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Pensacola Beach: Ida - Now They Tell Us

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:50:00 -0500

NHC, Monday 9 pm:
THE LOCATION AND TIMING OF IDA'S LANDFALL WILL HAVE LITTLE SIGNIFICANCE SINCE THE TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS COVER A LARGE AREA AND MOST OF THE HEAVIER RAINFALL IS ALREADY SPREADING ONSHORE.Well, at least The Weather Channel got a spike in ratings.' [...]

The Buzz: Democrats 'target' Young and Ros-Lehtinen

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:32:50 -0500

The Democratic National Committee said today that it will target "vulnerable" Florida Republicans C.W. Bill Young and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen for voting against the House health care plan despite Barack Obama winning their districts in 2008.

"You would think a member of Congress should think twice about voting against health insurance reform that [...]

The South Florida Watershed Journal: Multi-gear cycle

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:30:00 -0500

How can we be at a record low …

But still be pretty high?

Blame it on an early end to the wet season (i.e., a stormless October) and a rainless early start to the dry season (November – mid May).

The [...]

Florida Progressive Coalition: Right-Wing TrollWatch, Part 4

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:05:50 -0500

From the comments in my FoxLand post from last week, Rex has this to say:

Logic 3? Not even logical, unless the balloon family is Republican. If the right was so ‘crazy’, why are Dems scared they’re about to lose governorships in both VA and NJ?

This one may be the [...]

Seminole County Democrat: Suzanne Kosmas-D, FL-24, Just Lost Her Seat

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:59:00 -0500

Suzanne replaced Tom Feeney, the most corrupt, GOP Abramoff scandal-ridden politician in the House: and we were all so excited.But yesterday, Suzanne said this was a "conscience" decision and that she voted NO because it wouldn't help rein in the costs of helath care. Yes, Suzanne, doing nothing and allowing' [...]

The Buzz: U.S. Rep. Bill Young won't endorse hometown guy, Charlie Crist

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:43:45 -0500

Marco Rubio zipped into Pinellas County tonight - his third Tampa Bay stop in a week - and enthralled 400 or so hard core activists in Charlie Crist's home county. Interesting that he pretty much compared Barack Obama to Fidel Castro [...]

Florida Progressive Coalition: Things I Can Do Without

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:35:08 -0500

A bunch of white men in positions of power telling women what they should and can do with their own bodies.

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Florida Progressive Coalition: Why I’m A Liberal

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:32:55 -0500

These are pictures, quotes, policies, etc., that either helped make me become a liberal, made me stay a liberal or emphasize liberal values to me (or show why the other side is wrong, emphasizing my liberalness). Today’s example:

Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), a landmark case decided by [...]

Flablog: Hiatus

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:19:00 -0500

As regular readers and RSS feeders already figured out, Flablog is on hiatus. Your correspondent's newspaper is for sale and he has no way of knowing how any prospective buyer and new management might feel about extracurricular blogging.

Back when this thing started, there was hardly anybody else doing [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: Your Evening Sift

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:59:00 -0500

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Whoop, whoop, whoop! Blogging overload, blogging overload! It was a stellar day for blogging in the South Florida blogosphere. I'm worn out so let's just go right to this epic evening Sift.

A- Juice & Java on Washington Ave in Miami Beach is' [...]

Pushing Rope: Why You Should Not Vote For Marco Rubio

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:38:00 -0500

The Family Research Council has endorsed Marco Rubio. If you back a woman's right over her own body then you do not want to vote for Marco Rubio.

Rep. Rubio has fought to protect mothers and their unborn children. He supported pro-life legislation that would require doctors [...]

Pushing Rope: Obama on the Stupak Amendment

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:15:00 -0500

Talking Points Memo's Amanda Carpenter reports on President Barack Obama's position on the Stupak-Pitts amendment in the health care bill.

Classic-Obama tells ABC no "sneaking in funding for abortions, but, on the other hand, that we're not restricting women's insurance choices"

Could Obama be anymore' [...]

the B2Journal: Wash Post Warns PelosiCare Could Bankrupt U.S.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:43:47 -0500

Wash Post Warns PelosiCare Could Bankrupt U.S. – 09 nov – From The American Spectator – For all the criticism it receives from conservatives, the Washington Post should not be lumped together with the New York Times. While the Times is a consistent shill for the liberal policy agenda, the [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: The Florida Tea Party

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:33:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

On a day when the Birthers, Bigots and Batsh*t Paranoids formed their own political party in Florida [just like I said they would], it's important to heed the words of The New York Times' Paul Krugman...Last Thursday there was a rally outside' [...]

