LeMieux Sworn in As Florida's New Senator Sep 13, 2009
Kendrick Meek, have criticized LeMieux's appointment because Gunster helped secure visas for foreign sheet metal workers for a South Florida construction project. The firm has said that only four of its 140 lawyers practice immigration law and LeMieux isn't one of them. (Newsmax)
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LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new US senator - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Reaction from Florida officials Sep 10, 2009
Kendrick Meek, D-Miami ... Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate: Tonights speech was a game-changer. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tech ideas emerge from Twitterland Sep 10, 2009
Kendrick Meek, is also a fan of Twitter, which allows anyone to send 140-character messages to followers who sign up to receive them. He keeps two accounts, one for congressional updates and one for campaign updates. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Our views: Going to the polls Sep 8, 2009
Also in the running for the spot is Democrat Kendrick Meek, a South Florida congressman. Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, a Democrat, faces Republican rival and Attorney General Bill McCollum to replace Crist as governor. (Florida Today)
Meek hosts South Fla. health care meeting Sep 4, 2009
Kendrick Meek, one of the last before Congress reconvenes from its summer recess. Unlike some such meetings earlier this summer that degenerated into shouting matches between those for and against government reform, the one at Miami-Dade College's north campus was peaceful. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Fla. governor taps ex-aide to replace US senator Aug 30, 2009
governor taps ex-aide to replace US senator - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Channel 7 News Fox WSVN-TV. Saturday, August 29, 2009. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Florida's Crist Taps Ex-Aide to Replace U.S. Senator Aug 29, 2009
Kendrick Meek is the only major Democrat in the race, though Rep. Corrine Brown has formed a committee to explore a Senate run. (Newsmax)
Crist picks LeMieux Aug 29, 2009
Kendrick Meek, who is also running for the Senate seat next year, similarly denounced the selection. The Governor added another edition to his campaign team at taxpayers expense, Meek said in a news release. (The Palm Beach Post)
Crist Appoints Former Chief of Staff to Succeed Martinez Aug 29, 2009
Kendrick Meek (D-Fla. in the general election. (Roll Call)
Snake Lobby, Animal Groups Clash Over Python Bills Aug 17, 2009
Kendrick Meek (D-Fla. take aim at the tens of thousands of Burmese pythons that have invaded the Florida Everglades in recent years. (Roll Call)
Candidates Court Liberal Bloggers for Campaign Boost Aug 16, 2009
Kendrick Meek leaned against the doorway to the bar, where he observed the crowd of liberal bloggers. The four-term Florida Democrat is waging an uphill open-seat Senate battle and is likely to face popular Gov. Charlie Crist (R) in next year's election. (Roll Call)
GOP at War with Itself in Florida Senate Race Aug 13, 2009
Early polls suggest that Crist would easily beat any Democrat the favorite is Congressman Kendrick Meek and that he's starting with a 30-point lead over his GOP challenger. Crist also raked in a state-record $4. (Time.com)
Governor, DOT defend stimulus spending Aug 11, 2009
Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, to issue a press release on Monday blasting Gov. Charlie Crist for his lack of leadership. Meek, who is running against Crist for a U.S. Senate seat, said in a prepared statement: "It was easy for the governor to stand on stage in Fort Myers with President Obama in February in support of the stimulus, but now the work begins and Florida is late in rolling up its sleeves to take advantage of these limited funds. The over 10 percent unemployed Floridians and the 3,500... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Crist blasted on lack of stimulus spending Aug 11, 2009
Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, on Monday blasted Gov. Charlie Crist for his lack of leadership following a report last week that showed Florida is last in the nation in spending its share of stimulus money for transportation projects. As of June 30, Florida had started construction on highway projects totaling just 2 percent of the more than $1. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
MICHAEL BARONE Aug 10, 2009
He enters the race as a heavy favorite against either of the two Democrats who have announced, Congressman Kendrick Meek and state Senator Dan Gelber. A Quinnipiac April poll shows him with 66% job approval, 66% among Democrats and 68% among Independents and Republicans (how that averages out to 66% is unclear to me, but those are Quinnipiac s numbers). (The Drudge Report)
Florida's Martinez likely to resign this month Aug 9, 2009
Kendrick Meek is the leading Democratic candidate. Crist is being challenged among Republicans by former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, who could make an issue of whomever Crist taps as a replacement for Martinez. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Martinez shocker Aug 9, 2009
