Senators voted 52 to 47, mostly along party lines, to stop the Federal Communications Commission from repealing the rules that were put in place three years ago under former President Barack Obama. The repeal is scheduled to take effect on June 11. Three Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, John Kennedy of Louisiana and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – joined all 49 Democrats in voting to keep the regulations in place. here
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Marco Rubio Votes Against Net Neutrality
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Florida GOP,
Marco Rubio,
Net Neutrality
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Coffee with Elvis Piggott
First-time candidate Elvis Piggott is finding out just how
nasty politics can be. The 30 year-old pastor from Hillsborough County has been
in the crosshairs of the political blogosphere multiple times this cycle. Most
recently, reports surfaced of a lawsuit filed against the millennial pastor for
misrepresenting himself as the booking agent for gospel recording artist Vickie
Winans.
With the Democratic primary just over three months away,
Piggott has a lot of damage control to do if he plans on winning the party’s nomination
for Hagan’s coveted District 5 seat. For now, the pastor is not worried about
the civil proceedings being brought against him, but is rather focusing on the
court of public opinion. Piggott says, “These allegations are 100 percent false
and erroneous, and this is a political hit job.” Piggott believes this particular
hit job was orchestrated by his opponent Mark Nash and it has no legitimacy.
The pastor couldn’t go in depth regarding specifics of the lawsuit since it is ongoing,
but he says that his innocence will be proven in the coming weeks.
While Piggott may be trying to be avoid “dirty politics,” it’s
clear that a fight may be necessary albeit not desired. “Our campaign is
focused on our message and our platform. That’s what the people want to hear. The
people are tired of dirty politics as usual and don’t want to see two grown men
fighting.” Despite whether or not the public is tired of politics as usual,
Piggott’s reaction in the coming days will determine where this fight may be
headed.
Florida Republicans and Dems on Jerusalem
Here is what these bastards had to say
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Republican Sen. Marco Rubio: “Today is truly a historic day for America’s unbreakable alliance with the State of Israel."
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio: “Today is truly a historic day for America’s unbreakable alliance with the State of Israel."
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Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson: “Today we celebrate the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to its appropriate place in Jerusalem."
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U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Palm City: “Like every other sovereign nation, Israel has the right to determine its own capital. The United States is finally recognizing the truth by moving our embassy to the center of freedom in the Middle East and the capital of Israel, Jerusalem.
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U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-West Palm Beach: “Opening the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, symbolizes the enduring friendship between our nations.
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U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Delray Beach: “Jerusalem is, and always will be, the eternal capital of the Jewish people.
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One Democratic supporter of the move — U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Boca Raton — said he wanted to attend the ceremony but wasn’t invited by the White House.
Aww poor baby!
Aww poor baby!
RUTH’S LIST FLORIDA ENDORSES MARIELLA SMITH
Ruth’s List Florida, the state’s only resource dedicated to recruiting and aiding Democratic women candidates, announced their endorsement of Mariella Smith in the Hillsborough County Commission race, lauding her ongoing commitment to stand up for Florida women and families.
“Mariella Smith is a small business owner and a dynamic leader who supports equal opportunity for all and stands up to powerful special interests” said Pam Goodman, Ruth’s List Florida Executive Director. “The Ruth’s List community – now tens of thousands members strong – is excited to support her candidacy.”
"I am grateful for the grassroots help Ruth’s List Florida provides Democratic women in Florida," said Mariella Smith. "I’m proud to accept their endorsement and the endorsement of the tens of thousands of Ruth’s List members and supporters who believe, like I do, that Florida leaders should advocate for improvements to transportation and transit, support smart growth management, protect our environment, and make sure our government works for all citizens.”
Visit her here
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Brenda Snipes
Brenda Snipes elections supervisor in Florida’s second-most populous county broke state and federal law by unlawfully destroying ballots cast in Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s 2016 Democratic primary, a judge ruled Friday in a case brought by the congresswoman’s challenger who wanted to check for voting irregularities.
