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Saturday, August 8, 2020

Tampa GOP

Tom Lee
Tony Morejon
Sandy Murman
Amber Mariano
 Jackie Toledo
James Grant
Linda Chaney
Mitch Thrower


Saturday, April 27, 2019

Tampa Bay's Asphalt 6

Tom Lee - GOP
Ed Hooper - GOP
Jeff Brandes - GOP
Bill Galvano - GOP
Darryl Rouson - DINO
Janet Cruz - DINO

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Tampa DINO Les Miller

To Board of County Commissioner Les Miller.

WHY ON GOD'S EARTH WOULD YOU BE SUPPORTING Republican TOM LEE when we have Democrat KATHY LEWIS running for this seat?" Beth Eriksen Shoup
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Learn more about Mr. Miller's 
GOP tainted past here

Friday, June 1, 2018

Tampa Bay GOP Report Card

The Florida Education Association, a consistent critic of Florida Republican education policy, has joined the growing list of organizations issuing lawmaker grades.
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Bill Gavano F - Tom Lee D
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Dana Young D- - James Grant F
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Shawn Harrison F - Jake Raburn F
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Ross Spano F - Jackie Toledo F
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Jeff Brandes F - Larry Ahern F
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Chris Latvala F - Kathleen Peters D
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Chris Sprowls F Lawrence McClure F 

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Florida GOP Legislators Score F On Report Card



Which Florida state legislators actually vote to put people first instead of powerful interests? here
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Not These Locals
 Jackie Toledo - Dana Young
Ross Spano -  Kelli Stargel - Chris Sprowls 
Greg Steube - Daniel Raulerson - Kathleen Peters
Larry Ahern - Ben Albritton - Jim Boyd
Jeff Brandes - Daniel Burgess - Colleen Burton
Neil Combee - Richard Corcoran -  Bill Galvano
James Grant - Michael Grant - Joe Gruters
 Shawn Harrison -  Blaise Ingoglia - Jack Latvala
 Chris Latvala - Tom Lee -  Amber Mariano

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Florida GOP Tom Lee Gets It Right

Three years after the Florida Legislature set up a Corporate Welfare system for funding sports stadium construction and renovation projects using taxpayer money, one lawmaker wants to dismantle it. Sen. Tom Lee of Brandon, filed SB 236 on Tuesday which would repeal the law. here

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Tampa Bay's Culture Of Corruption

Many of the politicians who decide how many tax dollars will go to benefit Tampa Bay’s professional sports franchises are also accepting free tickets to those teams’ games.   Tributes also include beer, wine, liquor, and a number of casual food items such as burgers and Cuban sandwiches.  Occasionally, crab cakes and sushi may be added. And access to politically-influential business leaders is always on the menu. 
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Just re-elected Florida GOP Sandy Murman received three luxury box tickets to the 2016 Outback Bowl for her husband.
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Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, is a frequent guest of local sports teams.
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Florida GOP State Senator Tom Lee, who is not allowed to accept any gift worth more than $25 as a state legislator, received a pair of suite tickets to the Feb. 2016 Monster Jam at Raymond James Stadium.
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Florida GOP Al Higginbotham – 2014 Bollywood Emmys  held at 
Raymond James Stadium.
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Charlie Gerdes – 2015 FIVB Beach Volleyball, St. Pete
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Friday, September 2, 2016

Winners And Losers In District 6

Winners
Pat Kemp
Kate M Connolly
Betty and Kathy Castor
Ed Turanchik
Jim Davis
The Sierra Club
Hillsborough County
Tampa
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Losers
Bob Buckhorn
Ione Townsend
Donna Lee Fore
Local Corporate Dems
Tampa Bay Times
 La Gaceta
Brian Willis
Tom Scott
John Dicks
Kevin Thurman
here