March On Politics: Rashid blasts transportation tax proposal

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:43:00 -0500

Hillsborough County businessman and political activist Sam Rashid is blasting the county commissioners for considering a 1-cent increase in the county sales tax to pay for mass transit and road improvements.

The commission voted 5-2 last week to have the county attorney draw up a resolution that would indicate the… [...]

13th juror: Do laws against camping in public spaces amount to cruel and unusual punishment?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:00 -0500

Seven homeless Boise residents are suing the city and the police department, saying that rules against camping in public spaces amount to cruel and unusual punishment in a city where shelters are overflowing.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court, echoes similar cases popping up around the nation, all targeting [...]

Bark Bark Woof Woof: Quote of the Day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:13:00 -0500

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) on meeting some right-wing protesters during the teabaggers' confab last week:Some of the people [at the rally] that wanted to engage me in conversation appeared to have been the losers in the 'Are you smarter than Michele Bachmann contest?'.' [...]

Central Florida Political Pulse: Guetzloe ally is chairman of newly formed state "Tea Party"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:12:19 -0500

Florida now has an official "Tea Party" registered with the state, Politico is reporting. The online politics news site says the chairman is Fred O'Neal, best known to Orlandoans as attorney for anti-tax -- and anti- lots of other things...

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ricksblog.biz: Bay bridge not expected close

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:27 -0500

Latest Press Release:

**Tropical Storm IDA – Lengthening Windy Period**

The most current forecasts call for IDA to make land fall in Mobile county, AL. and to turn east sharply once it makes landfall. Although this has been a reasonably fast moving storm, the Gulf Breeze area is forecast to be [...]

ricksblog.biz: View Charter Debate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:02:47 -0500

WUWF TV has the Charter Debate available online. Check it out.

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Pushing Rope: Quote of the Day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:57:00 -0500

"I am confident that when it comes back from the conference committee that that language won't be there..."

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, on the Stupak-Pitts amendment

I don't share Wasserman Schultz's confidence. [...]

The Eclectic Chapbook: The Destiny of 9 November (4#) -

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:11:00 -0500

Feeling torn between the broken glass and
the broken wall? You shouldn't have to . . .

Another file for the Life Can Be Complicated folder -

One can't help feeling appalled at the success this project has enjoyed: the replacement of a somber day of solemn commemoration [...]

Pensacola Beach: More Closings as Ida Grows Weaker

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 -0500

Santa Rosa County schools and courts will be closed Tuesday, in light of Tropical Storm Ida, which is growing weaker even as you read this. S.R. county government offices will be closed until Thursday.

The center of the storm is a little more than a hundred miles [...]

Central Florida Political Pulse: Orange Co. Leads Fight Against New Sensitive Land Rule

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:54:00 -0500

St. Johns River Water Management District leaders are set to take up a proposed rule Tuesday that would require developers and local governments who want to build on protected lands to offset not just any ecological harm, but also account...

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Pushing Rope: Profile In Courage Bill Nelson: Health Care Edition

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:46:00 -0500

Miami-Dade Democratic Chairman B.J. Chiszar is pressuring Sen. Bill Nelson to support the public option.

"THE FIGHT ISN'T OVER JUST YET! THE SENATE MUST ACT NOW!

I am instructing everyone of you and your families & friends to place 1 call to Senator Bill Nelson's office'" [...]

Pensito Review: Fla Repugs Keepin’ It Entertaining

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:32 -0500

The Republican Party of Florida has a penchant for issuing “press releases” on wacky topics. At the drop of a hat, they’ll issue a release that just quotes wholesale from some media report that pertains to something that they automatically assume their readers will understand. These guys [...]

Sticks of Fire: vote for the official st. pete song

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:12 -0500

Speaking of songs about your favorite cities, you have to listen to the three finalists for the official song of St. Petersburg. Vote for your favorite at that website by midnight tonight.

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Pensacola Beach: Ida Radar Over Pensacola Beach

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:00 -0500

CLICK THIS FOR CURRENT CONDITIONS [...]

