FEC carves loophole for candidate travel Nov 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009. By Eric Zimmermann - 11/20/09 01:09 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 21, 2009
California is just one of the nation's more populous states -- a group that includes New York, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois and Florida -- that could end up with primaries on Feb. 5. Florida legislators are engaged in an effort to move their contest up even further, to Jan. 29. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Asian-American group alleges poll problems Nov 21, 2009
Poll workers simply turned these voters away," the group said in a March letter to the office of Secretary of State William F. Galvin.The New York-based group, which plans to detail nationwide voting problems faced by Asian-Americans during a press conference today, said it found voters at 11 polling stations in Boston, Quincy, and Lowell encountered ''multiple barriers" similar to those experienced by some black and Latino voters in Florida in 2000. City and state elections officials said... (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
It's The Philosophy Stupid Nov 20, 2009
Recently New York Times designated conservative columnist, David Brooks, advised Republican candidates to avoid talking about their conservative bona fides. " Instead, Mr. Brooks wrote, Republicans should talk about other things, like balanced budgets and small business-led job creation. Mr. Brooks didn t seem to understand that economic prosperity and job growth are not distinct from conservative principles. They are the result of them. This sort of muddle qualifies as cutting edge conservative... (Human Events Online)
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Nov 20, 2009
(Melbourne) Florida Today, on mortgage fraud in Florida ... And that's just the tip of the iceberg, says Middle District U.S. Attorney A. Brian Albritton, who called Florida "ground zero for mortgage fraud.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Business Digest: Lee County home sales pace up 88 percent in year Nov 20, 2009
Realtors assisted in the sales of 4,143 single-family homes in Lee County in the quarter ended Sept. 30, up 88 percent from 2,198 the same period a year ago, according to data from the Florida Association of Realtors ... The Southwest Florida Enterprise Foundation has announced the election of its board of directors ... They are: chairman, Kenneth O'Donnell of Bank of America; vice chairman, Jerry Hemmer of Alliance Financial Group; treasurer, Melinda Pensinger of Tuscan ny; and secretary, Tom... (The News-Press -- Business)
Only 27 percent of GOP will admit Obamas win was legitimate? Nov 20, 2009
And even though the claim was groundless, the strange events of 2000 the fiasco in Florida and the controversial involvement of the Supreme Court certainly gave liberals more reason to doubt than conservatives have today. The fact that only 27 percent of Republicans are willing to accept Obama s election as legitimate is outrageous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Community Life: Should your condo association directors be paid? Nov 20, 2009
From a purely legal standpoint, you may be aware that the Florida Condominium Act provides that, unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, the officers shall serve without compensation ... A good example would be if a non-resident director is required to travel to Florida to attend a court hearing for the association, then reasonable travel costs would certainly be reimbursable ... It should be noted that the Florida Administrative Code governing condominium association financial affairs requires... (The News-Press -- Business)
Palin's Chances in Future Presidential Run May Require `Pygmalion Project' Nov 20, 2009
Itll go through suburban Florida and Midwestern heartland villages and a lot of Web sites ... Francisco Gonzalez, the lead organizer of an anti-big government Tea Party protest in Tallahassee, Florida, said Palins popularity in the grassroots is very strong. (Bloomberg -- US)
Chinas ascent traced back to Clinton-era trade deal Nov 19, 2009
At this point, I think they can probably beat Florida. What in the heck happened to the Vols last weekend, NIF. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Angels Scioscia, Rockies Tracy win Manager of the Year awards Nov 19, 2009
Tracy became the second manager to win the award after taking over during the season, joining Jack McKeon for Florida in 2003. Less than an hour after the award was announced, the Rockies said Tracy had been rewarded with a three-year contract. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Boeing May Lose $7.5 Billion Sale to Brazil as Senate Blocks Obama's Envoy Nov 19, 2009
of State for the Western Hemisphere who yesterday sent a letter urging Senator , a Florida Republican, to stop blocking a vote on career diplomat nomination ... In August, Florida Governor chose LeMieux, his former chief of staff, to serve out the U.S. Senate term of Republican , who resigned. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Corps to tighten Lanier water Nov 19, 2009
