By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix, January 20, 2021 A statewide survey of Florida voters, conducted following the attack by Donald Trump’s supporters on the U.S. Capitol, suggests a distinct lack of support for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to ramp up criminal penalties for what he considers “disorderly” protests. Asked to rate their support for “protecting
by Linda Porterfield, Charlotte Dems writer Americans, at least those who believe in science, love Dr. Anthony Fauci. He has become a folk hero in the war against Covid-19 and serves as a beacon of scientific truth against a backdrop of silence, secrecy, and lies promoted by the Trump administration. For payback, the Trump administration
As Florida experiences a dangerous spike in COVID-19 cases, it is important to remember that when Marco Rubio had the chance to deliver billions of dollars in funding to speed up vaccinations, get personal protection equipment (PPE) to frontline workers, and keep Floridians safe he didn’t have the courage to do what was best for
To mark the start of Black History Month, Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Marcus Dixon released the following statement: “Black History Month is a time to remember, recognize, and honor the contributions of Black Americans to the rich fabric of our nation. Here in Florida, from our local communities to industry, from our City Halls and State
The Florida Senate has moved forward with school security legislation (SB 7030) that includes a provision that would allow classroom teachers to carry weapons. For years, the leading champion for arming teachers was U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, a staunch guns right advocate. He sponsored a bill three years in a row when he was a
The Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott Friday, would allow JROTC officers, current or retired armed service members and retired law enforcement officers to carry guns on school campuses.
By Marc Elias, Democracy Docket, September 27, 2021 Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s useful idiot. He was their useful idiot when he turned over the selection of federal judgeships to the Federalist Society. He was a useful idiot when he became the improbable candidate of the white evangelical movement. But, nowhere has his idiocy
By Roxanne Moore, Charlotte County Democratic Club President and Charlotte Dems contributing writer Are you ready to lose local home rule? Are you ready to lose control? Get ready! Senate Bill (SB) 856 and companion House Bill (HB) 839 will see that you do lose control and in ways you’ve never imagined. These two bills
Seventeenth Congressional District candidate April Freeman’s death was reported by local, state, and national media. Here is a sampling of some of it: Charlotte Sun WINK News MySunCoast.com (WWSB) Orlando Sentinel Associated Press (via WFTV) NBC New York CharlotteDems.com Charlotte County Chair Patrick Hurley sent this letter of condolence to local Party members on Monday
Congressional candidate April Freeman of Cape Coral was declared the winner tonight in the race to replace Republican incumbent Tom Rooney in District 17. Freeman defeated Bill Pollard Tuesday. WINK News reports that she had 77% of the vote to Pollard’s 23%. She will go on to face Greg Steube of Sarasota who was declared
Census 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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=11q-EpjMR0g “Ron DeSantis is running one of the most dishonest and divisive campaigns in modern Florida political history. Just like Donald Trump, DeSantis is using lies, conspiracies and ugly dog whistles to shamelessly divide Floridians and hide his own scandals,” said FDP spokesperson Kevin Donohoe. “Ron DeSantis’ campaign aims to please one person: Donald Trump
Opinion by JANICE ELLIS, The Missouri Independent, Feb 7, 2022. The distorted misinformation about affirmative action is once again raising its ugly head around the potential nomination of a Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. Before any qualified, likely overqualified, Black woman is nominated for the Supreme Court, her reputation is being tainted by
To All Congressional District (CD) #17 Registered Democrats: If you would like to be elected as a Florida Delegate to the 2020 National Democratic Convention you must complete a 2020 “District Level Delegate Filing Form” and return it to the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Headquarters in Tallahassee no later than Saturday, March 7, 2020 by
By John Kennedy, Capital Bureau, USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA, Sep 10, 2021 TALLAHASSEE – Another of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ policy priorities has been blocked, with a federal court Thursday stopping enforcement of his so-called anti-riot law that opponents said was riddled with constitutional defects. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker agreed with arguments made by several civil rights
The anti-protest bill — HB 1 Combating Public Disorder — will be debated and voted on the Senate floor Wednesday April 14th. If it passes, goes to the Governor for his signature. So, we ask you to contact your individual Senator before Wednesday to VOTE NO on this anti-democracy bill. If this bill passes, it will be sent directly to the Governor. Our
This week, the anti-immigrant bill SB 168 sponsored by Republican Senator and Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters, and the companion bill HB 527, were approved in party-line committee votes and are now headed to the House and Senate floor. In recent weeks, a broad coalition of business leaders, advocates, law enforcement, and elected officials have
Voters throughout Florida have already started casting ballots in the November election, and in record numbers. Voter enthusiasm is through the roof. Many Florida voters are voting in new ways — they may have requested a vote-by-mail ballot for the first time, or they may be voting early in-person in order to get their vote
By Zac Anderson, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Dec 3, 2021. Notorious Trump lawyer Sidney Powell meets with Sen. Joe Gruters. The Sarasota region’s connections to those fighting the 2020 election results keep growing, the latest example being a visit from former President Donald Trump lawyer Sidney Powell. Sarasota state Sen. Joe Gruters met with Powell and former
By Julian Mark, Washington Post, July 12, 2021 When Glen Nguyen drove his boat out onto Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon, he did not bother bringing his fishing rod. The 38-year-old St. Petersburg, Fla., native had cast lines into the bay since he was a child, but this weekend, all he could see was tragedy,
On Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 pm, the Charlotte County Democratic Party will hold an organizational meeting as required by the Charlotte County Democratic Party’s Bylaws and the Florida Democratic Party (FDP). At this meeting we will be electing officers, so it is imperative that we have a quorum of the 43 eligible voting
Copyright © 2021 Charlotte County Democrats. Paid for by the Charlotte County Democratic Party. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
