Saturday, September 13, 2008
Pick of Palin energizes area GOP efforts
From the St. Petersburg Times:
It's Friday afternoon, and the Hillsborough County Republican Party headquarters is buzzing.
While Ann Carder sits at a small desk phoning to drum up support for Republican presidential nominee John McCain, Rodney Akers assembles yard signs and Suzy Davis collects donations from people who stop by the Brandon office.
Barbara Graham walks in and requests two bumper stickers.
"Make sure they say Palin on them," she says.
Republicans from Pinellas County to Pensacola say McCain's choice of the gun-shooting-hockey-mom governor of Alaska as his running mate has ramped up Floridians' interest in the GOP ticket dramatically.
Click here to read the entire article.
It's Friday afternoon, and the Hillsborough County Republican Party headquarters is buzzing.
While Ann Carder sits at a small desk phoning to drum up support for Republican presidential nominee John McCain, Rodney Akers assembles yard signs and Suzy Davis collects donations from people who stop by the Brandon office.
Barbara Graham walks in and requests two bumper stickers.
"Make sure they say Palin on them," she says.
Republicans from Pinellas County to Pensacola say McCain's choice of the gun-shooting-hockey-mom governor of Alaska as his running mate has ramped up Floridians' interest in the GOP ticket dramatically.
Click here to read the entire article.
Florida may be falling from Obama's grasp
From the St. Pete Times:
Barack Obama could be on the verge of falling out of contention in Florida.
...
But for all the attention to Florida from the Obama campaign, there's little tangible evidence it's paying off.
He is farther behind in the state than John Kerry was at this point in 2004, even though McCain began buying Florida TV ads only last week. By this time in 2004, the Bush-Cheney campaign had spent $13-million on Florida TV. In the rolling average of Florida polls compiled by the Web site RealClearPolitics.com, Obama has never taken the lead over McCain in Florida, and the latest average shows him behind by 5 percentage points. They were tied in early August.
Four Florida polls came out this week, with one showing a tied race, the others showing McCain leading by 5 to 8 percentage points.
Click here to read the full article.
Barack Obama could be on the verge of falling out of contention in Florida.
...
But for all the attention to Florida from the Obama campaign, there's little tangible evidence it's paying off.
He is farther behind in the state than John Kerry was at this point in 2004, even though McCain began buying Florida TV ads only last week. By this time in 2004, the Bush-Cheney campaign had spent $13-million on Florida TV. In the rolling average of Florida polls compiled by the Web site RealClearPolitics.com, Obama has never taken the lead over McCain in Florida, and the latest average shows him behind by 5 percentage points. They were tied in early August.
Four Florida polls came out this week, with one showing a tied race, the others showing McCain leading by 5 to 8 percentage points.
Click here to read the full article.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Govenor Crist on Florida’s Fuel Supply and Gas Prices
“Currently Florida is watching Hurricane Ike approach the Gulf shores of Texas. The people of Texas are in our prayers, and we stand ready to help them in the recovery efforts following the storm. Last evening, I reached out to Governor Perry to let him know that Floridians are prepared to assist our neighbors in their time of need.
“It is important for the people of Florida to know that our state currently has an adequate fuel supply. Major fuel companies continue to deliver millions of gallons of gasoline and diesel to retailers and communities across the state. In addition, we are coordinating with the petroleum industry and representatives from the Florida Petroleum Council and Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association to ensure that there is fuel to meet current consumer needs.
“Despite this fact, there are confirmed reports of gas stations charging more than five dollars a gallon, which can only be described as unconscionable. Raising rates to exorbitant levels like this only causes unnecessary panic and fear. This type of behavior will not be tolerated, and I pledge to work with Attorney General McCollum and Agriculture Commissioner Bronson to ensure swift and appropriate action is taken against all price gougers.
“To report suspected cases of price gouging, please call 1-800-HELP-FLA or 1-866-966-7226.”
“It is important for the people of Florida to know that our state currently has an adequate fuel supply. Major fuel companies continue to deliver millions of gallons of gasoline and diesel to retailers and communities across the state. In addition, we are coordinating with the petroleum industry and representatives from the Florida Petroleum Council and Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association to ensure that there is fuel to meet current consumer needs.
“Despite this fact, there are confirmed reports of gas stations charging more than five dollars a gallon, which can only be described as unconscionable. Raising rates to exorbitant levels like this only causes unnecessary panic and fear. This type of behavior will not be tolerated, and I pledge to work with Attorney General McCollum and Agriculture Commissioner Bronson to ensure swift and appropriate action is taken against all price gougers.
“To report suspected cases of price gouging, please call 1-800-HELP-FLA or 1-866-966-7226.”
