By Tom Tillison
Coming off the emotions of the GOP presidential primary, it seems the politicos in the state are in need of a drama fix and have selected redistricting as the drug of choice.
Driven by self absorbed bloggers who have a history of injecting themselves into high profile stories, as if the topic can only be of legitimate concern if it revolves around them, and then brought to a boil by Rush Limbaugh
By Tom Tillison
American for Prosperity-FL reports that yesterday, despite loud cries in opposition, SB 1415 by Sen. Nancy Detert was passed favorably out of the Senate Finance & Tourism Committee, and PCB 7206 was allowed introduction as a committee bill (now SB 2098).
The Senate heard the two bills that would implement a sales tax on out-of-state companies that sell products over the internet to Florida residents…
By Florida State Rep. Scott Plakon
As a longtime fan and admirer of Rush Limbaugh, I was disappointed to hear his comments regarding the work of the Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee on which I am honored to serve.
His suggestions that we “rigged” the maps to force Allen West out of Congress are simply ludicrous. I was there…it didn’t happen…
Florida Political Press
Editors Note; In response to a story reported yesterday on Sunshine State News, Americans for Prosperity Taps Tea Party Volunteers for Tuesday, and then picked up by Mother Jones, former AFP-FL Director Apryl Marie Fogel posted an in-depth follow up to comments she made that are included therein.
The controversy centers primarily on a newly instituted practice by new AFP-FL Director Slade O’Brein of paying tea party activists $2 per signature for new members recruited and the hiring of activists.
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Florida Political Press
Up to 4,000 supporters turned out in Sarasota Wednesday for a Newt Gingrich Rally.
As the video show, the crowd filled every corner of the Dolphin Aviation Hangar in Sarasota to hear Newt’s message to Florida voters. This rally coming on the heels of an event in Naples that drew better than 5,000.
Florida Political Press
FPP and Oculus Omnis have joined forces to bring the voters an insight to the candidates as the 2012 election process builds momentum. We are providing a forum to all candidates that accept the invitation to present their positions and views.
Our latest interview in the series is with Marielena Stuart, running in Florida GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
Florida Political Press
With the South Carolina Republican primary effectively over in less than 24 hours, the circus now moves to Florida!
The Sunshine State will play a crucial role in determining the future direction of the Republican Presidential Primary race, with the candidates having 10 days to make their case to voters in the state. The following is a partial list of known candidate visits in Florida.
By Tom Tillison
As if Mitt Romney’s ‘Charlie Crist’ problem were not bad enough, now Sen. John McCain is coming to Florida tomorrow and Friday to campaign on his behalf.
Yes, THAT John McCain!
For those undecided Republican voters who are trying hard to grasp that Romney may actually be a conservative, this should send them screaming in the opposite direction…
Florida Political Press
Rick Green will guide you through the Constitution in an informative and engaging manner, learning about each amendment and the background of the various amendments by looking at the writings of the Founding Fathers.
By attending this three-hour class, attendees will walk away with a practical understanding of our Constitution and our rights as citizens of this great nation.
By Matthew Falconer
United States Sugar had a powerful advocate in Gunster, a West Palm Beach law firm.
Gunster’s chairman, George LeMieux, was Governor Crist’s chief of staff when the deal was first conceived. Mr. LeMieux, who began working at the law firm in 1994, returned to it in January 2008 as the deal was being renegotiated.
By KrisAnne Hall
Our founders deliberately did not establish a democracy, because in that form of government, the majority would always choke to death the desire for Liberty of a minority. Yet another point that Mrs. Ginsberg might be wise to share with Egypt instead of encouraging them to strive “to achieve a general democracy…”
The dichotomy of her praise and criticism of our founders and our Constitution shows that she is greatly misinformed of both…
By Allen Wilson
Good bye Presidential hoopla we’ll see you in August.
But for now, let’s turn our thoughts to more pressing problems for Florida and the nation. Fasten your seat belts folks; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
This won’t be a Tea Party vs the Establishment event, that’s just so 2010. No, this is a showcase for Agenders, Fair Taxers, Occupiers (well they don’t really vote do they”), and GOOOH’ers…
By Rick Steeby
I am not a fan of this two-party system where your personal beliefs have to be compromised to one party platform or the other based on the lesser of two evils.
I am reminded of my own words of how Congress has become entrenched and regardless of party they are more concerned with the power and the prestige of office then in service to their country.
By Tom Tillison
So after three years of toil by thousands of average everyday citizens who’ve sacrificed far more than they ever cared to, Florida supports John McCain yet again, just in a prettier package.
And just as in 2008, Florida will be the impetus that thrusts this better wrapped version identified as Mitt Romney one step closer to an eventual match up with Barack Obama.
There will be plenty of coverage breaking down the final numbers…
By Allen Wilson
I remember the instant that the mood changed.
As my lens focused beyond the Washington Monument and upon the Capital Dome I recognized that I no longer felt proud of this city. I was embarrassed that under that dome sat men and women who first thought of themselves before they thought of their nation.
