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Comment on Fair Districts: Balart Bros. Show Redistricting Matters by Jake

Jake — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:19:28 +0000

Actually, the Dems controlled the process in 1991 and 1992. Diaz-Balart did get something carved out for him, but so did Karen Thurman, who is now in charge of FDP, as did Peter Deutsch.

But that shows the problem with the current system just as well as anything. The big difference in 2001 and ’02 wasn’t so much that the GOP was in charge but that they had crazy computer software to gerrymander to an even more offensive degree.

Comment on Rubio Likes Dry Feet, Not Wet Backs by Jake

Jake — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:01:23 +0000

Rubio fights hella hard on Cuban issues, but seems willing to hate on all other brown people. Someone should tell him Cubans aren’t even the biggest Hispanic voter group. Mexicans and Puerto Ricans both outnumber. Attacking minorities is a long-term loser for the GOP, and a short-term loser for Rubio in particular.

Comment on Rubio Likes Dry Feet, Not Wet Backs by Robert

Robert — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:45:44 +0000

It would be interesting to know if Rubio’s wife’s parents “are” or “came in” as legal as Rubio might want them to be.

Comment on Unions 101 – We Are All Working Class by florida politics

florida politics — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:32:20 +0000

Thanks for the fine post. One of the realities in Florida, and one that is rarely addressed, is that all of Florida's traditional media outlets - including the supposedly "liberal" outlets like the Saint Pete Times - are virulently anti-union. There's of course a reason for this: they're all businesses, nothing more, nothing less. See .

Comment on Editing the Constitution: Amendment 1 by Editing The Constitution – Developing News

Editing The Constitution – Developing News — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:10:01 +0000

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Comment on Editing the Constitution: Amendment 1 by Jake

Jake — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:43:18 +0000

My wife always says I am too soft on McCollum, who I would never vote for, but I gotta say, Rick Scott scares me about as much as anyone to hit the public stage. I don’t mind a little public money going to keep that criminal off the November ballot in favor of Bill the impeacher.

Jeff Greene bugs me too, though mostly because he seems such a sham that the Dems will lose the general should he prevail in August.

Comment on I’m Not Afraid of the Big Bad Rubio and Jeff Greene is a Real Schmuck by Jake

Jake — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:47:25 +0000

I hope the recent scandals and bad press around Rubio make people realize how fast this race can turn. Six months ago, it looked like Crist would skate through the primary and general election. Four months ago it seemed he was doomed to fail in the primary and that Rubio would have a easy walk to the Senate. Now it seems Charlie is on top, and many think they have to vote Crist to block Rubio, but the race could change again tomorrow.

This could concievably be a Crist-Meek battle by the time November comes around if Rubio can’t find a way to manage this bad press.

Comment on No Longer Beating a Dead Horse by Jake

Jake — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:37:49 +0000

The oozing irony. You prove here Charlie Crist is the ultimate parody candidate, and everyone who votes for him better realize the joke is on them.

Comment on I’m Not Afraid of the Big Bad Rubio and Jeff Greene is a Real Schmuck by qotfw

qotfw — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:33:30 +0000

It’s simply un-American to vote for the aristocracy. What are you people thinking? This is a six year term!

Comment on Rubio Drilling Deeper and Deeper by I’m Not Afraid of the Big Bad Rubio and Jeff Greene is a Real Schmuck

I’m Not Afraid of the Big Bad Rubio and Jeff Greene is a Real Schmuck — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:03:01 +0000

[...] his campaign is wilting somewhat as the harsh glare of the national media spotlight illuminates slimy stances that are forcing the candidate to dance around the [...]