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After Tim Canova lost his Aug. 30, 2016 primary to Wasserman Schultz, Canova began voicing doubts when documentary filmmaker Lulu Friesdat posted a blog item calling the results of the primary race between Canova and Wasserman Schultz “improbable.” here
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Progressives Fume at Buesing Betrayal; Cruz Cabal in Full Panic Mode
The Florida Democratic Party is begging for “unity” after its meddling transformed a very flippable Florida Senate race into an utter longshot.
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An email, sent by Buesing, asks recipients to attend an “Evening of Democratic Unity” next week at a local Tampa eatery. The invitation says the event will “feature” Buesing’s replacement and corporatist puppet State Rep. Janet Cruz with Buesing as “special guest.”
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The aggrieved progressives in the party are having none of the blatant rescue attempt. The meddlers, FDC chairman Terrie Rizzo and corporatist Alex Sink, who caused this potential election disaster are in full panic mode realizing they alienated progressives who comprise at least a third of their base and who are reliable voters.
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Those who supported Bob Buesing’s 2018 effort to unseat incumbent Republican Dana Young and provided a volunteer army are rightfully livid. Buessing withdrew his candidacy after pressure and a promise from Rizzo and Sink.
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By Jim Bleyer
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Chillum - Ybor City
Ybor City, Florida
Grand opening
Friday 12 PM
Across the street from The Bad Monkey
Only candidate for full Marijuana legalization
Jane Castor: Horse in Ybor City Bar - Good Public Relations Or Intimidation?
2013: Police horse goes bar hopping through Ybor City
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A Tampa Police officer was caught on tape walking his horse through Habibi's Hookah Bar on 7th Avenue. A crowded Ybor City bar, and the police chief said
she approves of it.
she approves of it.
Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor said,
"It's good public relations." Source
Monday, May 14, 2018
Award Winning Children's Author Cathy Finch White Coming To Tampa
5.17 - 5:30 PM
Embassy Suites - Brandon
Visit her here
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She will be hosting
Sky U. White
Campaign Kickoff
Labels:
Cathy Finch White,
Local Artist,
Sky White
Jane Castor’s Deception
Rick Baker’s 2017 makeover was a fashion fail and earned him ridicule. The original favorite according to polls, Baker got waxed in the St. Pete’s mayoral race. Could Jane Castor’s new softer look make voters forget her awful tenure as Tampa police chief?
By Tom Rask, Tampa Bay Guardian with Jim Bleyer
Rick Scott Funded by Mitch McConnell
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Happy Mother's Day Deanna Hardy-Joseph
Reclaiming My Mind: Pat Kemp
Episode 06: Shining a Light on Democracy
and the Hillsborough County Commission
Ybor Paparazzi
Circle of Mothers Tampa Bay
"Oftentimes, I question and wonder about the the tragedy and death of my 14 year old son Andrew Joseph, III and the grand scheme of things that compromise and destroy many of our children's lives, I wonder how do we smile when we live in pain, How we are expected to say we are okay but really we are not."
Deanna Hardy-Joseph
Deanna Hardy-Joseph
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Visit them here
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Voices For Palestine In Temple Terrace
Fowler Ave and 56th St. - Temple Terrace
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Rally for Al Nakba
Video credit: Glen Eich
Friday, May 11, 2018
Coffee with Joe Kotvas
In the early eighties, Joe Kotvas was a well-respected
County Commissioner with dreams of political grandeur. The former Tampa Police
Officer and City Council Member had envisioned a future that led him to the
White House. However, his ambitions were quickly shattered on February 1, 1983
when Kotvas was arrested by the FBI in what is perhaps one of the most infamous
cases of corruption in local government.
Kotvas served 5 years of a 12-year sentence in federal
prison for his part in taking bribes
to secure favorable zoning votes. He has continuously maintained his innocence.
The former County Commissioner has repeatedly declared that he was set
up and framed on bribery and corruption charges as part of a witch hunt
designed to put dozens of prominent people who did business with the government
in prison.
Now at 75 years old, Kotvas is chasing his political dreams
again. He hopes this time around that Hillsborough County residents will read
his book and give him the chance to finish the job the FBI cut short 35 years
ago.
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