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On “Colonel” Mike McCalister, Communists and The Hazards of Reproduction | Practical State http://bit.ly/pq3T5R
Commented Sep 4, 2011 on Col. McCalister flubs question about VA eligibility at Tiger Bay forum at Naked Politics
Col. McCalister flubs question about VA eligibility at Tiger Bay forum
GOP Senate candidate Mike McCalister said this week he’s “just a regular guy.’’ Unlike Republican primary opponents George LeMieux and Adam Hasner, he’s “not a polished politician.’’ He supported that notion Friday by muffing a question about VA eligibility. McCalister, a retired colonel in the...
Please, Mr. Caputo. One source who remains unnamed? This doesn't pass the smell test.
Commented Sep 3, 2011 on Source clears George LeMieux of some Jim Greer fundraising issues at Naked Politics
Source clears George LeMieux of some Jim Greer fundraising issues
Senate candidate George LeMieux didn't specifically know about Victory Strategies, the Republican Party of Florida fundraising company that ultimately led to former chairman Jim Greer's indictment, according to a source. Instead, LeMieux had suggested the concept of Greer and RPOF executive dire...
Of Popinjays and “Colonel” Mike McCalister | Practical State http://bit.ly/nMBTSv
The Man is a fraud. What are you going to do about it RPOF?
Commented Aug 28, 2011 on McCalister breaks uniform rule, draws ire of general at Naked Politics
McCalister breaks uniform rule, draws ire of general
Mike McCalister, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, violated U.S. Army regulations by wearing his uniform to a political fundraiser -- a move that further fuels the criticisms of veterans and service members who say he’s misleading voters to seem like more of a soldier than he ever was. A ret...
Adam Hasner for U.S. Senator from Florida
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=6981
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Commented May 1, 2011 on Haridopolos: Scott's corporate tax cut is dead at Naked Politics
Haridopolos: Scott's corporate tax cut is dead
Gov. Rick Scott continues to emphasize the need for a cut in the state's 5.5 percent corporate income tax -- as he did on Fox & Friends Sunday morning. But Senate President Mike Haridopolos, in his most definitive comments to date, says it won't happen this year. "As I've talked to so many membe...
For Sale: One U.S. Senate Candidate
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=6900
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Commented Apr 9, 2011 on Marco Rubio on Donald Trump's "birther" quest: Why are we talking about this? at Naked Politics
Marco Rubio on Donald Trump's "birther" quest: Why are we talking about this?
The Florida senator told the conservative site, The Daily Caller, that he'd suggest -- if asked -- that presidential hopeful Donald Trump find another obsession other than President Obama's birthplace. (He's not the first: Fox host Bill O'Reilly has also dismissed Trump's quest) Trump says he's ...
For Sale: One U.S. Senate Candidate
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=6900
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Commented Apr 9, 2011 on T-minus six hours: If there's a government shutdown lawmakers say they'll give up pay, contribute to charity at Naked Politics
T-minus six hours: If there's a government shutdown lawmakers say they'll give up pay, contribute to charity
A number of lawmakers are saying they'll forgo pay if the federal government shuts down -- and donate the sums to charity or the federal Treasury. Florida senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio say their portion will go to charity; Palm Beach Republican Rep. Tom Rooney says if there's a shutdown, ...
Jeff Miller (R-Oblivious) Votes "Yes" on Budget Three Week Extension
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=6146
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Commented Mar 16, 2011 on House passes a short term budget fix, but vote reveals GOP split at Naked Politics
House passes a short term budget fix, but vote reveals GOP split
The House just cleared a temporary spending measure that keeps the government running for another three weeks, but five Florida Republicans voted against their party -- including frosh Reps. Allen West, Dennis Ross and Steve Southerland. "I rise today to take a stand, a stand that may not be pop...
Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) And Proper Testicle Maintenance In Africa
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=6060
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Commented Mar 11, 2011 on Bill Nelson votes against Dem and Republican spending plans at Naked Politics
Bill Nelson votes against Dem and Republican spending plans
The Florida Democrat was among a handful of Senate moderates -- with eyes on 2012 -- voting against both a Republican spending bill and its Democratic rival. Democrats say at $57 billion over the next 6 months, the House-passed GOP plan cuts too deeply -- but that the White House-backed Senate p...