Pushing Rope: Charlie Crist Profile in Courage: Stimulus Package Edition

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:15:00 -0500

Fox-13 reporter Chris Chmura questioned Gov. Charlie Crist about his support of the stimulus package. Crist continues to claim he never supported President Barack Obama's stimulus package.

On the way out, Crist was cornered by Fox-13 reporter Chris Chmura, who asked Crist if he made a "John" [...]

Central Florida Political Pulse: Landscape architect, ex-commissioner to run in Winter Park

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:02:34 -0500

WINTER PARK -- Landscape architect Tom McMacken and former City Commissioner Pete Gottfried said today they will contend for the city commission seat now held by Margie Bridges. McMacken, 56, is a principal with Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin. He serves...

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Naked Politics: Sink raising money in Coral Gables

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:48:55 -0500

Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink is slated to attend a fundraiser tomorrow at the home of Coral Gables activist Vincent Damian. Hosts include leaders of the Cuban-American Bar Association. Download Sink Fundraiser on Nov 10 2009 from 7 pm to 830 pm

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The Buzz: Bill Nelson says House health care bill leans 'to the left'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:41:32 -0500

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson offered up some of his thoughts on health care reform during a stop at a Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheon today. Nelson said he expects the Senate to ultimately pass a bill with well more than the 60 votes required to get it through, but it [...]

Pushing Rope: Organizing For America v. Republicans

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500

Ben Smith reports Organizing For America have sent out emails to voters in Republican districts that voted for Barack Obama. Smith reports the Democratic National Committee launched the attack on Republicans voting against health care reform. However, Mitch Stewart of Organizing For America is responsible for sending out the [...]

Central Florida Political Pulse: Posey nets more than $100,000 in Saturday fundraiser

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:14:05 -0500

WASHINGTON -- A Saturday vote on health-care reform didn’t stop U.S. Rep. Bill Posey from hosting one of his biggest fundraisers of the year. It just meant the Rockledge Republican had to mingle with supporters over the Internet -- and...

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Pensacola Beach: The Republi-Bluedem White Male Party

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:06:00 -0500

While we were busy watching Ida, the Republi-Bluedem White Male Party was deciding for all women in America what to do with their bodies and how they should procreate. Dr. Nancy finds it "Outrageous. Just outrageous."

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and [...]

The South Florida Watershed Journal: Weir No. ...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Weir No. 1 [...]

Central Florida Political Pulse: Crist campaign continues to staff up with a comm director

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:52:29 -0500

TALLAHASSEE -- Over the weekend, Gov. Charlie Crist's U. S. Senate campaign began taking some swipes at upstart primary challenger Marco Rubio, questioning his pro-gun pinstripes before an NRA appearance in Pasco County and calling him out on immigration. Now,...

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Central Florida Political Pulse: What Florida says about the GOP

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:42 -0500

WASHINGTON -- If there's an ideological war inside the Republican party, than the 2010 primary for Florida's U.S. Senate seat could be the next major skirmish -- or so say Time magazine and The Hill, a Capitol Hill publication. The...

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Bark Bark Woof Woof: A Club for Marco Rubio

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:00 -0500

Marco Rubio picked up the endorsement of the conservative Club for Growth in his primary challenge for the Florida Senate seat against Gov. Charlie Crist.Club president Chris Chocola praised Rubio as "one of the brightest young stars in American politics" and a "proven champion of economic liberty." Chocola also [...]

Sticks of Fire: tribune salutes local musicians

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:48:58 -0500

The Tampa Tribune featured local musicians on the cover of last week's Friday Extra, and inside, a lineup of new releases. Although the list is not comprehensive, it may be a sign that local artists...

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Naked Politics: Lincoln Diaz-Balart blames Obama for attack on Cuban blogger

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:40:56 -0500

Number of comments: 2

U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Miami:

Friday's violent attack on Yoani Sanchez, as she and her colleagues were on their way to a peaceful demonstration in Havana, was repulsive and condemnable. Through a series of overtures, the Obama Administration has indicated that the United States would seek a new approach to [...]

Pensito Review: SNL Skit Skewers Fox News, Glenn Beck

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:17:50 -0500

Number of comments: 1

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Naked Politics: Crist hires Hatch aide as campaign spokesperson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:05:05 -0500

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Gov. Charlie Crist has hired a communications director for his Senate campaign, and this time he has reached far beyond his circle of aides in Florida. Crist has signed up Andrea Saul, who until last week was a spokesperson for Sen, Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. Saul's hiring [...]