Friday, May 6, 2016

Florida GOP Frank Artiles

Florida Strong documentation:
1. Property appraiser by trade – It is asserted that the materials disseminated wrongfully assert that Mr. Artiles is a “property appraiser by trade.” However, from the documentation relied upon in describing Mr. Artiles’ occupation, it appears that he has described himself that way:
Artiles Works As A Public Adjuster & Appraiser By Trade. “Newly-elected State Representative Frank Artiles, a public adjuster, appraiser and umpire by trade, held a teleconference on November 22, 2010, with the goal of introducing himself to Florida insurance industry representatives and other interested parties and discussing their concerns, such as fraud and other issues impacting the property and casualty market.” [Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate law firm, newsletter, 2010]
2. Artiles voted to raise property taxes – It is asserted that Mr. Artiles’ support of HB 7099 “has nothing to do with property taxes.” However, from the documentation relied upon in describing the impact of that legislation, that is also a true statement:
Artiles Voted For Tax Package HB 7099. On February 11, 2016, the Florida House of Representatives approved their tax package version, 96-17. Representative Frank Artiles voted Yes on this measure. [HB 7099, 2/11/16]
HEADLINE: “Sen. Tom Lee faults Gov. Rick Scott’s budget, built ‘on the backs of local taxpayers'” In February 2016, the Tampa Bay Times
reported, “You can add the influential voice of Senate Appropriations Chairman Tom Lee, R-Brandon, to the list of Republicans howling about Gov. Rick Scott’s budget — and its heavy reliance on higher property tax bills. As Lee’s committee prepares to wade through, amend and pass its first budget proposal Wednesday, Lee had choice words for Scott’s plan to increase spending for public schools by taking advantage of higher property values for homes and businesses. ‘We’re building the increase on the backs of local taxpayers and then we’re running around the state and doing a victory lap,’ Lee told the Times/Herald. ‘I’m opposed to the way we are funding public education largely on the backs of local taxpayers.'” [Tampa Bay Times, 2/3/16]
3. Artiles voted to protect insurance companies and rates have risen – It is asserted that Representative Artiles’ support of SB 1770 does not support the statements made. However, once again, the materials relied upon by Florida Strong suggest otherwise:
Artiles Vowed To Protect Insurance Companies Right After Being Elected. On a teleconference with the insurance industry in 2010, Artiles said, “I want to protect
insurance companies to make sure they do make a profit, because at the end of the day, I am a Republican.” [Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate law firm, newsletter, 2010]
SB 1770 Created A Clearinghouse Intended To Help Protect Consumers. In June 2013, News Service of Florida reported, “Here are highlights of some of the bills taking effect July 1: … SB 1770: The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. overhaul, less imposing than initially proposed, still prevents coverage for new homes in high-risk, environmentally sensitive coastal areas, creates an internal inspector general position, and a clearinghouse intended to shift at least 200,000 policies into the private market.” [News Service of Florida, 6/29/13]
Tampa Bay Times: “To Say The [State-Run] Clearinghouse Has Underperformed Expectations Is An Understatement.” In January 2015, the Tampa Bay Times reported, “To say the clearinghouse has underperformed expectations is an understatement. Eleven months after its launch in January 2014, only 12,000 out of 148,000 policies run through the clearinghouse — 8 percent — were found ineligible for Citizens because a private insurer had offered coverage within 15 percent of Citizens’ rates.” [Tampa Bay Times, 1/9/15]
Said Clearinghouse Has Only Helped Private Insurers Line Their Pockets. In January 2015, the Tampa Bay Times reported, “Critics say the results show the clearinghouse is a waste of money. Private insurers are already writing more business and a separate ‘takeout’ program has been booming, with private insurers taking hundreds of thousands of policies out of Citizens.” [Tampa Bay Times, 1/9/15]
Private Insurers Now Have More Flexibility To Raise Rates On Consumers.In January 2015, the Tampa Bay Times reported, “They have more flexibility to raise rates of takeout policies. The clearinghouse option lets customers go back to Citizens during the first three years if their new company hikes premiums more than 10 percent.” [Tampa Bay Times, 1/9/15]
HEADLINE: “Homeowners insurance: Floridians pay more than double U.S. average.”In January 2015, the Tampa Bay Times reported, “In fact, Florida homeowners are now paying more than double the national average. Average insurance premiums statewide for the most common type of homeowners policy rose nearly 8 percent in 2012 to $2,084, according to data released this week from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. That makes Florida the first state to cross the $2,000 mark in average premiums and widens the gap between the next two states on the list, both of them coastal: Louisiana (average premiums of $1,742) and Texas ($1,661). The national average: $1,034. For the record, Florida’s premiums are 102 percent higher.” [Tampa Bay Times, 1/21/15]
In sum, Florida Strong stands by the statements contained in its materials as such assertions are, in fact, true.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Florida Frackers

All Florida GOP
Thad Altman, R-Melbourne 
Don Gaetz, R-Crestview 
Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton 
Rene Garcia, R-Hialeah 
Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring 
Alan Hays, R-Umatilla 
Garrett Richter, R-Naples
 David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs
Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon
here

Lizbeth Benacquisto: Also this one is suspected to have only voted against in order to bring it back up. So be sure to call on her to publicly denounce fracking or be subjected to treatment as a snake. 

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Call Senator Tom Lee Today!

Critical Committee Vote Thursday Feb 25
Senator Tom Lee could have let the 
Fracking Bill die in committee.  
But now it's on his agenda for Thursday!
If you live in District 24
(east Hillsborough County 

and New Tampa)
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Please call Senator Tom Lee 
Today!
Let him know that you live in District 24
and share your feelings about
Fracking in Florida and 

Senate Bill 318 
Call Senator Tom Lee 
850-487-5024

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Florida Frackers Stay Out Of Hillsborough County

Florida Senate Appropriations Chair
Tom Lee’s home county has just come out against a fracking bill that will get its next hearing in that committee; on Wednesday the Hillsborough County Commission passed a resolution to oppose the bill to study and regulate hydraulic fracturing at the same time it forbids local governments from banning the drilling practice, as many have done. here

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Stop The Florida Frackers - Call Your State Senator