Mike Haridopolis: Another Corrupt Overly Coiffed Politician Running For The U.S. Senate
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=5980
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Commented Mar 6, 2011 on Haridopolos steered money to college that gave him unusual book deal at Naked Politics
Haridopolos steered money to college that gave him unusual book deal
When he bangs the gavel down on his first regular session as Senate President, Mike Haridopolos will already have sustained more public-relations blows and blunders than any of his predecessors in recent times. As a recently announced candidate for U.S. Senate, Haridopolos' tough job got even to...
Florida Post Midterm Election Update - Poll At The End
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=5894
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Commented Mar 2, 2011 on Senators say Scott admits in court documents that he does not intend to follow state law at Naked Politics
Senators say Scott admits in court documents that he does not intend to follow state law
Two senators suing Gov. Rick Scott over his decision to kill a high speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando argue in court documents filed today that Scott's response to the suit shows he does not plan to abide by the Florida Rail Act approved by the state Legislature in late 2009. Oral argume...
Florida Post Midterm Election Update - Poll At The End
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=5894
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Commented Mar 2, 2011 on Scott on FOX: Rail provides 'short-term' jobs at Naked Politics
Scott on FOX: Rail provides 'short-term' jobs
In New York City this morning for a two-day, four-city tour that is part of a $250,000 advertising campaign, Gov. Rick Scott stopped in to the FOX & Friends studio to talk trains and tourism. Host Steve Doocy mentioned the lawsuit two senators filed against Scott to which Scott said, "I represen...
Florida Post Midterm Election Update - Poll At The End
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=5894
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Commented Mar 2, 2011 on Rick Scott: The Supreme Court can't run a train at Naked Politics
Rick Scott: The Supreme Court can't run a train
Gov. Rick Scott says two Senators suing him for his rejection of federal money to build high speed rail want the court to push their failed policies. Republican Thad Altman and Democrat Arthenia Joyner filed the lawsuit Tuesday, saying Scott overstepped his executive authority by killing the pro...
Catholic Schools Do it Better
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=5426
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Commented Feb 9, 2011 on Politifact says Scott flip-flopped on claim that he would 'keep school budgets the same' at Naked Politics
Politifact says Scott flip-flopped on claim that he would 'keep school budgets the same'
When Scott met with reporters after announcing his budget, he was asked if he had flipped on his campaign rhetoric. "No, it's not going back on anything I promised," Scott said. "What I said throughout the campaign and what I'm saying today -- any money that came out of state general revenue, w...
The RPOF and RNC Party Elections Are Over…Now What?
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4656
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Commented Jan 16, 2011 on Dave Bitner winner of RPOF chair race at Naked Politics
Dave Bitner winner of RPOF chair race
Dave Bitner became Republican Party of Florida chairman after leading the 5-candidate pack with 109. He needed 115 to win. In the second round of voting, he won handily. Here's the results of the first round. Debbie Cox Roush: 58 votes. Joe Gruters: 37, whose folks flocked to Bitner, giving him ...
The RPOF and RNC Party Elections Are Over…Now What?
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4656
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Commented Jan 16, 2011 on The RPOF elections, and revising the history of Jim Greer at Naked Politics
The RPOF elections, and revising the history of Jim Greer
The Republican Party of Florida's elections/Jim Greer bashfest could leave the impression that everyone was standing up to the now-indicted former chairman. But that wasn't always the case. Some said "nothing to see here folks" and lined their pockets with contracts in the Greer years. Or they ...
State Of The Race For RPOF Chairman
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4580
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Commented Jan 11, 2011 on Florida Republicans collect $7.7 million in Q4 at Naked Politics
Florida Republicans collect $7.7 million in Q4
The Florida Republican Party collected $7.7 million in the final quarter of 2010 and spent $9.4 million, according to new reports released this afternoon. We know nearly $3 million of those collections were contributions for Gov. Rick Scott's inauguration. Tough to say on first blush how much of...
State Of The Race For RPOF Chairman
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4580
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Commented Jan 11, 2011 on A quick glance at RPOF's hella-cash report at Naked Politics
A quick glance at RPOF's hella-cash report
Just before and after its big win at the polls, the Florida Republican Party collected big and spent even bigger: $9.4 million. New campaign-finance reports show the party spared little expense on consultants, travel, and the nearly $3 million inauguration of new Gov. Rick Scott. And it was all ...
