Large majorities oppose extending Bush tax cuts

"Even 40 percent of Republicans say they should be allowed to expire--19 percent say repeal them just for the wealthy, and 21 percent for everyone. That suggests that 40 percent of Republicans, who have been hearing the deficit hysteria since Barack Obama took office, are smarter than your average congressional Republican or deficit peacock. They understand the connection between tax cuts for the wealthy and the deficit." Joan McCarter

Amendment 4 empowers citizens with the right to vote on local land use decisions – Vote Yes on Amendment 4 – Orlando Sentinel

Amendment 4 empowers citizens with the right to vote on local land use decisions – Vote Yes on Amendment 4 – Orlando Sentinel
Voters have the right to decide what they want in their backyard. Amendment 4 will also increase urban development that is urgently needed to help local tax bases and struggling communities.

Kendrick Meek Comes Out Swinging--Thank God

Democrats Building on 2008 Success

Can Florida Democrats pull it off in the general election of the 25th Congressional District? Voter statistics in the district: Democrats-134,549 vs. Republican-137,913, it's a statistical dead heat with independent voters at: 99,196. Turn out the vote Democrats!

Is Florida Next?

G.O.P.'s Florida Governor Candidate Rick Scott supports measures like the Arizona law that allow enforcement of already existing laws according to his Website. Do we really need the contingents of Arizona's SB1070 in Florida? We are putting our migrant work force in jeopardy of leaving the state for the fear of questioning their immigration status. The ones who work in 90 degree plus heat to get the produce to market so we can have fresh fruits and vegetables on our tables. This proposition echoes the Jim Crow laws that were found unconstitutional. Every person of Hispanic descent can be endangered by this type of legislation.