Kendrick Meek, the Democratic contender for the high-profile post who s stumped through the Florida Panhandle all weekend, is also a maybe at the annual Florida Press Association/Florida Society of Newspaper Editors convention ... Kendrick Meek has a 27 to 12 percent lead over U.S. Rep. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fla. senator to resign, clear path for Crist Aug 9, 2009
"Also apparently in the mix is former Gov. Bob Martinez, 71, though he said he has not talked with Crist or Mel Martinez, with whom he is not related.Crist bypassed a likely safe re-election bid by getting into the Senate race where he is being challenged by former state House Speaker Marco Rubio, a West Miami Republican. Rubio is banking on support from GOP conservatives unhappy with the governor for his support of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan and because of his lukewarm... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Martinez bows out early from Senate Aug 8, 2009
Kendrick Meek, the leading Democrat candidate, called it fitting that one of Martinez's final votes was to support Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court. Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, a Republican, said Martinez's rise -- from being a Cuban exile to a Cabinet secretary and U.S. senator -- illustrated "the boundless promise that exists in America.". (Florida Today)
Readers: Crist leads Senate contenders Jul 29, 2009
Democrat Kendrick Meek was No. 3 with 36 votes or 10 percent. The last thing we need is a senator that will blindly follow any party ideology, and will focus on doing the right thing for Florida, said reader Jack Griffith. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Obama's seat race could cost Senate some diversity Jul 23, 2009
Kendrick Meek of Miami, a Democrat. The race in Illinois is still unfolding, but so far, no major black candidate has emerged. (Anchorage Daily News)
Your views: Political musings Jul 22, 2009
Sadly, if we Floridians let the Senate race wind up between Charlie 00004000 Crist and Kendrick Meek, your vote wont matter much in the election, Meek is also an Obama lap dog. On the other hand, a 2010 Senate race between Rubio and Meek will give you the opportunity to seat the anti-Obama radicalism voice of Rubio as opposed to more of the same Obama radicalism with a vote for Meek. (Florida Today)
Calling it quits Jul 19, 2009
Crist vs Kendrick Meek can we say Crist will win 65 to 35. What Dems should be worried about id Obama bankrupting the country and the federal giveaway of our tax dollars. (The Palm Beach Post)
Congressmen Mike Ross and Kendrick Meek Introduce Bill to Protect Medicare Patients Who Require Medical Oxygen Therapy at Home Jul 17, 2009
and Kendrick Meek (D-Fla. for introducing the Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009, which would protect more than one million Medicare beneficiaries by focusing the oxygen benefit on patient needs. (PR Newswire)
Rubio featured alone at Florida Press convention Jul 11, 2009
Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, to join Rubio on the dais. But Meek, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, left a message saying he was tied up in the health care debate in Washington. (The Palm Beach Post)
Poll: Crist Has Big Lead In Senate Race Jul 1, 2009
Kendrick Meek, Crist leads 48-26. The poll was conducted for Ron Sachs Communications, a Tallahassee-based public relations firm. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Meek Senate campaign event set today in Port Orange Jun 27, 2009
Kendrick Meek, a congressman from Miami, brings his campaign for the U.S. Senate to a local Democratic event in Port Orange today. Meek is scheduled as the keynote speaker at the Volusia County Women's Democratic Club picnic at Cracker Creek Park, 1795 Taylor Road. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
South Florida congress members return home after trip to Haiti Jun 24, 2009
Monday, Kendrick Meek (D.), Mario and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R.), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R.)and Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D.), all members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill, flew to Haiti for the day on a fact-finding mission. The delegation, led by Meek, met with members of the Haitian government. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
S. Fla. congressional delegation travels to Haiti Jun 23, 2009
Representatives Kendrick Meek, Mario Diaz-Balart, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Debbie Wasserman Schultz will leave from Miami for Haiti on Monday. Temporary Protected Status for Haitians will also be one of the many topics discussed with Haitian government officials. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Father's Day moments Jun 21, 2009
Kendrick Meek at City Hall ... Democrat Kendrick Meek makes his case for the 2010 U.S. Senate seat in West Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
Martinez touts health plan in Washington Jun 20, 2009
Kendrick Meek and U.S. Rep Ileana Ros-Lehtinen along with a host of other federal officials. Miami-Dade Blue individual plans are medically underwritten, based on age and gender, and range in cost from $70 to $300 a month. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Poll: Crist leading U.S. Senate race Jun 16, 2009