However, if Georgia, Alabama and Florida reach a compromise and Congress approves withdrawals from the lake, the Corps said it would update its manuals accordingly ... Atlanta has been illegally tapping the lake for decades, taking water from the Chattahoochee River that should have flowed to Alabama and Florida, the judge ruled ... He said Perdue is preparing to meet soon with his counterparts in Florida and Alabama to work out a compromise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Teachers might cut extra hours to protest policy Nov 19, 2009
In Florida, it is illegal for teachers to strike, Florida Education Association spokesman Mark Pudlow said. Working to contract, as the practice of putting in a minimum workday is called, is probably the most severe measure teachers can take to send a message. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dateline: Historic Fort Meade Nov 19, 2009
Florida government week is celebrated in Fort Meade with the placement of Fort Meade High School students with city agencies. Participating students were Kaloa Dunlap, Daren Tompkins, Scott Harrell, and Nancy Albritton. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Ga. switches lawyer in water war Nov 18, 2009
Magnuson stayed the case for three years to give Georgia, Alabama and Florida time to work out a water-sharing plan. If the parties cannot work out a settlement, the judge said, metro Atlanta must get most of its water elsewhere. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gear sent to NC lab after Georgia diver's death Nov 18, 2009
Teagarden was pronounced dead Saturday at a north Florida hospital. He was pulled from the Gulf of Mexico during a drive at the Oriskany, a decommissioned carrier that was sunk in 2006 off the coast of Pensacola Beach in the Florida Panhandle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bloggers' challenge: Are prominent members of the community commenting on this site? Nov 18, 2009
Alice wrote on Nov 17, 2009 10:05 AM:" Dr. Jim Laub is the President of the OLAgroup and is the creator of the Organizational Leadership Assessment (OLA). Jim currently serves as the Dean of the MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University . Prior to this appointment he served on the doctoral faculty of Indiana Wesleyan University's Ed.D in Organizational Leadership and as the Director of the undergraduate Leadership Studies program where he developed a unique degree program... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
County meets with possible facility tenant Nov 18, 2009
The facility is currently leased to Youth Services International of Florida through October 2010. In other items, commissioners. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Get more: Entertainment Nov 18, 2009
Former NFL player and "Dancing with the Stars" competitor Lawrence Taylor was arrested in Florida. Tags. (WABC-TV, NY)
McCain Aides: Sarah Palin Is 'Going Rogue' With the Truth Nov 18, 2009
She wrote that Schmidt yelled over the phone: "'How can anyone be so stupid?! Why would the president of France call a vice presidential candidate a few days out?!' Good question, I thought. Weren't you the ones who set this up? As Schmidt's rant blazed on, I pictured cell towers between D.C. and Florida bursting into flame. I held the phone slightly away from my head.". But former aides insist Schmidt made no such phone call. (ABC News)
Post On Politics: Latest blog updates Nov 17, 2009
Across Florida What's happening on other political blogs ... Aggressive drivers could get hit with a $120 fine under a proposal the Florida Department Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles will take to the state legislature in the spring ... The department will present their legislative priorities on Tuesday to the Florida Cabinet. (The Palm Beach Post)
CQ: GOP presidential hopefuls on notice Nov 17, 2009
While Norquist argued that the particulars of the New York race are unlikely to be repeated in other contests, a similar fight is taking place in Floridas Republican Senate primary, where conservative former state Speaker is taking on more moderate Gov. , the favorite of many party leaders ... Ultimately, Florida Republicans will have to ask themselves, Can Rubio win the general ... I think therell be a healthy debate in Florida, Norquist said, arguing that these sorts of fights help... (MSNBC -- Politics)
The One Thing Nov 17, 2009
Nobel Laureate Al Gore was heckled during a global warming speech he gave Saturday in Boca Raton, Florida. Addressing a crowd of a thousand people at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, Gore was repeatedly booed by about 200 protesters stationed outside the open-air facility. (Fox News)
From Levi to Letterman: Palin's rough year Nov 17, 2009
And on Wednesday, she begins a book tour that will take her to 13 cities 11 of which just happen to be in presidential battleground states (like Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Virginia). In fact, Palin starts her tour in Michigan, a battleground state the McCain campaign withdrew from the day of Biden-Palin vice presidential debate. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rubio ad in Fla. Senate race mimics Obama ad Nov 17, 2009
-- Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, who criticizes Gov. Charlie Crist for being a fan of President Barack Obama's stimulus package, is himself a fan of one of Obama's campaign ads ... The Rubio ad shows Crist responding to a question about the Florida economy and responding "It's not that big a deal.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Opinion: GOP bloodbath ahead? Nov 17, 2009
Republicans heading for a bloodbath in Florida - CNN.com ... Republicans heading for a bloodbath in Florida ... Republicans gearing up for a huge intraparty fight in Florida, David Frum says. (CNN)
Hoffman 'unconcedes' in N.Y.-23 House race Nov 17, 2009
Algore, envirogod, used a similar tactic of multiple recounts to try and steal the Florida election. BY Scott on 11/16/2009 at 19:00Conservatives need to look at the big picture, long term. (TheHill.com)
TCU stuck in BCS standings after big win Nov 16, 2009
TCU (10-0) on Sunday remained behind Florida, Alabama and Texas in the race to the national title game ... Florida has been in first since the standings were initially released last month. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
The Palin Tax On The GOP Nov 16, 2009
"Kill him!" a man shouted at a campaign rally in Clearwater, Florida, when Palin linked Obama to terrorism, according to Washington Post reporter Dana Milbank. The next time she mentioned Obama, another man cried out, "Terrorist!" "Treason!". (CBS News -- Opinion)
Investors fear repeat of 2000 election turmoil Nov 16, 2009
"I'd say it's a one-in-five chance we won't know at the end of November. There are thousands of lawyers who are looking at litigation in Ohio, in Florida and in Wisconsin. "It's a cliche, but it's a true cliche that markets don't like uncertainty," he added. Valliere is not alone in seeing a strong chance of a challenged election. Both political parties are far more prepared for court challenges than they were going into the 2000 election. Lawyers for the two sides were arguing before the U.S.... (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
* We win or we lose: Al Gores green blessing Nov 15, 2009
Or they speculate that he feels guilty for not focusing sufficiently on the climate during that campaign, and is making up for lost time, or guilty for not fighting harder over Florida, given all that subsequently happened under Bush. Our Choice, like An Inconvenient Truth, declares that we are at an historic decision point at which we can choose to hesitate, with disastrous consequences, or rise to the occasion X which is virtually an invitation to engage in armchair psychoanalysis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Army edges VMI, 22-17 Nov 15, 2009
The play was overturned and three snaps put an end to more than a year of frustration for the Cardinals, who hadn t won a Big East game since knocking off South Florida last October. The streak included a loss to the Orange, who have been a painful thorn in Louisville coach Steve Kragthorpe s side the last two seasons. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Palin's 'Rogue' goes after McCain camp, Couric Nov 15, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. No mention of Levi Johnston in 413-page tome. (Florida Today)
High-ranking police officers guarded over lawyer Nov 15, 2009
Friday, Rothstein remained a free man, as federal agents said they were working to build a case in what is now thought to be one of South Florida largest investment frauds. Broward Sheriff's Office spokesman Jim Leljedal said the agency did no off-duty detail work for Rothstein. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Instant Editorial: Review of Florida oil drilling is the right thing to do Nov 14, 2009
4:30 P.M. Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater showed great foresight by calling for a review of several considerations before opening Gulf waters to oil drilling, thus, tempering the rush to extract fossil fuels in state waters ... Oil drilling might be a part of the overall energy strategy for Florida, but it seems to be the only energy option being talked about seriously by our state politicians these days ... More Florida Oil Drilling headlines. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Mike Huckabee and the high cost of presidential campaigns Nov 14, 2009
In the U.S. Senate race in Florida, Huckabee hasn t hesitated to back the Republican favored by the base, Marco Rubio, over the establishment-favored Charlie Crist. But whether Huckabee makes the 2012 contest may not depend whether or not the base is happy with him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
RedState Morning Briefing Nov 14, 2009
com has the video circulating by the Truth About Rubio website we previously exposed as the creation of Rich Heffley, produced in the offices of the Republican Party of Florida. The video shows Marco Rubio speaking in spanish, then has a clip of Barack Obama referring to Marco Rubio as a Cuban, then says no way WE can trust Rubio. (Human Events Online)
Full Story Nov 14, 2009
Florida governor Charlie Crist has since suspended her, pending the outcome of the investigation. At a press conference Friday afternoon Mayor Tomas Regalado said he received a letter of resignation from Gonzalez. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Riders Midnight Madness a blast Nov 14, 2009