State Of The Race For RPOF Chairman
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4580
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Commented Jan 11, 2011 on Miami Republican: Deborah Cox-Roush is 'tough' at Naked Politics
Miami Republican: Deborah Cox-Roush is 'tough'
Bashed and bashed for her catering business and a long-ago DUI, Deborah Cox-Roush might benefit from all the nasty campaigning aimed her way in the race for Republican Party of Florida chair. Miami-Dade Committeewoman Liliana Ros says her support for Cox-Roush was "cemented" by all the controver...
While Pundits Point Fingers, Mexico Crumbles
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4525
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Commented Jan 9, 2011 on Debbie Wasserman Schultz pays tribute to injured colleague, calls for dialing back the rhetoric -- referencing Joyce Kaufman at Naked Politics
Debbie Wasserman Schultz pays tribute to injured colleague, calls for dialing back the rhetoric -- referencing Joyce Kaufman
Debbie Wasserman Schultz took to the Sunday shows, saying she's praying for Gabrielle Giffords' recovery. She said the incident points out a need for boosting civility in public life -- singling out on Meet the Press remarks made by radio talk show host Joyce Kaufman, whom Rep. Allen West hired ...
While Pundits Point Fingers, Mexico Crumbles
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4525
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Commented Jan 9, 2011 on Florida members of Congress vow to not let the Arizona shooting deter them at Naked Politics
Florida members of Congress vow to not let the Arizona shooting deter them
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and her husband, Dexter, took to the streets of Little Havana today for the annual Three Kings Parade -- conscious of Saturday's shooting but resolute not to let it stop them. "It's tragic and entirely incomprehensible, but it's important for members of Congress to conti...
Hypocrisy, Thy Name Is "High Speed Rail"
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4466
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Commented Jan 9, 2011 on Rick Scott mum as Japan minister makes bullet train sales pitch at Naked Politics
Rick Scott mum as Japan minister makes bullet train sales pitch
Why on earth would Japan Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara fly into Tallahassee on a Saturday, Japanese press in tow, to meet with Gov. Rick Scott? Here’s what Scott said in a minute long speech, duing which he pledged to go to Japan and talk trade and business: “We had a wonderful meeting. We talk...
While Pundits Point Fingers, Mexico Crumbles
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4525
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Commented Jan 9, 2011 on Florida expresses grief for Arizona shooting at Naked Politics
Florida expresses grief for Arizona shooting
Florida members of Congress who serve with Arizona Democrat Gabrielle Giffords expressed sorrow and outrage over today's shooting in Tucson -- in which Giffords was seriously injured and at least five people, including a federal judge and a child, were killed. Miami's Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and How...
Hypocrisy, Thy Name Is "High Speed Rail"
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4466
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Commented Jan 6, 2011 on Rubio, Cantor fielding questions about Rivera at Naked Politics
Rubio, Cantor fielding questions about Rivera
The latest financial dealings from newly sworn in Rep. David Rivera, a Miami Republican, did not go unnoticed by the folks at the Daily Beast -- or by Democrats looking to pounce on problems plaguing incoming GOP freshmen. The Daily Beast published a story Wednesday about Rivera with the headlin...
Got this today from karl as well... The man's on Fire!
Massive Mortgage Corruption Formally Exposed By Florida Attorney General
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4433
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Commented Jan 5, 2011 on Stripping the News Bare at Financial Armageddon
Stripping the News Bare
I consider myself a realist. However, I'm sure others would say I'm permabear, an alarmist, a man who only sees half-empty glasses, an individual who is either unwilling or unable to see the silver lining behind the clouds. Who knows, maybe they're right. But even so, that won't stop me from cal...
Politifact: Who Made Them The Arbiter Of The Truth?
http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=4370
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Commented Jan 2, 2011 on Introducing PolitiFact Florida's Scott-O-Meter at Naked Politics
Introducing PolitiFact Florida's Scott-O-Meter
Rick Scott launched his campaign for governor in April with a single promise — to remake state government. Nine months, nearly $75 million and 2.6 million votes later, the enormity of what he meant is coming into focus. Scott, 58, will be sworn in as Florida's 45th governor Tuesday — the crescen...
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