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Dockery: As Gov, would clean house at FDOT
Naked Politics —
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Sen. Paula Dockery, amid her SunRail tirade during a noon press conference with the group "Ax the Tax," dropped this campaign promise: That if elected Governor, one of the first things she would do is "clean house" at the Florida Department of Transportation. The FDOT stands to gain a lot more power under the ...14 hours ago -
Dockery joins strange bedfellow in SunRail fight
Naked Politics —
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Behind an "Ax the Tax" sign and a bank of microphones, state Sen.Paula Dockery continued her assault on the proposed commuter raillegislation, launching into a 40-minute number-laden dissertation thatleft a Capitol press corps weary. The Republican gubernatorialcandidate specifically took issue with the $44 million ...15 hours ago -
A Handel focus on ethics and the Legislature
Political Insider —
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Secretary of State Karen Handel on Monday continued to push sleaze in the state Capitol — specifically the Legislature — as a defining issue in next year’s Republican primary for governor. Last week, Handel was the only Republican candidate for governor to call for the resignation of House Speaker Glenn ...16 hours ago -
Shirley Franklin, Andrew Young host a Christmas fund-raiser for Roy Barnes
Political Insider —
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With the race for mayor of Atlanta over, the players are moving to the next one. Below is the invite for a Dec. 14 fund-raiser for former Gov. Roy Barnes, hosted by Mayor Shirley Franklin and former mayor Andrew Young. The name of mayor-elect Kasim Reed is missing. But you’ll notice a good number other regulars on ...17 hours ago -
Listening to audio of Dan Proft and Kirk Dillard on WVON this week
It's My Mind —
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You can listen here . Courtesy of the Dan Proft 2010 campaign . Let me be honest here. I have flirted with outright declaring myself a Republican. You can go back far enough on this blog and there will be some evidence that I have attempted to align myself in that fashion. Its very unlikely that you will find that ...2 days ago -
The Capitol as frat house, and the 2010 race for governor
Political Insider —
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When House Speaker Glenn Richardson resigned last week, he left more than a state Capitol in turmoil. The sudden departure of the first Republican leader of the Georgia House, under less-than-savory circumstances, threatens to shake the 2010 race for governor to its core. That Democratic candidates have come down ...2 days ago -
Campaign finance update: Panda loves Meg
Political Blotter —
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The three daughters of Panda Express cofounders Andrew and Peggy Cherng – Andrea, an attorney; Michelle , an intern at the family’s Chinese fast-food empire ; and Nicole, a student – each gave $25,000 last Monday to Republican Meg Whitman ’s gubernatorial campaign. The parents gave $51,800 back in June. ...2 days ago -
Winner and loser of the week
The Buzz: Florida Politics —
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Winner of the week: Paula Dockery. Whatever happens in the special legislative session on rail, the underdog Republican candidate for governor was a tour de force in Tallahassee this week. Full of facts, figures and pluck, the Lakeland Republican once again had her supposedly conservative colleagues reeling and ...2 days ago -
As I hear or see a candidate that appears worthy of support I will give them a “Post”…
Simon Sez This About That... —
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Simple words. Straight talk. Certainly a change from the Present Governor! Candidates that are at least speaking about sensible fiscal policy need to be supported. The insane “Drunken Spending Spree” that Obama has presided over must cease. As Sam said, this has been brewing for a long time, but in the last year, ...2 days ago -
Giannoulias, Quinn pick up campaign endorsements
Clout St —
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Posted by Rick Pearson at 7:10 p.m. Democratic Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias today gained the backing of the Illinois Federation of Teachers for his U.S. Senate bid, while Gov. Pat Quinn is set to receive the endorsement of the Sierra Club...3 days ago -
How Not to Exit a Race: Hank Gilbert Style
m e a n r a c h e l —
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Today, as everyone expected and some had hoped, Bill White announced he would be switching from the Senate race to the Governors race. Democratic candidate Hank Gilbert then wasted no time in switching to the ag commissioner race and announcing his endorsement of CHI-man Farouk Shami for Governor. Gilberts move is ...3 days ago -
Hynes to Quinn: No way on borrowing
Clout St —
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Posted by Monique Garcia at 2:05 p.m.; updated at 4:17 p.m. Comptroller Dan Hynes said today that he wont sign off on Democratic primary rival Gov. Pat Quinns plan to borrow $500 million to help pay down the states backlog...3 days ago -
Bill White is running for governor, and he’s already under attack for supporting gay rights
Instant Tea —
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It’s official. Houston Mayor Bill White, a Democrat, is running for governor. White’s announcement is being broadcast live on his campaign Web site as we speak. Meanwhile, the Texas Republican Party is already attacking White and accusing him of being “too liberal for Texas.” The online ad posted ...3 days ago -
La Cervecera Gets Slapped Around on Payday Loans
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion —
Authority: 501
I read this piece by Howard Fischer this morning. Tell me something: what does it say that the likes of Vernon Parker and John Munger, neither of whom are exactly vessels of proletarian outrage, get to call you out for being an industry stooge and selling out the working poor? Heck, even Joe Arpaio got [...]3 days ago -
Wildcat Coal, One-Termers, and Unbridled Pessimism
Barefoot and Progressive —
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Steve Beshear, meet John Cheves. Hes here to hand you your ass : Mine permitting official overruled to ‘accommodate the coal interests’ FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear’s administration overruled its top mine permitting official last year to “accommodate the coal interests” and reinstate a policy the ...3 days ago -
Branstad lists legislative endorsements
Des Moines Register Staff Blogs Iowa Politics Insider —
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Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the job again, has announced that 14 state lawmakers have endorsed him. The legislators, all Republicans, are: state Sens. Randy Feenstra of Hull, David Johnson of Ocheyeden, Larry Noble of Ankeny and Pat Ward of West Des Moines; and state ...3 days ago -
Gov. Pat Quinn history a little fuzzy on borrowing money
Clout St —
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Posted by Rick Pearson at 8 a.m. When Gov. Pat Quinn accused Comptroller Dan Hynes of playing politics on a plan to use short-term borrowing to pay a backlog of state bills, the governor said that when he was state...3 days ago -
Young Professionals for Diane Denish Event 12/11/09 at Scalo, Albuquerque
Featured States News —
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Original Author: Democracy for New Mexico From the Committee to Elect Diane Denish: Please Join Esteban Aguilar Jr. . C. Shannon Bacon . Toni Balzano Belinda Barreras-Medrano . Heather Brewer Robin Brule . Cristy Carbon-Gaul . Morris J. Chavez Katy Duhigg . Gretchen ...4 days ago -
A Clue About John Munger’s Base
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion —
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Hat tip to the pseudonymous poster calling himself “A Person With Multiple Cars.” This is from the John Munger campaign’s “How Can I Help?” page:Put a “Munger for Governor” bumper sticker on each of your carsThey fail to note that a supporter can put yard signs in each of his or her homes, and sign [...]4 days ago -
Who Benefits?
Drifting Through The Grift —
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We know the ones who are trembling like possums in a room full of cats. But will anyone benefit from the Capitol cluster conflagration? Theres one who might. From the Barrow Journal reporting on Karen Handel talk with county Republicans : In 2003, Handel was elected chairman of the Fulton County Board of ...4 days ago