Voten Ahora
Por favor tomen un momento para votar y para apoyar a nuestros veteranos quienes tuvieron en un debate esta mañana. Aprovechen para mostrar su apoyo para Joe Martory y Douglas Saballos, quienes han servido este país y a todos nosotros. ¡Gracias!
Haga clic Aqui
Haga clic Aqui
Greer vs. Thurman on PowerPlay
Chairman Greer and Florida Democrat Party Chairman Karen Thurman appear on an episode of Sayfie TV’s “PowerPlay” today at www.sayfiereview.com. Please take a moment to cast your vote for Chairman Greer in the online poll to the right of the video, show your support and tell Florida’s power players that Chairman Greer won the debate!
Note to Democrats: You can only vote once.
Note to Democrats: You can only vote once.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Statement on Patriot Day
Tallahassee- Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today released the following statement regarding the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:
“Today, as Americans join together to remember the victims and the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives during one of the most horrendous event in our nation’s history, our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those who were lost,” stated RPOF Chairman Jim Greer. “We honor the selfless men and women of our Armed Forces who risk their lives every day to protect our country, secure our liberty, and work to prevent future attacks.”
“Today, as Americans join together to remember the victims and the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives during one of the most horrendous event in our nation’s history, our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those who were lost,” stated RPOF Chairman Jim Greer. “We honor the selfless men and women of our Armed Forces who risk their lives every day to protect our country, secure our liberty, and work to prevent future attacks.”
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Turnpike Shirts Still Talk of the Town
On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Florida's delegates were decked out in turnpike shirts, quickly becoming a favorite of TV cameras and bloggers. The shirts have now become one of the hottest collectors' items from the 2008 Convention. (a little birdie told us a CNN producer loved the shirts so much, she requested one to wear home to D.C.)
Check out new photos of the decked-out delegates at www.rpof.org; we even made it onto the Tollroads News!
Check out new photos of the decked-out delegates at www.rpof.org; we even made it onto the Tollroads News!
Breaking News: Florida Republican Leaders Named to Truth Squad to Counter Attacks on Governor Sarah Palin
The McCain-Palin press office just released a list of “Truth Squad” members, including 3 Florida leaders.
The press release notes: “With today's Wall Street Journal report that pro-Obama Democrats have ‘airdropped a mini-army of 30 lawyers, investigators and opposition researchers into Anchorage’ to dig for dirt on our vice presidential nominee, the McCain-Palin campaign today launched the Palin Truth Squad to counter recent attacks on Governor Sarah Palin, her family, her friends and her record of accomplishment. The Palin Truth Squad will set the record straight against Internet and liberal smears of Governor Palin.”
Below are the Florida members of the Truth Squad:
National Members Of The Palin Truth Squad:
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)
State Members Of The Palin Truth Squad:
State Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff (FL)
County Commissioner Mildred Fernandez (FL)
The press release notes: “With today's Wall Street Journal report that pro-Obama Democrats have ‘airdropped a mini-army of 30 lawyers, investigators and opposition researchers into Anchorage’ to dig for dirt on our vice presidential nominee, the McCain-Palin campaign today launched the Palin Truth Squad to counter recent attacks on Governor Sarah Palin, her family, her friends and her record of accomplishment. The Palin Truth Squad will set the record straight against Internet and liberal smears of Governor Palin.”
Below are the Florida members of the Truth Squad:
National Members Of The Palin Truth Squad:
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)
State Members Of The Palin Truth Squad:
State Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff (FL)
County Commissioner Mildred Fernandez (FL)
Obama on Palin: 'Mother, governor, moose shooter'
Politico.com reports from Farmington Hills, MI:
Obama told the crowd that McCain and Palin spent most of the convention talking about their biographies.
Palin's bio is "compelling," Obama said.
The crowd booed. "No, it's an interesting story." More boos. "No, no, it is. I mean that sincerely. Mother, governor, moose shooter."
The crowd broke out in laughter. "That's cool. That's cool. That's cool stuff," Obama said.
We say...Sportsmen and -women and Second Amendment Rights supporters in Florida don't think your remarks are cool at all, Senator Obama.
Obama told the crowd that McCain and Palin spent most of the convention talking about their biographies.
Palin's bio is "compelling," Obama said.
The crowd booed. "No, it's an interesting story." More boos. "No, no, it is. I mean that sincerely. Mother, governor, moose shooter."
The crowd broke out in laughter. "That's cool. That's cool. That's cool stuff," Obama said.
We say...Sportsmen and -women and Second Amendment Rights supporters in Florida don't think your remarks are cool at all, Senator Obama.
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