The Riders go up against schools from Florida, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Virginia and will be the smallest school in their bracket. The bleachers were packed to welcome the new season as the madness started with a routine by the cheerleading squad to get the crowd hyped up. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout Nov 14, 2009
California is just one of the nation's more populous states -- a group that includes New York, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois and Florida -- that could end up with primaries on Feb. 5. Florida legislators are engaged in an effort to move their contest up even further, to Jan. 29. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
'It's Orwellian': Everyone in UK could be given a personal 'carbon allowance'... Nov 14, 2009
Florida Cliff on November 13, 2009 at 04:52 PM. Of course this is about control. (The Drudge Report)
Dede Scozzafava Is No GOP Moderate Nov 14, 2009
Scozzafava is no upstate version of Long Island s Peter King (2008 American Conservative Union rating: 50) nor Florida s Lincoln Diaz-Balart (52), truly centrist congressional Republicans who somehow go astray without offending the Party s beliefs nor enflaming its base. Conversely, Scozzafava career lowlights reveal a donkey in an elephant costume. (Human Events Online)
Not so fast: N.Y.-23 vote margin narrows Nov 13, 2009
The first announces that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's (R) sons will join Marco Rubio for a fundraiser later this yar -- good news for Rubio, the party's more conservative-leaning candidate, since the Bush family is still moderately popular in Florida. The second story stipulatels that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's (R) new book, due this month, is likely to lack an index. (TheHill.com)
Asian-American group alleges poll problems Nov 13, 2009
Poll workers simply turned these voters away," the group said in a March letter to the office of Secretary of State William F. Galvin.The New York-based group, which plans to detail nationwide voting problems faced by Asian-Americans during a press conference today, said it found voters at 11 polling stations in Boston, Quincy, and Lowell encountered ''multiple barriers" similar to those experienced by some black and Latino voters in Florida in 2000. City and state elections officials said... (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
The Weight of War Is Showing on Obama Nov 13, 2009
I pray we as Americans see through there schemes and volatile crowd gatherings, I pity Florida they are gathering now as we speak and will keep it up till the election in hopes to beat everyone in 2010. God help us I say. (CBS News)
Palin in book: McCain aides kept me 'bottled up' Nov 13, 2009
Palin plans to travel through such battleground states as Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania by bus. The tour starts Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Mich. (USA Today)
Pro-Obama Activists to Hit GOP Members’ Offices Starting Friday Nov 13, 2009
Dan Lungren and David Dreier of California, Mark Kirk of Illinois, Frank Wolf of Virginia, Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Bill Young and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, and Mike Castle of Delaware. The message was clear in these districts: Americans want change, and they expect their Representatives to work with President Obama and reach across the aisle to help deliver it, OFA Director Mitch Stewart said in a statement. (Roll Call)
Who will play for title? Better to ask who wont Nov 13, 2009
That s because the suits in charge of the BCS have already effectively narrowed the race to the winner of the Southeastern Conference, almost certainly Florida or Alabama, against Texas ... If it s Florida or Alabama, that team will have emerged from the toughest league in the land unscathed and then knocked off a Texas team that looks like the worthiest challenger ... What promises to make this season tougher than ever to decide is that there are three unbeaten teams chasing Florida, Alabama... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Recanvassing shows NY-23 race tightens... Nov 13, 2009
How about 2000 when Bush was appointed by the reactionary U.S. Supreme Court after brother Jeb scrubbed the Florida voter rolls of people who were never felons. Or the 2004 election he stole " Wow, your ignorace is certainly showing here. The only shnanigans in Florida 2000 was the West Palm Beach crowd trying to get "cagey" with their new balotting system. You know, the one even 1st graders figured out on their own! The only vote theft I remember that year was the Democrat Partry convincing a... (The Drudge Report)
Scozzafava: Republicans will remain a minority party if they purge moderates Nov 13, 2009
