July 29, 2011 - 6:00pm
The Tea Fragger Party
July 29, 2011 - 6:00pm
Fragging: "To intentionally kill or wound (one's superior officer, etc.), esp. with a hand grenade."
Florida Insurance Rates Go Through Car Roof -- Isn't That a PIP?
Submitted by Anonymous on July 29, 2011 - 4:35pm
Today's Sunshine State News report on skyrocketing insurance rates hit home with the Consumer Federation's Walter Dartland, who cited fraud as a prime cost driver.
"One way of emphasizing the cost of fraud is to cite the average cost of PIP [Personal Insurance Protection for autos] is $850 for just $10,000 of coverage. It is even higher in Miami, about $1,000 plus," he reported.
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Florida Democratic Party Spokesman Leaving; Will the Next One Speak?
Submitted by Anonymous on July 29, 2011 - 4:07pm
The Florida Democratic Party announced Friday that "main spokesman" Erik Jotkoff is leaving to "move on to the next opportunity."
Jotkoff, who has been an FDP mouthpiece for three years, did not specify his next destination. The statement, quoting Jotkoff, said only that he would be "taking some time off to relax and recharge before announcing my future plans."
Praised by his friends in the mainstream media, Jotkoff took a different tack when dealing with Sunshine State News. The "spokesman" has steadfastly refused to speak to SSN on the record.
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Gov. Rick Scott's Weekly Address
Submitted by Nancy Smith on July 29, 2011 - 3:38pm
"This week, I marked the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by creating the Governors Commission on Jobs for Persons with Disabilities. During the economic downturn, workers with disabilities lost jobs at a rate 9 percent higher than workers without disabilities.
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Florida Lottery Sales Up, But Do Proceeds Enrich Education 'Enhancement'? No Answer
July 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Rick Perry's States'-Rights Spiel on Abortion Flops With Susan B. Anthony List
Submitted by Anonymous on July 29, 2011 - 1:59pm
The conservative Susan B. Anthony List is questioning Texas Gov. Rick Perry's stand on abortion, saying his commitment to states' rights ignores a responsibility to protect the unborn.
Perry was quoted as telling reporters in Houston this week, You either have to believe in the 10th Amendment or you dont, explaining his belief that if Roe v. Wade were overturned, the legality of abortion would be decided at the state level.
On other occasions, Perry has referred to Roe. v. Wade as a case of judicial activism.
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Minorities, Liberals Falling Out Over 'Fair Districts'
July 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Pushed by the progressive left, Fair Districts' reforms collided with minority interests at the state's redistricting road show in Central Florida.
Lawmakers were caught in the middle in Orlando last week when Hispanics and African-Americans demanded that the Legislature carve out legislative and congressional districts for them.
Emilio Perez, chairman of the Central Florida Redistricting Council, told legislators that failure to draw a Hispanic-heavy congressional district would "be like penalizing us for the growth that landed this state two new congressional districts."
For Florida Vets Hall of Fame, Politicians Aren't the Only Patriots
July 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Gov. Rick Scott Orders Special Election for Tony Hill's District 1 Seat
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 29, 2011 - 10:28am
Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order Friday setting up a special election for state Senate District 1, the seat held by Sen. Tony Hill, D-Jacksonville, until he resigned recently to take a position in the administration of new Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown.
The primary will be held on Sept. 20, with the general election taking place Oct. 18. The district includes parts of Duval, St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler and Volusia counties.
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