March On Politics: Senate drilling study to be “driven by the need for a dispassionate review, not timelines”

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:59:00 -0500

Senate President Jeff Atwater has just released a three-page “analytical methodology” for his chamber’s offshore oil drilling study, which could extend into or even beyond the 2010 legislative session.

It is the latest signal from Atwater that he is in no rush to lift the ban on drilling in… [...]

pamibe: I just looked up…

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:54:34 -0500

…and it’s November 9th!

Last year at this time nearly all the Christmas shopping was done. This year? Nada. Not one item has been purchased. Hell, I haven’t even made my list yet! Yes, Santa and I have something in common; we’re both anal about list [...]

The Buzz: Crist hires Hatch aide as campaign spokesperson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:46:25 -0500

Sunshine Statements: Nov. 9: A Lot Needs Investigating At Fort Hood

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:33:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
By Sylvia Gurinsky

How?

Congress will ask, and the public - particularly those who have family members at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas - has a right to know how the security system so completely broke down last Thursday.

The biggest question currently being asked is [...]

The Buzz: Atwater's oil drilling memo

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:31:05 -0500

From a press release:

Tallahassee, FL – Senate President Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) today announced that the staff of the Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee would be conducting a detailed and comprehensive review of the implications of offshore drilling. Describing offshore drilling as one element of the larger energy discussion [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: SNL Does Fox News

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Hilarious....

-via Americablog

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Sunshine Statements: Nov. 9: Two Corrections

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:28:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
By Sylvia Gurinsky

Two corrections to report, both of which have been made in their respective blog entries.

1. The first correction is to the Nov. 3 blog, in which I put the name of the wrong environmental organization that fought the jetport in the Everglades. The correct [...]

The Buzz: Democratic chair threatens Bill Nelson, wants Karen Thurman out

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:26:59 -0500

Lest you think only the Florida Republican party is chock full of infighting, here's a missive from Miami-Dade Democratic Chairman B.J. Chiszar, calling for the resignation of state Democratic chairwoman Karen Thurman. And here's a mass e-mail about Nelson:

"THE FIGHT ISN'T OVER JUST YET! THE SENATE MUST ACT NOW!

I am [...]

Naked Politics: Atwater's oil drilling memo

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:25:38 -0500

Number of comments: 0

From a press release:

Pensacola Beach: Ida Goes Extra-Tropical

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:16:00 -0500

That was quick. Here's the meteorological explanation:
THE SATELLITE PRESENTATION OF IDA HAS BEEN STEADILY DETERIORATING DURING THE MORNING. MOST OF THE DEEP CONVECTION HAS BEEN SHEARED OFF WELL TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE CENTER...

WITH IDA MOVING THROUGH AN ENVIRONMENT OF COOLER WATERS [...]

The Buzz: Kottkamp ethics case will be heard Dec. 4

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:05:24 -0500

A 9-month-old ethics complaint stemming from Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp's past use of state airplanes will be considered by the Commission on Ethics at its next meeting on Dec. 4. That's according to Dave Plyer, a citizen activist from Clearwater who filed the complaint against Kottkamp last February.

Plyer says he got [...]

Blast Off!: No Blast Off! Radio until Nov. 23

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:04:00 -0500

Well, it appears my semi-hiatus from blogging is continuing. I'm in a few-weeks-long process of moving back to central Florida, then of course there's Thanksgiving.... Bottom line is that because of travel and personal priorities, blogging is likely to be pretty sparse here through the remainder of November.

As' [...]

Pensito Review: Verbatim

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:29:31 -0500

Number of comments: 1
We’ve got to hold on to hope, and we’ve got to fight hard because Congressional action tonight just put America on a path toward an unrecognizable country. — Sarah Palin, on her Facebook page. [...]

The Buzz: More proof of Crist's endors... er... 'support' for Obama-nomics

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:27:26 -0500

A week after Gov. Charlie Crist tried to distance himself from Barack Obama's stimulus package that he stumped for, Crist's penmanship is coming back to haunt him. In the letter of endors-o-supportment Crist and other governors said:

“We are writing to express our support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), [...]

Naked Politics: More proof of Crist's endors... er... 'support' for Obama-nomics

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:26:49 -0500

Number of comments: 2

“We are writing to express our support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), [...]

