Monday, December 1, 2008
Georgia on our Minds...
The folks at Politico sum up the short Obama coattails in GA, noting, "Democrats have given a lot of lip service to the Georgia runoff, but don’t seem to have put their money behind their man. USA Today reports that Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss “raised $1.6 million in large contributions — amounts of $1,000 or more — from Nov. 13 through Nov. 21 compared with $462,000 for [Jim] Martin.” Outside groups have done even more, as the NRSC has put $2.5 million into the race, more than twice that of outside Democratic groups.
Belinda Ortiz to Head Hispanic Outreach for RPOF
Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today announced his appointment of Belinda Ortiz to serve as Director of Hispanic Outreach and Deputy Director of the Minority Outreach and Coalitions Department for the Republican Party of Florida.
“Hispanic voters in Florida are an important part of our party’s future success and the appointment of Belinda Ortiz demonstrates that gaining the confidence and ultimately the Hispanic vote is a top priority,” said Chairman Greer.
Ortiz most recently served as president and chief executive officer for Zitro of Orlando, Inc., a public relations and business development firm in Central Florida. She previously served as director of public policy for the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association. Visit RPOF's website for more.
“Hispanic voters in Florida are an important part of our party’s future success and the appointment of Belinda Ortiz demonstrates that gaining the confidence and ultimately the Hispanic vote is a top priority,” said Chairman Greer.
Ortiz most recently served as president and chief executive officer for Zitro of Orlando, Inc., a public relations and business development firm in Central Florida. She previously served as director of public policy for the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association. Visit RPOF's website for more.
Kosmas Backer Caught Making Sweetheart Deals
Will Suzanne Kosmas Condemn Her Benefactor or Keep Taking His Dirty Money?
Washington- It’s no secret that Suzanne Kosmas' recent bid for a seat in Congress was bankrolled by the ethically tarnished New York Congressman Charlie Rangel. And now, Kosmas' financier is in even more hot water - Rangel has been called upon to step down from his position as House Ways and Means Chair by yet another major editorial board for his appalling disregard of the most basic ethical standards.
The Washington Post takes Rangel to task for a possible quid pro quo deal with a major donor:
“[The] latest revelation of Mr. Rangel’s ethical tin ear is the most galling yet. While he remains innocent until proven otherwise, he should step aside as chairman while the ethics committee expands its inquiry."
Read more here.
Washington- It’s no secret that Suzanne Kosmas' recent bid for a seat in Congress was bankrolled by the ethically tarnished New York Congressman Charlie Rangel. And now, Kosmas' financier is in even more hot water - Rangel has been called upon to step down from his position as House Ways and Means Chair by yet another major editorial board for his appalling disregard of the most basic ethical standards.
The Washington Post takes Rangel to task for a possible quid pro quo deal with a major donor:
“[The] latest revelation of Mr. Rangel’s ethical tin ear is the most galling yet. While he remains innocent until proven otherwise, he should step aside as chairman while the ethics committee expands its inquiry."
Read more here.
Mortgage Lenders Answer Governor Crist's Call for Foreclosure Relief During Holidays
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist joined representatives of the banking and mortgage lending industry to announce a voluntary agreement to provide foreclosure relief to Florida homestead property owners for the next 45 days. Governor Crist encouraged lenders to continue their efforts to actively negotiate with struggling homeowners during the coming months to help people stay in their homes.
“I applaud these bankers and lenders for giving people hope during this challenging economic time,” Governor Crist said. “Struggling families and homeowners should rest easier during this holiday season, knowing that these lenders have heard the pleas of homeowners.”
Read more here
“I applaud these bankers and lenders for giving people hope during this challenging economic time,” Governor Crist said. “Struggling families and homeowners should rest easier during this holiday season, knowing that these lenders have heard the pleas of homeowners.”
Read more here
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Grateful this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, we are first and foremost grateful for our friends and family and the men and women in uniform serving at home and abroad to defend the freedoms we hold dear and secure those freedoms for others.
Here at the RPOF we are also grateful for the many unforgettable events that we've been a part of over the past year or so--P4 and the FOX News debate, the CNN/YouTube debate, the FAU debate, Florida's historic 1/29 primary, the Black Republican Conference and the Hispanic Leadership Conference, the Republican National Convention and the launch of the Conventional Wisdom blog, and the Presidential campaign in Florida, to name a few...
It's been an exciting year and we look forward to politics in 2009!
Here at the RPOF we are also grateful for the many unforgettable events that we've been a part of over the past year or so--P4 and the FOX News debate, the CNN/YouTube debate, the FAU debate, Florida's historic 1/29 primary, the Black Republican Conference and the Hispanic Leadership Conference, the Republican National Convention and the launch of the Conventional Wisdom blog, and the Presidential campaign in Florida, to name a few...
It's been an exciting year and we look forward to politics in 2009!
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