For example Florida Governor Charlie Crist doesn't appear to have the substantial support of his state's Republican base, so national Republican officials need to stay away from endorsing his candidacy ... The first announces that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's (R) sons will join Marco Rubio for a fundraiser later this yar -- good news for Rubio, the party's more conservative-leaning candidate, since the Bush family is still moderately popular in Florida. (TheHill.com)
ELECTION 2009: DiGiantommaso, Brady, Skerry bid Medford School Committee good-bye Nov 12, 2009
He said he s retired and for the time being, his only plans are to take a much-needed vacation down to his Florida home. And, of course, there s always his family. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Winter Haven Realtor enters commission race against incumbent Jean Reed Nov 12, 2009
Born and raised in the Winter Haven area, Dantzler attended Polk County public schools before attending the University of Florida where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration ... Dantzler serves on the board of trustees for Winter Haven Hospital and is a member of the board of directors for the Florida Association of Realtors ... He also serves on the board of directors for the East Polk County Committee of 100 and Central Florida Development Council. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Survey: Dockery appeals to TBBJ readers Nov 12, 2009
Paula Dockery was the favored candidate for governor of Florida by nearly half of the readers responding to the latest Business Pulse Survey, the TBBJ s nonscientific online poll ... Republican Dockery had 47 percent of the votes, followed by Florida Chief Financial Officer and Democrat Alex Sink, who was the choice of 30 percent ... Florida Attorney General Republican Bill McCollum was No. 3, garnering 19 percent. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
LETTER: Obama aggressive in dealing with dissenters Nov 12, 2009
14 -- Fraudulent Elections - Remember that Fox News called Florida for Bush in 2000, deliberately and wrongly creating the impression he had won ... "9 -- Corporate Power is protected - Obvious.10 -- Labor Power is suppressed - Obvious.11 -- Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fox News targets one professor or entertainer after another for destruction, and constantly attacks the idea of intellectual independence in Hollywood or the university.12 -- Obsession with Crime and Punishment - The... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Weird news: Southerners love their health insurance Nov 12, 2009
with the exception of florida. and now progressive north carolina. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Hasan's Ties Spark Government Blame Game Nov 12, 2009
We found in florida many of the legistlatures to prevent being exposed as corrupt are using the file systems of HS to ensure they are not exposed by blacklisting natural law abiding citizens. They have hooked up with the Department of Health and can now dictate if you live or die via your medical care. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Lexington remembers military here and abroad Nov 12, 2009
1 million), Florida (1. 7 million), Texas (1. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
National Tea Party Express makes local stop Nov 12, 2009
Sally Lofquist of Phoenix caught a plane to Birmingham earlier in the week to join the Tea Party Express in Atlanta on the final leg of the drive to Florida. "I believe in the Constitution," she said, something she maintains Obama Democrats don't. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pawlenty is first to travel to New Hampshire Nov 12, 2009
He will be visiting Florida and Texas in the near future, as well. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) is thought to be the early favorite in the Granite State. (TheHill.com)
OUR VIEW: Voters have few choices in 2010 elections Nov 12, 2009
I gave him the respect for the office as he deserved (ya, even though he stole the election in Florida - but that's an argument for another day). I watched every President's message with my family because I said to my children, "Regardless of how I feel about his policies, he is still our president and we should respect him". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
College Democrats host superintendent Nov 12, 2009
Blackout for Florida game: good idea or bad idea. Good idea. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Local Briefs Nov 12, 2009
The ICC boys will make the trip to Disney World on Dec. 27, and are currently scheduled in the Blue Bracket with teams from Florida, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Virginia. Ichabod Crane will be the smallest school in the bracket with the other schools sized 2A and up. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Lexington: Republicans, riven but resurgent Nov 11, 2009
In Florida, for example, the party pooh-bahs back Charlie Crist, the governor, for a soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat. Mr Crist could probably win a general election. (The Economist)
Court Should Uphold Life Without Parole for Minors Nov 11, 2009
The High Court considered two cases from Florida with this issue. The first, Graham v. Florida, involved a 16 year-old convict who then robbed someone at gunpoint in her home in 2003 ... The second was Sullivan v. Florida. (Townhall.com)