The Buzz: Club for Growth endorses Marco Rubio

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:05 -0500

It would have been bigger news if the Club for Growth didn't endorse Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate, but the endorsement announced today is still a big deal for Rubio. The PAC could funnel millions of dollars toward the Miami Republican's campaign. The group concluded that A) Rubio can beat Charlie Crist [...]

Discourse.net: Jotwell: Third Party Beneficiary Law Meets Virtual Worlds

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:51:00 -0500

James Grimmelmann has a nice piece up on Jotwell called Third Parties to the Rescue.

Here's how it starts:

Michael Risch’s Virtual Third Parties, 25 Santa Clara Computer & High Tech. L.J. 416 (2009) tips the scales at [...]

ricksblog.biz: Child Sex Tourism case has local link

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:50:12 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Pensacola man, who worked at NAS Pensacola, was sentenced on Friday to 6.5 years for taking trips to Thailand for sex with young boys. Mitchell Kent Jackson of Pensacola pleaded guilty in November 2008 to traveling to have sex with a minor and conspiracy to do so. His sentence may [...]

Naked Politics: Two file to run for Eggelletion's seat

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:47:17 -0500

Number of comments: 0

When will Gov. Charlie Crist appoint an interim replacement for suspended Broward County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion? Broward College trustee Levi Williams and Dania Beach City Commissioner Al Jones -- had interviews a few weeks ago with Crist, but mums the word from the governor's office.

Broward GOP Chairman Chip LaMarca said last [...]

Naked Politics: Miami-Dade Dem chair calls for Thurman to resign

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:46:06 -0500

Number of comments: 5

Well it's nothing like the insurrection Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer has on his hands, but Florida Democratic Party Chairman Karen Thurman is also facing discontent. The chairman of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, B.J. Chiszar, circulated this inside-baseball screed over the weekend. Download Dearest_Party_Leaders

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Naked Politics: How far will Club for Growth go for Rubio?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:39:06 -0500

Number of comments: 0

As expected, the Club for Growth endorsed Marco Rubio over Gov. Charlie Crist today for the U.S. Senate. What remains to be seen: How much money are we talking about?

The roughly $1 million that the group spent to knock out a moderate Republican in an upstate New York congressional race won't go' [...]

ricksblog.biz: Shrinking Pensacola could be a problem (updated)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:37:05 -0500

Number of comments: 6

Using the US Census Quick Facts, I looked at similar sized Florida cities what has been happening to their populations from 2000-2006

Pensacola, 2000: 56,255…2006: 53,248 DOWN
Sarasota, 2000: 52,715…2006: 52,942 UP
Bradenton, 2000: 49,506…2006: 53,662 UP
Margate, 2000: 55,974….2006: 53,909 UP
Wellington, 2000: 38,216…2006: 54,943 UP

As the city population shrinks, fewer [...]

Pensacola Beach: Ida - Monday Morning Update

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0500

NPR has a useful and fairly comprehensive update this morning on Hurricane Ida. The short of it is this --
Ida is weakening. It's a category 1 storm, and expected to weaken further before landfall.
The center of the storm is expected to hit the shore late tonight, well [...]

The Buzz: Across the pond, the BBC looks at Crist-Rubio

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:31:08 -0500

The British Broadcasting Corp. has introduced Marco Rubio to TV viewers in Britain. The BBC sent a crew to the Panhandle and Tallahassee in recent days to test the depth of anti-incumbent (i.e., anti-Charlie Crist) fervor in Florida. According to the BBC, Crist declined to be interviewed for this piece. And yes, naturally, the BBC shows [...]

FLA Politics: Florida Political News: November 9, 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:17:47 -0500

After reading the hard copy of your hometown newspaper, should start your web-day with the Florida Progressive Coalition.

Please consider giving a newspaper subscription as a gift and/or buying one or more subscriptions for delivery to your workplace (here's how); whenever you visit a newspaper site [...]

Sticks of Fire: parks worth $2

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:04:46 -0500

Number of comments: 1

It now costs money to visit some of our regional parks, but lots of visitors gladly pay $2.

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South Florida Daily Blog: SFDB Post Of The Week

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:51:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

SFDB selects its Post of the Week by going back and reviewing all the Sifts that we've done over the past 7 days. We find the best post of the week and note the runners ups as we judge them to be.

This' [...]

