New Dems puting their thumb on the scale for a chosen candidate

 Today, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF), a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party, called on DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz to expand the presidential primary debate schedule.

"Chair Wasserman Schultz not only made the decision to limit debate among our candidates, she scheduled the debates during weekends and holidays when television viewership is known to be low," said DPCF President Susan Smith. "What was she thinking?"

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"By refusing to give Democratic candidates an equitable debate stage with Republicans, she is allowing the normalization of extreme rhetoric that is filled with hatred and lies. Positive and inspiring Democratic voices are not being heard," Smith said. "Much like we saw in 2009 when Democrats failed to answer right-wing falsehoods about the President's healthcare plan, the vacuum is being filled with the Republican narrative."

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"We fear that establishment forces within the party are once again trying to put their thumb on the scale for a chosen candidate," said Smith. "In doing so, they are showing a lack of respect for Democratic voters and a lack of faith in our Democratic candidates." 

Susan Smith

Florida Least Fair" State Tax Systems In The United States

According to one personal finance website, the Sunshine State has among the "least fair" state tax systems in the United States. WalletHub released its annual survey of "2015’s Most & Least Fair State Tax Systems," and Florida came in near the bottom of the pack: 45th out 

of the 50 states. here

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The wealthiest 1 percent are most undertaxed and the poor are among the most overtaxed.

Hey you poor fucks who vote GOP

We got your back!

GOP's Plan to Steal & Erase Healthcare for Millions

What Stogie Had For Lunch

The Key Largo

At key west Subs in Englewood

Visit them here 

Florida Voters Don't Want To Pay for Scott's Legal Bills

Florida voters overwhelmingly do not want to foot the bill to defend against allegations that Gov. Rick Scott has violated the state's Sunshine Laws. here 

Party With Richard Corcoran In Tallahassee

On the eve of a fiery speech in which he urged members to “build an absolute firewall between our private lives and the influence of special interests,” House Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran held a party at a posh Capital City hotel bar for upward of 400 lobbyists. here

Florida DINO Gwen Graham Gets An Earful

At a gathering of Democrats in Jackson County

Ray Bellamy, an orthopedic surgeon who volunteered on Graham's campaign last year and donated $4,800. "We're worried." Bellamy and his liberal allies sense that Graham isn't the lawmaker they thought they were getting when they knocked on doors, put up yard signs and wrote checks to help her win. They believe that Graham, one of the most vulnerable House Democrats in the nation, is pandering to the right to protect her job. here

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 "A number of people are very disappointed and probably won't hang in there and support her to anything like that degree the next time."
I know we won't!

Michelle Cookson to Stop TBX

Brand GOP Tax Plans Benefit Rich

Jeb Bush went to Detroit and talked about leveling the playing field. Marco Rubio wrote a book about helping the working class. Rand Paul is promising to expand the Republican Party beyond its 
traditional base. 

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Yet all three Republican presidential candidates have offered tax proposals that would, for reasons such as nomination politics and tax rate realities, overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest. here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Garlic Wings

At Uncle Fats in Tampa

Marco Rubio Only Works When It Is Meaningful

Marco Rubio defended his remarks in wednesday night’s presidential debate about missing more votes than anyone else this year in the Senate. 

“When there is a vote that’s meaningful and serious, we are there 
and doing our job” here

The Juvenile Direct File Statute In Riverview

Florida sends more children to adult court than any other state thanks to a state “direct file” statute that gives prosecutors sole discretion on which children go to adult court. 98% of the more than 10,000 children tried in Florida’s adult courts in the last 5 years were transferred there without the benefit of a hearing before a judge. Is this trend of over-incarceration truly making our communities safer 

and rehabilitating youth? 

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Laura Lawson to Stop TBX

Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan Part 2

Don’t buy the populist rhetoric. Jeb Bush’s recently announced tax plan would largely benefit the wealthy while making the deficit soar. here

Florida bears: We wont back down

Call on Gov. Scott to take action to protect the bears. Instead of opening a hunting season, Florida should focus on reducing urban sprawl and common-sense mitigation like better trash cans. I urge you not to allow Florida's amazing black bears to be hunted and killed. here

Street Preacher

Tampa

"Safe?" - Jeb Bush Can't Rewrite History

Broward County: No To Oil Drilling In The Everglades

The South Florida Wildlands Association says that 20 Broward County municipalities have passed resolutions that oppose Kanter Realty's application to drill for 

oil in the Everglades. here 

Kitty Wallace to stop TBX

Poll: Patrick Murphy In 3rd Place

Alan Grayson 47%

Pam Keith 27%

Patrick Murphy 21%

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Even the lesser know but still great Pam Keith
is leading Murphy.

Have you voted yet? here

Regulate Florida_"Now" info-graphic video

Party With Leslie Walls In Ybor

And help "The Centre for Girls"

Last day to get Tix, today!

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Lena Young Green to Stop TBX

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Palomilla Steak

With Moro and Yuca

At Masaryktown Cafe in Masaryktown 

Visit them here

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Jeb Bush

In '96, Bush welcomed charter schools to the state of Florida. Developers have been lining their pockets ever since. here 

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Sean

He is a local

Rick Scott's Scorecard Of Shame

here

Justin Ricky to Stop TBX

Florida GOP Approves $43 Million In Corporate Welfare

Enterprise Florida, a group, backed by Scott, wanted $85 million to fund a range of economic recruitment programs collectively known as the economic “toolkit.” After a high-profile fight, lawmakers approved $43 million 

for the program. here

Florida Gun Shop Owner Cashing In On Islamophobia

Florida Right Wing Propaganda

The Florida agency tasked with investigating Planned Parenthood clinics found no evidence that they were mishandling fetal remains, but 

Gov. Rick Scott's office altered 

the agency's statements to remove language that exonerated Planned Parenthood, and added new language that made the organization look guilty of wrongdoing. Several media outlets unwittingly quoted the statements before the misleading edits were discovered. here

Bob Buckhorn, The Bargain Mayor

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Just call Mayor Bob Buckhorn
(813) 274-8251
Voted Best local politician by Creative Loafing Tampa - 2014 and 2012. 

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Philly Cheese Steak

With Chili and Cole Slaw

At Lickity Split Cafe in Englewood

Visit them here

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Richard Corcoran

Richard Corcoran, who is to be designated Wednesday as the next House speaker has declare war on all the special interests. But at the same time, he and other House Republicans ran up hefty expenses on the state party account, whose coffers are traditionally filled by special interests. here

Myron Griffin to Stop TBX

Rick Scott's Florida Sued Once Again

Two telecommunications companies contend in a new lawsuit that the administration of Gov. Rick Scott 

is flouting the state's

 public records law. here

Tampa's Pay To Play Culture

Beth Leytham is the owner of a successful public relations firm in Tampa but provides much more than just public relations advice. Local and national companies alike have retained her services to influence 

Tampa Bay-area politicians.

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Here is how it works:

The "Go Hillsborough” project

 The Leytham Group, whose only full-time employee is Leytham, secured a $187,500 share of the deal. It was approved by the county commission, including several members to whom Leytham provides free advice or services. What this blog has been posting about this scam. here

Another example,

Records show Buckhorn and his staff kept Leytham close to his political dealings as well as his official city business. In July Buckhorn passed on an opportunity to strike a better deal on the city’s red light camera contract. The camera vendor, American Traffic Solutions, is a client of Leytham. Soon thereafter, the company poured $10,000 into the mayor’s campaign coffer.

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Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan

Would Save Him $773,677

A Year. here

Mit Patel to Stop TBX