The GOP, Don't Like The Dems?
You are not alone, voters dissatisfied with the two major parties are helping rewrite the political script in Florida, and they will force traditional campaigns to alter their strategies moving forward.
Since 2010, Florida’s voter rolls have expanded by 546,985. Of that increase, 78 percent registered with parties other than the Republicans or Democrats. here
Join The Stogie Party
Since 2010, Florida’s voter rolls have expanded by 546,985. Of that increase, 78 percent registered with parties other than the Republicans or Democrats. here
Marco Rubio at a conference hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition
A group led by long-time
Christian political activist Ralph Reed
Christian political activist Ralph Reed
Rubio, the first of several prospective Republican presidential candidates scheduled to speak.
"This is the most conservative, the most pro-life and the most pro-family stable of candidates we've ever had," Reed, the former head of the Christian Coalition, told The Associated Press in an interview......here
Florida TurboVote
Colleges and universities across the state of Florida are teaming up to promote civic engagement and get students registered to vote with the help of an innovative online platform. here
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Sheriff Grady Judd: Stop Lying About Amendment 2
“What he his not entitled to is his own version of the facts. Some of the statements that Sheriff Judd has made are not simply opinion or political spin, but outright lies.” here
Federal Marshals Seize Sarasota Police Cellphone Tracking Records
Federal marshals recently seized a local police agency’s records on cell phone surveillance to keep it from public disclosure, demonstrating the importance of prohibiting dragnet surveillance at the state level. Sarasota, police were apparently secretly tracking individuals’ cell phones without a warrant using a device called a Stingray, according to the ACLU. here
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Russian oil drilling off Cuba
Russia plans to search for oil in deep waters between Cuba and Florida, renewing concern of a major oil spill and potential for environmental disaster.
United We Dream Tampa Bay Crash Hillsborough County Democratic Party Meeting
Latino activists angry with President Obama for failing to halt the deportation of undocumented immigrants clashed with Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee. here
United for Care Inaugural Fundraiser: For The Patients
WHAT: Inaugural fundraising luncheon & VIP reception
WHERE: The Westin Hotel: 400 Corporate Drive,
Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: Sunday, June 29th, 2014 at 8:30 A.M.
WHY: For the first time this year a public audience will be able to hear patient stories and network with those leading the medical marijuana efforts in the state of Florida. info
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
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
No More Teens Getting High
loosening state marijuana laws will lead to
more teens getting high. here
What Is Black Conservatism All About?
It’s a question that many liberals ask themselves: What, exactly, motivates a black person to vote for people that can barely conceal the loathing they have for blacks? Are they brain damaged?
How can we tell? here
Party For Pat Kemp In Tampa
Tuesday, June
24
6:00 – 8:00 pm
at the home of:
Jane and Gary
Gibbons
4620 W. Sylvan Ramble St. Tampa
rsvp, or to join host committee: pat@electpatkemp.com
Local greats Linda Saul-Sena, Mary
Mulhern Susan Smith, Yolie Capin and Lisa Montelione will be there. Where is Mayor Bob?
Does this face look scary to you?
Victoria Wilcher, the 3-year-old toddler who was turned away from a KFC because of her facial scars, has a happy ending: KFC is donating $30,000 to assist with her medical bills, the company announced on Sunday.
Pre-Iraq War Views Of Florida Legend Bob Graham
Bush's war against Iraq.
"We are locking down on the principle that we have one evil, Saddam Hussein. He is an enormous, gargantuan force, and that's who we're going to go after," Graham said on the floor. "That, frankly, is an erroneous reading of the world. There are many evils out there, a number of which are substantially more competent, particularly in their ability to attack Americans here at home, than Iraq is likely to be in the foreseeable future."
He told his fellow senators that if they didn't recognize that going to war with Iraq without first taking out the actual terrorists would endanger Americans, "then, frankly, my friends — to use a blunt term —
the blood's going to be on your hands." here
the blood's going to be on your hands." here
Monday, June 16, 2014
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