Kendrick Meek of Miami led the field with 18 percent, while U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown of Jacksonville had 12 percent and U.S. Rep. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Poll: Crist Dominating Field in Fla. Senate Race Jun 6, 2009
Kendrick Meek in the general election by a margin of 59 percent to 29 percent, while Rubio leads Meek 31 percent to 30 percent. Thirty-nine percent of adults polled are undecided. (Newsmax)
Interior Secretary makes 1st visit to Everglades May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009. Related Article Links. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
McCain Endorses Crist in Senate Run May 22, 2009
Kendrick Meek, and a 57 percent-22 percent lead over state Sen. Dan Gelber. (Newsmax)
Political races get hot and crowded May 17, 2009
Kendrick Meek of Miami ... Kendrick Meek, 42, Miami, declared, early leader. (Florida Today)
Miami VA: Steps taken to stop contamination May 13, 2009
Kendrick Meek, D-Fla. was informed Monday that the VA inspector generals report will be issued within weeks or days to the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Meeks spokesman Adam Sharon said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Our views: Seeking the Senate May 13, 2009
Kendrick Meek and state Sen. Dan Gelber, both of the Miami area, are candidates. (Florida Today)
Crist's Senate bid mixes up Florida politics May 13, 2009
Kendrick Meek of Miami and state Sen. Dan Gelber of Miami Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fast-moving Charlie Cristexpected to make Senate bid May 12, 2009
Kendrick Meek of Miami, state Sen. Dan Gelber of Miami Beach and North Miami Mayor Kevin Burns. (The Palm Beach Post)
Report: Charlie Crist Will Run for U.S. Senate May 12, 2009
Kendrick Meek has already deposited about $2 million in his campaign account and received key union endorsements. State Sen. (Newsmax)
Crist To Announce 2010 Political Plans May 11, 2009
Kendrick Meek and state Sen. Dan Gelber, both from Miami-Dade County. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Cornyn: Florida's Crist Likely to Run for Senate May 8, 2009
com - Cornyn: Floridarist Likely to Run for Senate. Thursday, May 7, 2009. (Newsmax)
Former Fla. House Speaker Wants Martinez's Senate Seat May 6, 2009
Kendrick Meek and state Sen. Dan Gelber, who are both from Miami-Dade County. (Newsmax)
Watchdog has beef with pork Apr 28, 2009
Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart and Kendrick Meek, requested the money. Pages: 1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Dollars flood in for Cuba and Castro as Obama lifts restrictions Apr 19, 2009
"The Castro government will confiscate a high percentage of those dollars, further propping up a regime that suppresses human rights," said Kendrick Meek, a Democrat representing parts of Florida's Miami-Dade and Broward counties. About 735 000 people around the world - more than half from the US - sent an average of $150 to Cuba last year, according to a study by Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington-based research organisation. (Business Report, South Africa)
Recession? Funds Flow Into 2010 Senate Races Apr 18, 2009
Kendrick Meek leads the Democratic field in Florida with the $1. 5 million he raised in the first quarter. (Newsmax)
'The Clueless Seven'... Apr 9, 2009
Lawmakers' Cuba concerns are misplaced - Myriam Marquez - MiamiHerald (The Drudge Report)
Campbell Brown: Don't rush bonus tax Mar 21, 2009
Kendrick Meek, D-Florida: "No one is calling my district office and saying 'Congressman, please file an inquiry into these bonuses.' They're saying get it back and get it back now.". Is this bill actually good legislation. (CNN)
Poll Shows Public Would Re-Elect Crist Feb 19, 2009
Kendrick Meek were early front-runners among Democrats with 16 percent preferring them as their nominee. Copyright 2008 by. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Poll shows Crist can win either job Feb 19, 2009
Kendrick Meek of Miami get 16 percent each, with 14 percent for U.S. Rep. Ron Klein of Boca Raton and 5 percent for state Sen. (Florida Today)
Railway legislation is on track Feb 17, 2009
Kendrick Meek, D-Fla. Co-sponsors include two Texas representatives from outside the Metroplex, Republicans Kevin Brady of the Houston-Beaumont area and Ron Paul of Lake Jackson. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Black representatives seek to follow Obama's lead Feb 14, 2009
Kendrick Meek, 42, is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Mel Martinez, that state's first elected Hispanic senator. Their candidacies suggest that, unlike the first generation of elected black lawmakers, they are not content to spend their political lives representing politically safe minority districts. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gov. Crist Thumps Democrats in Fla. Senate Poll Feb 13, 2009
Ron Klein and Kendrick Meek by 34 points each. He also leads Democratic state Sen. (Newsmax)
Obama: This doesn't work, I lose Feb 11, 2009
Kendrick Meek, who has already announced his intention to run for Florida s open Senate seat next year, said Obama is merely speaking the truth. It is going to take time, Meek said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
