The House Committee on Ethics announced in a report released Friday it had voted unanimously to admonish U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, over a tweet he sent which some saw as an attempt to intimidate a witness ahead of his testimony before Congress. The Ethics Committee reviewed “allegations that Representative Gaetz sought to threaten, intimidate, harass, or otherwise improperly influence the President’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, in connection with Mr. Cohen’s testimony before a congressional committee.”
HERE
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Matt Gaetz Chronicles: Ethics
Friday, August 21, 2020
Miami Hero Sherina Jones
Sherina Jones looks forward to opening her refrigerator and finding it empty.
That means someone in Wynwood has found the fridge full of free food she plugged in outside her friend’s print shop and
won’t go hungry.
won’t go hungry.
“I feel fulfilled every day I come here and see that it’s empty,” she said. “It puts a smile on my face to see everything is gone.”
Jones, a Carol City native, has taken on the vast problem of food insecurity in South Florida in a direct, targeted and grassroots way: She set up a community refrigerator.
Tampa Locavore: Taco Bus
Tampa GOP Propaganda
If elected, Hillsborough County Commission candidate Maura Cruz Lanz would vote against the transportation sales tax to fund sweeping improvements to infrastructure, traffic
safety and transit.
safety and transit.
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Her statement that voters could now vote against the tax, isn’t entirely accurate. HERE
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Florida GOP,
Janelle Irwin,
Right Wing Propaganda
Ybor Rob Pulled Over On Bike Retaliation
Mosquito Apocalypse In The Keys
The Feds have approved a plan to release more than 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes across the Florida Keys, despite objections from
the locals. HERE
the locals. HERE
Florida's Right Wing Infestation: Laura Loomer
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Dems Stop Celebrating Pro-War Republicans and Ignoring Progressives
Rep. Ro Khanna: His party should be doing more to highlight its own rising progressive stars and less to celebrate conservatives who “got us into wars.”
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“All of this star power in the new generation — [Democrats should] showcase them, because they can connect so effortlessly with young progressives [and] with communities of color [and] help get that turnout,” says Khanna, a progressive congressman from Silicon Valley who co-chaired Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’s 2020 presidential campaign. “I don't think we have fully deployed all of
our talent yet.” HERE
our talent yet.” HERE
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,
Bernie Sanders,
Ro Khanna
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Monique Worrell for State Attorney
Florida GOP Marco Rubio & Rick Scott Countdown Clock
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Florida GOP,
Marco Rubio,
Rick Scott
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Tampa Berner Jessica Vaughn Wins Primary
Her school board campaign beat out four other opponents and will now advance to the general election in November against the GOP.
HELP HER HERE
Florida Berner Victories
Our members mobilized to help
Monique Worrell win a tight race against death penalty proponents and candidates backed by corporate law firms for Orange-Osceola County State Attorney. Endorsed by Bernie Sanders, her win is a part of our national strategy to elect progressive prosecutors and transform our broken criminal justice system.
Our members also propelled Eliseo Santana, who ran on a platform of reallocating law enforcement funds to community services, to victory in the Democratic primary for Pinellas County Sheriff. Santana will face off against a pro-Trump, Rick Scott appointed incumbent in November’s election, and he needs our continued support.
We also helped political newcomer
We also helped political newcomer
Jack Porter unseat the sitting establishment City Commissioner in a tough race. Alongside our members, Porter is ready to take on Tallahassee’s special interest machine to fight corruption in city hall.
Chad Albritton is headed for a run off in November for Casselberry City Commissioner Seat #4 thanks to our GOTV efforts. Chad ran on a platform to implement the Green New Deal in his community because change always comes from the bottom-up!
Chad Albritton is headed for a run off in November for Casselberry City Commissioner Seat #4 thanks to our GOTV efforts. Chad ran on a platform to implement the Green New Deal in his community because change always comes from the bottom-up!
HELP THEM HERE
Florida Right Wing Watch
Darren Beattie, who has been paid thousands of taxpayer dollars by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida for speech-writing consultant services, likened restrictions of business and public gatherings during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to “crimes
against humanity.”
against humanity.”
Florida Gusano Marco Rubio
Rubio was ripped on Twitter after he criticized the Democratic National Convention for having actor and activist Eva Longoria
host the event.
host the event.
“Brilliant move! No one is more in touch with the challenges & obstacles faced by everyday Americans than actors & celebrities,” Rubio tweeted alongside a video of Longoria emceeing the event. HERE
Ybor Rob at Gardner Asphalt
Florida Dems Beware
Trump says its safe to vote by mail in Florida HERE but not anywhere else.
Remember Gore, Nelson
and Andrew Gillum
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Hillsborough County Elects Tea Party Endorsed Candidate
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She was endorsed by the Tampa Tea Party and local Citrus Taliban leader Terry Kimple.
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She sent out negative mailers financed by shady money calling Beckner a “desperate career politician” who will “push a
radical agenda.”. HERE
radical agenda.”. HERE
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Hillsborough County has
355,166 Democrats
355,166 Democrats
93,181 of them showed up for Beckner.
Is this a preview of November?
Labels:
Cindy Stuart,
Florida's Right Wing Infestation,
Kevin Beckner,
Terry Kimple,
The Citrus Taliban
Florida GOP Marco Rubio the Apparatchik
Rubio is the type of man who would have stayed in Cuba in ’59. He is the type of ambitious young man who would have sensed new opportunities. He is the type of man who would have gladly held Castro’s coat if it helped him rise, just a little,” Schmidt asserted.
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“Your parents came in ’56. They weren’t fleeing communism. They were just looking for a better life like the hard-working immigrants you have abandoned because you fear Trump and love your position. HERE
Hang Out With Jessica Harrington in Safety Harbor
We're Taking Back The People's House" with our People-Powered campaign! Hear from Jessica, meet other Harrington supporters. It's time for one of us in Tallahassee! We will have yard signs, bumper stickers, literature and a few t-shirts. We'll be taking donations and signing folks up to be a part of volunteer team! It's in beautiful Phillippe Park where we can social distance in Shelter #2, the BIG one by the historic mound and water. RSVP at the link! INFO
The Sky Is The Limit Today
Today is the day!! We need as many volunteers as possible! Please call Larry Lane at
603.988.7614
if you are available.
Progressive Jen Perelman challenges Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz,
Jen Perelman
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