EYE ON MIAMI: How Much Are Lobbyists Paid Per Hour? By Geniusofdespair

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:16:00 -0500

Number of comments: 9
Sometimes I watch Lobbyist Jeffrey Berkow (a.k.a. Bercow) sit in the Miami Dade Commission Chambers all day and wonder what he is getting paid. Now I know. Miami Beach requires that lobbyists list their hourly fee. For a 10 hour Commission meeting Berkow makes about/at least $4,200. And, can you [...]

The Buzz: Charlie Crist: The economy is turning people against me

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:59:15 -0500

Charlie Crist appeared on Political Connections on Bay News 9 on Sunday and talked about his record, political challenges, conservatism, offshore drilling, Scott Rothstein and more. The full interview is available in Tampa Bay on Ch. 342, Bay News 9 on Demand, but here's a clip.

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South Florida Daily Blog: The Cooler

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:43:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Not a whole lot going on this Monday morning in the mainstream media. Here are a couple of the things worth noting.

A- Herald: South Florida rejoice! Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein, who returned from a trip to Morocco last week to [...]

The Buzz: Scott Rothstein says he's 'doing good'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:19:30 -0500

Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein, who returned from a trip to Morocco last week to face a federal fraud investigation, said he was in good spirits Sunday.

"I am sitting here smoking cigars with Marc,'' Rothstein said in a brief interview Sunday afternoon with the Miami Herald, referring to his [...]

Naked Politics: Rothstein: Rumors of my demise exaggerated

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:17:58 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein, who returned from a trip to Morocco last week to face a federal fraud investigation, said he was in good spirits Sunday.

``I am sitting here smoking cigars with Marc,'' Rothstein said in a brief interview Sunday afternoon with The Miami Herald, referring to his [...]

EYE ON MIAMI: Slot Machines at Miami International Airport? My field trip ... by gimleteye

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:06:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
They can't be serious is answered by, yes they can. I'm talking about the Miami Dade County Commission and the movement to get state permission to install slot machines at Miami International Airport. Oh I know it's a "long shot": Miami Today has been riding this horse, but I prefer [...]

Florida Politics: Crist protests: It ain't me ...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:58:00 -0500

"Crist blames economy (and that now-famous photo) for hurting him with conservatives".Same-sex registryThe Daytona Beach News Journal editorial board: "The Hollywood image of the nuclear family -- with Mom vacuuming in pearls, Dad presiding over the grill and a marriage certificate lovingly tucked into a brocaded album -- is inviting." [...]

Pensito Review: Tea Bagger Meddling in NY23 Made Health Reform Win in House One Vote Easier

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:54:22 -0500

Number of comments: 2

The House health-reform bill passed by just three votes late Saturday night — a real squeaker that might well have gone the other way if Sarah Palin, Dick Armey and the Tea Baggers hadn’t bigfooted the special election in New York’s 23rd Congressional District and handed the House Dems a [...]

Bark Bark Woof Woof: Onward to the Senate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:52:00 -0500

As is the case with all legislation, expect the healthcare bill that emerges from the Senate for a vote to be different from what was voted out by the House late Saturday night. There will be a lot of changes, including, one hopes, the excision of the malodorous [...]

Talk To Me: In The House: 220-215

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:52:00 -0500

Tap, tap tap.

Hey. You.

Take a look directly above this post, right below the title of this blog, Talk to Me.

A quote from singer Marian Anderson has long headlined my thoughts.

"There are many persons ready to" [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: Your Morning Sift

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:50:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Good morning.

It's Miserable Monday and the wind is still blowing outside. Hold on to your hat while you take in your morning Sift...

A- Looks like Carlos Miller enjoyed himself when he recently pitched in to help record the soundtrack [...]

Naked Politics: The rise and fall of Scott Rothstein

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:45:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

If there was one thing Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein craved, it was attention. And how better to get it than to whip out his checkbook?

Like at Gov. Charlie Crist's 52nd birthday party/GOP fundraiser last year, when, instead of buying a $1,000 candle, Rothstein bought an entire chocolate cake covered [...]

Smashed Frog: The Rothstein Hot Seat

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:32:00 -0500

Number of comments: 6

When it comes to ill-gotten gains, no one scatters faster than the recipients (or the perceived recipient of).

The Palm Beach Post (11/8/09):

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Revelations that Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein's nearly $1.4 million in political contributions since 2006 [...]