Sen. Joseph Abruzzo
850-487-5025
Sen. Thad Altman
850-487-5016
Sen. Aaron Bean
850-487-5004
Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto
850-487-5030
Sen. Rob Bradley
850-487-5007
Sen. Jeff Brandes
850-487-5022
Sen. Oscar Braynon
850-487-5036
Sen. Dwight Bullard
850-487-5039
Sen. Jeff Clemens
850-487-5027
Sen. Charlie Dean
850-487-5005
Sen. Nancy Detert
850-487-5028
Sen. Miguel Diaz De La Portilla
850-487-5040
Sen. Greg Evers
850-487-5002
Sen. Anitere Flores
850-487-5037
Sen. Don Gaetz
850-487-5001
Sen. Bill Galvano
850-487-5026
Sen. Rene Garcia
850-487-5038
Sen. Andy Gardiner
850-487-5013
Sen. Audrey Gibson
850-487-5009
Sen. Denise Grimsley
850-487-5021
Sen. Alan Hays
850-487-5011
Sen. Dorothy Hukill
850-487-5008
Sen. Travis Hutson
850-487-5006
Sen. Arthenia Joyner
850-487-5019
Sen. Jack Latvala
850-487-5020
Sen. Tom Lee
850-487-5024
Sen. John Legg
850-487-5017
Sen. Gwen Margolis
850-487-5035
Sen. Bill Montford
850-487-5003
Sen. Joe Negron
850-487-5032
Sen. Garrett Richter
850-487-5023
Sen. Jeremy Ring
850-487-5029
Sen. Maria Lorts Sachs
850-487-5034
Sen. David Simmons
850-487-5010
Sen. Wilton Simpson
850-487-5018
Sen. Christopher Smith
850-487-5031
Sen. Eleanor Sobel
850-487-5033
Sen. Darren Soto
850-487-5014
Sen. Kelli Stargel
850-487-5015
Sen. Geri Thompson
850-487-5012
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 Find your State Senator by clicking here.
Call your State Senator at his/her Tallahassee office, say that you live in the district, that you vote, and ask him/her to vote NO on fracking bill SB 318. (Leave a message if no one answers and call back during business hours.)

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Legislative Delegation @ Amalie Arena

Folks from Yellow cab, April Griffin, Pat Kemp with friend 
and local blogger Tim Fasano.


Chris and Alberto of Central Florida Norml

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Our thoughts
Tom Lee: Has a nice face and looks like he could be a nice guy, too bad he is GOP.
Dana Young: Is smart and hot! Too bad she is GOP
John Legg: Was more interested in his cell phone and eating his nuts 
then what was going on.
Ed Narain and  Arthenia Joyner looked bored. 

And Jeff Brandes looked shady.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Free Lube For Florida GOP Voters

So for those incurably truculent in Tallahassee, here is the reality of what happened:
You cheated. You got caught. And now you're pouting. What's infuriating is their arrogance. These are elected officials who willfully ignored constitutional amendments passed by a vast majority of Florida voters, and now they want to blame the state Supreme Court for calling them out on it?
here


“I  believe at my core that the Florida Supreme Court has grossly overstepped its boundaries,”
 Rep. Dana Young





Sen. Tom Lee pouted that the court maybe violated his First Amendment rights and muttered darkly about hiring a 
personal lawyer.






"Redistricting does not, it’s fair to say, bring out the best in people."





Registered Democrats in Florida still outnumber registered Republicans by 400,000, yet Republicans hold 17 seats in Congress to the Dems’ 10. Some might say that ain’t exactly genuine representation.
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Remember the class size amendment? Ignored. We passed  “Polluter Pays,” demanding that Big Sugar and Big Ag clean up their Everglades mess, in 1996. Still waiting on that one. More than 75 percent of voters said yes to conservation land acquisition last year. The Legislature’s response was to blow off the will of the people. Again.
As for Fair Districts, in 2010, Floridians approved two constitutional amendments instructing the Legislature to create districts that made geographical 
and community sense.
Instead, its members cut secret deals and lied. here

For the folks that keep voting for these people, 
we got your back!
freelube@yborcitystogie.com

Friday, August 14, 2015

Being Honest Gives Florida GOP Tom Lee Of Brandon Heartburn

 Stung by the court ruling that ordered that eight congressional districts be drawn because the map was tainted by 
Improper partisan intent

We think being honest and doing his job right is getting the best of him. After all this is the third time since 2012 that the Legislature 
has drawn new congressional maps. here

"There are more Democrats in Florida than Republicans but the congressional delegation includes 17 Republicans and 10 Democrats. "That's hardly parity."

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Tallahassee's Parliament of Pimps


Tom Lee, R-Brother, Can You Spare A Franklin?, has taken in $1.8 million to his dubious The Conservative political action committee scam, helped by generous donations from Anheuser-Busch, U.S. Sugar, Duke Energy and Walt Disney World. Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Why Yes, I'll Have Another, has sucked up $3.3 million from about 800 benefactors for his Florida Leadership Committee. here