With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought we’d provide a link that will make Democrats and Republicans happy. President Trump has ordered doubters to “Read The Transcript.” Great idea Sir! Much better than the ones in the attached Memorandum of Telephone Conversation. Maybe the more people that read the “transcript” will help Americans have a…
DetailsTuesday’s sweeping victories in Virginia to regain control of that commonwealth’s House, Senate and Governorship prove Democrats are prepared to restore civility to the American political landscape. Even in the deep-red state of Kentucky, Trump’s “Mini-Me” toady, incumbent Governor Matt Bevin couldn’t leverage visits by the President or Vice President to retain enough of Trump’s…
DetailsEDC members and others ready to march with their “Living the Dream on a Planet That’s Green” float in Pioneer Days Parade. Photo by David Williams. by Karn Cunningham, EDC Board Member and Pioneer Days Float Coordinator Hurricane Dorian tried, but failed, to stop the 63rd Englewood Pioneers Days Parade on Labor Day. The parade…
DetailsOur Florida legislature can be counted on to overturn the will of the voters. They have done this with class size, medical marijuana, high-speed rail, and land conservation. They’re up to their tricks again when it comes to Amendment 4 — the restoration of voting rights for former felons. You’ll recall that in 2018, this…
DetailsFour female journalists will moderate the fifth Democratic presidential primary debate to be held in Georgia on November 20, 2019. See the excellent article: All-Female Panel To Moderate Next Presidential Debate (Asking The Questions Women Want Answered) by Avery Blank Senior Contributor for ForbesWomen With men reporting twice as much as women on evening news broadcasts of major…
DetailsThe Englewood Pioneer Days Parade on Saturday hosted a tremendous turnout by members of the Democratic Party. Our neighbors showed robust support with cheers and positive reactions to the festive Award-Winning float. More than two dozen members of the newly established Englewood Democratic Club were joined by members of the Charlotte Co. DEC, Democratic Club,…
DetailsMarketplace Open Enrollment begins Friday, November 1 and runs through December 15. You can enroll for or change coverage during this time. If you are already enrolled in a plan and want to change it, you can do so any time before December 15. Now is the time to visit HealthCare.gov or 1-800-318-2596, to review your…
DetailsOver 150 Events Planned in 34 Counties Across the State This Sunday, November 3, marks one-year out from the 2020 Presidential Election, and to mark the date the Florida Democratic Party will hold a weekend of action. On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers will participate in over 150 events in 34 counties across the…
Details“Everyday Americans don’t own resorts they can list as alternative addresses to tinker with their tax liability,” Rep. Nita Lowey tweeted Thursday. President Donald Trump’s critics jeered him online and accused him of trying to lighten his tax bill after he announced Thursday that his permanent residence would be Palm Beach, Florida, rather than Trump Tower…
DetailsDP Currently Has Largest Field Staff in the Country for a Democratic State Party Fort Lauderdale, Fl.- The Florida Democratic Party is adding to its staff ahead of the 2020 Primary Elections, announcing Tuesday they are expanding their field staff to be the largest in the country. “We know that in the past…
DetailsTALLAHASSEE — The Republican Party of Florida on Monday postponed its biggest annual fundraiser, a move that some officials blamed on lackluster interest from donors. Planners were having difficulty selling table sponsorships to the Statesman’s Dinner, and money that Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to raise for the event has yet to arrive. Event planners also…
DetailsThe Trivia and Basket Party is the most popular Club event of the year. Tickets to bid on prizes will be sold 7 for $3 and may be purchased in advance at Dem Club Headquarters and our Nov. 9 meeting. Trivia and Basket Party will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 12:00 pm. at…
Detailsby Jane Merriam, CCDEC Secretary Imagine more than doubling the number of Democratic elected officials in your area. That is what a grassroots organization did in St. Johns County in the 2018 elections. (St. Johns County is located on the Atlantic coast and St. Augustine is the county seat.) The grassroots organization, St. Johns County…
DetailsTallahassee, Fl.- Following a report highlighting Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman’s VIP attendance at Ron DeSantis’ Inauguration celebration in January, the Florida Democratic Party is expanding its public records request to start on November 7th and include any and all correspondence had between the duo and DeSantis when he was Governor-elect and Governor. The Tampa…
DetailsAbout two dozen House Republicans stormed a deposition in secure House Intelligence Committee spaces to rail against the impeachment inquiry of the president. Their political stunt was aimed at throwing the depositions into doubt. Led by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, conservative Republicans demanded to see the proceedings where members of three committees…
Detailsby Jane Merriam, CCDEC Secretary We are working hard to get new voters registered and to get our petitions for the Minimum Wage and Ban Assault Weapons signed. This week we were at Murdock Administrative Building and at the Peace Rive Pride food Truck Festival. Time is running out to get BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS…
DetailsTallahassee, Fl. –– On October 23, Rep. Matt Gaetz, along with fellow Florida Rep. Ross Spano and with the blessing of the House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, barged into a secure room designed to allow members of Congress to be briefed on classified and sensitive information. Storming the room was widely condemned and has alarmed national security experts.…
Detailsby Karn Cummingham, Englewood Democratic Club The Englewood Democratic Club had planned to march in the Englewood Pioneer Days Parade, originally scheduled for last Labor Day. Those plans and the parade were blown away when Hurricane Dorian threatened our area. Pioneer Day organizers vowed to continue the 63-year-old tradition and have rescheduled festivities and the…
DetailsTallahassee, Fl.- This morning, the Wall Street Journal released a new report, which reveals personal photos from Lev Parnas’ Instagram account. In one photo, Parnas poses with then gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump Jr. Another photo shows both Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman at the DeSantis election night party. DeSantis has yet to…
DetailsOn Friday, a federal judge temporarily blocked Florida’s state law that imposed significant restrictions on people with felony convictions who want to register to vote. The preliminary injunction that the judge granted was requested by the ACLU and other organizations and rebuked Gov. DeSantis and the Republican-controlled legislature. The decision only applies to the plaintiffs…
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