President Trump last year at the White House. His mental health has been questioned since the early days of his administration. Image Credit: Damon Winter/The New York Times Trump’s catastrophic performance has as much to do with psychology as ideology Source: New York Times By Jennifer Senior, Opinion columnist Posted: April 5, 2020 Since the…
DetailsImage Credit : Farenheit211 Source: Charlotte County Democrats By: Teresa Jenkins Posted: April 7, 2020 Emergency Rule 20-1 “removes the requirement that the qualifying items be ‘original[s] and signatures thereon … be made in ink’ so that these items can be collected, notarized, and submitted with limited person-to-person contact.” A second Emergency Rule (20-2) addressed…
DetailsWhile November’s election may seem far away, it’s critical that Florida’s Supervisors of Election start acting now to ensure as many residents as possible can vote by mail, and take steps to expand in-person and early voting options for those who need it. In a letter to Secretary of State Laurel Lee and the Governor,…
DetailsSource: WFLA NewsChannel 8by: Kelsey SunderlandPosted: Mar 30, 2020 / 12:44 PM EDT / Updated: Mar 31, 2020 / 09:03 AM EDT TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic may be farther out for Floridians than many previously thought, according to a new study. The University of…
DetailsORGANIZING IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS The Charlotte County Democratic Party is currently observing social distancing guidelines. Our physical office is closed until further notice. If you need help or services please contact us on (941) 258-3542. We take the coronavirus seriously and the safety of you and your loved ones is our most important…
DetailsCHARLOTTEDEMS.COM EDITORIAL NOTE: Recently, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell* tried to excuse the Trump Administration’s lack of response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, because the President was distracted by the Impeachment trial. He said “came up while we were tied down in the impeachment trial. And I think it diverted the attention of the…
DetailsEditorial Note from CharlotteDems.com: Is the POTUS really trying to restrict Constitutionally protected free speech – of himself? See the ad and please share this story with everyone you know. Trump camp threatens local TV stations over Democratic ad Source: KOKH Fox 25 – Oklahoma City Fox News Affiliate by The Associated PressThursday, March 26th 2020…
DetailsCensus results affect planning and funding for healthcare—including programs such as Medicaid, Medicare Part B, State Children’s Health Insurance, and the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. In mid-March, instructions were mailed to homes across the state on how to complete the 2020 Census. All households should have received their letter with an access code…
DetailsStunningly, even in the midst of the Coronavirus global pandemic, Republicans still trying to find a way to dismantle the ACA with no viable alternative on the table. The current administration is choosing not only not to defend the law in the Supreme Court but is actually part of a lawsuit along with 18 states…
DetailsIn Tallahassee, Democrats’ efforts to provide a tax credit to working families, lower prescription drug prices and protect the environment were ignored. Below is a Press Release from the Florida Democratic Party TALLAHASSEE, FL. — This session, Democratic leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fight for Floridians and to demand change to make Florida a better…
DetailsAs your Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, your safety is my greatest concern. With new cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 announced daily in Florida, my department is working to reduce the risk of its spread by making sure places that millions of Floridians visit daily — like grocery stores, convenience stores, and gas stations…
DetailsDelayed but not defeated by coronavirus precautions, the Blue Gala will take place on September 19, 2020. Please join us to celebrate our democratic values and contribute to the eventual defeat of Trump’s assault on our democracy and way of life. Let’s make this a true GALA! This annual event celebrates the successes of Charlotte County…
DetailsIn a crisis like the one we are currently facing, it is important to have the facts. Our World In Data has a page of statistics regarding the infection and mortality numbers regarding the Coronavirus. I downloaded the data and made a few charts based on the US numbers. Take a look at them and…
DetailsThe world will likely need to adjust to many “new normal” lifestyle changes as a result of the Coronavirus global pandemic. Realistically and sadly, even in this time of global crisis, Donald Trump does not appear capable of adaptiation. Trump’s supporters, sychophants and enablers are propping up a man who speaks without knowledge, forethought or…
DetailsAs of Sunday, March 15, there were 106 Florida residents diagnosed with coronavirus with 5 cases in Lee County, 5 cases in Collier and one in Charlotte. Three Florida residents have died. On Saturday morning, March 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a broadly bi-partisan coronavirus relief package. Forty House members, all Republican, voted…
DetailsThe president of the United States has begun arguing that an election conducted via the postal service would be riddled with fraud: “Mail ballots—they cheat. OK? People cheat. There’s a lot of dishonesty going along with mail-in voting.” Except there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the U.S. much less with vote-by-mail. “No…
DetailsA new website and online community has been announced to help us beat Trump here in Florida. The site is paid for by the Florida Democratic Party. Find out what Floridians are saying. Take the fight to social media. Find an event near you. Tell your story about what’s at stake. Check out this new…
DetailsIn this stunning story, see how close to home alleged Republican voter fraud efforts exist. CC Democrats Editor By Michael Levenson March 7, 2020 A Florida woman was charged on Thursday after officials said she filled out 10 voter registration forms with false information, at least six of which enrolled Democratic and independent voters in the…
DetailsSpeakers: Karen Lieberman and Bruce NissenMeeting of SW Fla group for Separation of State and Religion When: Was March 29 – Now PostponedWhere: (Charlotte County Democratic Club)3596 Tamiami Trail #102, Sunnydell PlazaPort Charlotte FL] The now-infamous Supreme Court decision Citizens United in 2010 allows “dark money” in unlimited amounts to undermine the democratic nature…
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