Governor Palin's Florida Blitz

Governor Sarah Palin Campaigns in Polk City, Florida
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Voter Fraud Alert

Thousands of dead Floridians are registered to vote and some in Central Florida had ballots cast in their names long after their deaths.

“That is scary,” said Jim Branch.

Branch’s mother Marjorie died in 2004 but someone voted for her in 2006. Branch had tried to get his mother removed from the voter rolls.

“It was much easier for me calling Social Security and taking her off not getting any more checks here, than it was that (voter registration),” he sid (sic).

County records show James Santiago voted in the 2006 general election. He too, was dead. His wife, Joann, sees this as an open invitation for voter fraud.

“I think it leaves it open to sign his name, during an election, especially an important one like this year,” said Joann.

Channel Nine discovered 1,636 registered voters in Central Florida are dead.

“This is what makes Supervisors of Elections lose sleep at night,” said Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Ann McFall.

McFall said it used to be easy to clear out voter rolls.

“We had two people who did nothing but cut obituary notices out of the papers,” she said. “That’s how we found out someone died.”

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Country First

A few proud young Americans in Seminole County got together over the weekend and decided to do something positive to remind everyone that this is still the greatest nation on earth, the most generous nation on earth, the most free and prosperous nation and that John McCain will stand up for America.

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PreConditions

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Greer says Madison, Jefferson and the Gang Would Applaud Crist

The Herald Tribune's Joe Follick blogs:

Republican Party of Florida chairman Jim Greer had a short interview on MSNBC this afternoon where he defended Gov. Charlie Crist’s 180-degree switcheroo to expand early voting hours.

Greer was asked about an anonymous quote in Politico from a Florida Republican who said the move will cost McCain the election by expanding the ability of Democrats to vote.

“I don’t believe that. We shouldn’t be partisan when it comes to giving voters the opportunity to participate in the process. I know there are some that believe the governor’s actions yesterday to extend voting was not good for the Republican Party. I don’t buy that. I don’t think we’re going to see a greater number of voters coming to the polls,” Greer said, adding that the number of voters will stay the same even if the lines get shorter.

“I think Gov. Crist’s actions yesterday would make our founding fathers quite proud,” he said.

TV Special

RPOF Statement on Jon Ausman Press Conference

Tallahassee—Republican Party of Florida Communications Director Erin VanSickle released the following statement today regarding Jon Ausman’s claim that the Supervisors of Elections in Pinellas and Manatee Counties are suppressing the vote:

“Jon Ausman’s political stunt today, while typical, is as deceptive as his claims are false. Florida's voters have unprecedented access to convenient ways to cast their vote, including 15 days to cast their vote in person and several weeks during which they may vote absentee in the comfort of their own homes. How is this suppressing the vote?

“Florida’s Supervisors of Elections were required to submit their Early Vote locations by October 5th. The law is plain and simple. Voters should question why Ausman is raising this question now, with just seven days until Election Day, instead of weighing in prior to the deadline.

“If voters in Manatee and Pinellas Counties do not want to participate in Early Voting for whatever reason, they can vote by mail or in person on Election Day. We don’t need a grand jury to tell us that, it is already in Florida law.”

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The Future of CD-16: Tom Rooney

Today Candidate Tom Rooney launched the final commercial of his campaign for Florida’s 16th Congressional District. The spot titled “The Future” will run on broadcast television across the entire 16th district.

The commercial addresses how voters are tired of being misled by career politicians and Tom’s resolve to improve the economy and create new jobs. The spot also discusses Tom’s pledge to fight for seniors and veterans, and to not raise taxes. Tom Rooney will bring common sense leadership to Washington to tackle the
challenges we face today.

Tom Rooney served as a Captain in the U.S. Army as a JAG Officer, taught Constitutional and Military Law at
the United States Military Academy at West Point, was the CEO of Home Safe, a Palm Beach shelter for
abused children, and is running for the 16th Congressional District of Florida. For more information please visit www.tomrooney.com.

Chairman Greer on MSNBC

Watch RPOF Chairman Jim Greer discuss the state of the race in Florida on MSNBC.

Corruption

“Raul Martinez’s record of crooked and thug-like behavior has earned him the dubious honor of being named one of the most corrupt politicians in the state of Florida. The choice in this election couldn’t be any clearer.” – Ken Spain, NRCC Press Secretary

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"LIFE SAVINGS"

Time: Governor Crist One of Five Most Important People in American Politics Today

Time's ubiqitous political analyst Mark Halperin lists Governor Crist as one of "The Five Most Important People in American Politics Not Running for President" list on today's The Page.

With less than ten days to go before Election Day, this illustrates once again the key role that Florida's Governor continues to play on the national stage.