With a Leon County Circuit Court judge in Tallahassee knocking Amendment 7 -- a redistricting measure backed by both houses of the Legislature -- off the ballot, Democratic leaders are praising the ruling. While there have been some prominent exceptions, such as U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown and Senate Minority Leader Al Lawson, D-Tallahassee, most Florida Democrats opposed Amendment 7, backing Amendments 5 and 6 which are being supported by FairDistricts Florida.

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell to Keynote Dem Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

By Kevin Derby

The Florida Democratic Party will be holding its annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on July 17th in Hollywood and a big-time Democrat from Delaware will be giving the keynote address. No, not Vice President Joe Biden. Gov. Jack Markell of Delaware, who is the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, will be speaking at the dinner, and both he and the party are using the event to push state CFO Alex Sinks gubernatorial ambitions. Sink is a favorite in the Democratic primary over Brian Moore.

Video: Haridopolos Reacts to Judge's Decision Against Redistricting Amendment 7

By Kevin Derby

Dem Chair Karen Thurman Lashes Out at Rick Scott's Campaign-Finance-Law Challenge

By Kevin Derby

Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Karen Thurman is in a rare position in agreeing with Republican gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Bill McCollum -- in beating up on Rick Scotts legal challenge to state campaign-finance laws. "Rick Scott's frivolous lawsuit once again shows Floridians that he thinks he is above the law, said Thurman on Thursday. "While this arrogance is what we have come to expect from the man whose company committed the largest Medicare fraud in U.S. history, Floridians deserve better and expect more.

Jeff Greene Launches New TV Ad on Jobs

By Kevin Derby

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Greene, who sent out a mailing this week detailing his jobs plan, released a new commercial over Floridas airwaves to reinforce his economic message. The commercial comes on a day where U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, Greenes chief rival for the nomination, appears stalling. A new poll released on Thursday morning by Rasmussen Reports revealed that Greene was doing better than Meek in the general election -- though still far behind likely Republican candidate Marco Rubio and independent Gov. Charlie Crist.

Breaking News: Tallahassee Judge Says Redistricting Amendment 7 is a No-Go in November

By Kevin Derby

Amendment 7, pushed to the November ballot by Sen. Mike Haridopolos and others among the state Republican leadership, will no longer be up for a vote in November, a Tallahassee judge has ruled. The amendment had been crafted to balance out -- or oppose -- Amendments 5 and 6, which dealt with gerrymandering districts. Haridopolos says it was important to make sure minority rights were protected in the redistricting process.

Dwayne Taylor Proposes BP Fund Special Session

By Kevin Derby

While more than a few members of the Legislature have urged Gov. Charlie Crist to call for a special session to deal with the oil spill in the Gulf, Rep. Dwayne Taylor, D-Daytona Beach, has added a twist to his call for one -- make BP fund the session. I understand that calling a special session has financial obligations that this state may otherwise use for other budgetary items, wrote Taylor to Crist. To not burden our taxpayers, I suggest that we call on BP to pay for the expenses associated with calling a special session.

New Poll has Marco Rubio Edging Charlie Crist -- While Jeff Greene Does Better than Kendrick Meek

By Kevin Derby

Rasmussen Reports released a poll on Thursday morning showing the U.S. Senate battle remains up for grabs between independent candidate Gov. Charlie Crist and former House Speaker Marco Rubio, the likely Republican nominee.

Kendrick Meek Raises $1 Million

By Kevin Derby

U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek announced on Thursday morning that his campaign for the U.S. Senate had raised more than $1 million from more than 7,000 supporters in the second quarter of 2010. Meek's camp is arguing that the fact that 85 percent of the donors gave $100 or less shows there is widespread support for its candidate.

Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade Put Florida's Secret Economic Weapon on the Map. Can it Lure in LeBron James?

By Kevin Derby

Free agent Chris Bosh signing with -- and Dwyane Wade returning to -- the Miami Heat, not to mention the large possibility that LeBron James could be heading to South Beach, has brought attention to one of Floridas greatest economic strengths: there is no state income tax. An AP article pointed out: Trendy spots, great weather and no state income tax make Miami a favorite of many NBA players.

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