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Incumbent Tenn. congressman loses primary

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: August 8, 2008 · Comments (1)

The last time this happened in Tennesseee politics was 1966. From AP- JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Being linked to "big oil" turned into a big problem for Tennessee freshman Rep. David Davis, who became the first congressman from that state to lose in a primary in more than four decades.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler to lease apartment in his Florida district

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 29, 2008 · Comments (3)

This news comes barely a week after allegations were made accusing Wexler of not having a Florida residence. From the Palm Beach Post- Stung by claims that he doesn't really live in Florida, Democratic U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler said today that he will lease an apartment in his congressional district... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Labrador 'runs' for mayor of Alabama town

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 29, 2008 · Comments (4)

Politics has gone to the dogs in the town of Fairhope. One of the candidates in the race to become Fairhope's next mayor is considerably more hairy than the rest. He also has twice as many legs and a constantly wagging tail. Wille Bean Roscoe P. Coltrane is a 7-year-old... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Prison inmate qualifies as write-in candidate

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 19, 2008

His name is Jose N. Vazquez and he is serving time in Florida. TAMPA - A man serving time on a felony conviction is a qualified write-in candidate for a state House of Representatives seat. The state Division of Elections approved Jose N. Vazquez this week for the seat that... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

GOP lands top-tier recruit against NJ Sen. Lautenberg

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 5, 2008 · Comments (2)

Can the Republicans prevent Frank Lautenberg's re-election? From The Crypt- Biotech executive John Crowley is expected to enter the New Jersey Senate race against Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, according to a source familiar with his thinking. It would give Republicans a candidate with a compelling personal narrative who also has... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Cong. Rob Andrews to challenge Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 3, 2008 · Comments (2)

The Democratic primary takes place in June. From AP- Bucking party leaders who urged him not to run, U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews has decided to challenge Frank Lautenberg for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Andrews told Democratic officials of his intentions Wednesday, 48 hours after his conspicuous absence from... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

One hundred year old Mayor

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 29, 2008 · Comments (1)

Where do they live? Florida of course. Mayor Dorothy Geeben doesn't drink. And maybe that's her secret. On Monday, the woman believed to be the oldest mayor in the country turns 100, though Geeben said during an early birthday party Friday she feels "not a bit" older than she did... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Rudy Giuliani may run for Governor of New York

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

If Governor Patterson were to suddenly resign. In the latest twist in New York politics, Rudy Giuliani is eyeing a run for governor in a special election this fall should Gov. Paterson be forced to resign, sources say. A top adviser to the former mayor, who pulled the plug on... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Charlie Crist- I've smoked marijuana

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 17, 2008 · Comments (1)

but the Florida Governor thinks the state's current drug laws are fine. TALLAHASSEE - Despite a growing prison population and a shrinking budget, Gov. Charlie Crist said he doesn't support changing Florida's drug laws. State officials estimate Florida's prisons will swell to 100,000 inmates by year's end, with about 20... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.6/5 (5 votes cast)

Absentee ballots go missing in Florida primary race

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 15, 2008 · Comments (2)

How my home state could ever hold a mail-in primary without more of the same is beyond me. From AP- CLEARWATER, Fla.-- Postal officials are investigating the loss of 1,117 absentee ballots in a hotly contested race for a state House seat. The ballots for the March 25 primary in... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Former Alaska Gov. Murkowski's Chief of Staff pleads guilty

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 13, 2008 · Comments (1)

The man once called Alaska's most powerful non-elected official will be going to federal prison one day. From the Anchorage Daily News- Jim Clark, once at the heart of power as former Gov. Frank Murkowski's chief of staff, became a contrite, convicted felon Tuesday as he pleaded guilty to a... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

2nd ever Muslim elected to Congress

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 12, 2008 · Comments (1)

Will Dennis Prager's head do a 360 if and when Carson gets sworn in on a Quran? From AP- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Democrat Andre Carson won't have much time to bask in his special election victory. In just eight weeks, he faces another vote for the same congressional seat. Carson,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

AR Senator Mark Pryor will have no Republican opponent in November

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 10, 2008

In a state of over 2.5 million people, that twice supported President Bush, not one Republican could be found to run against the one-term incumbent. Arkansas Democrat Mark Pryor 's bid for a second Senate term soared from highly likely to virtually certain Monday, when no Republican challenger met the... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Clinton and Obama face off in Wyoming

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 8, 2008 · Comments (2)

Today's Democratic caucus comes two months after Republicans had their own in the Rocky Mountain state. From AP- CASPER, Wyoming (AFP) - Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama face off in the small, western state of Wyoming Saturday as a tight White House race left them battling to the last... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Alaska Governon Palin expecting 5th child

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 6, 2008 · Comments (2)

She is seven months pregnant and due in May. JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband are expecting their fifth child in May, she announced Wednesday. Palin, 44, who just three months ago was modeling for the fashion magazine Vogue, doesn't look seven months pregnant. "I will be... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

One less vote for Hillary?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 26, 2008 · Comments (1)

The debate over Democratic candidates is turning violent. UPPER PROVIDENCE, Pa. (CBS 3) ― The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is investigating a politically motivated stabbing that left one in-law hospitalized and another in prison. Authorities said brother-in-laws Jose Ortiz and Sean Shurelds were involved in a verbal altercation over... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Republican Congressman Rick Renzi indicted in Arizona land deal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 22, 2008 · Comments (4)

The Federal charges against Renzi and a business associate include extortion. WASHINGTON - Republican Rep. Rick Renzi was charged Friday with extortion, wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes in an Arizona land swap that authorities say helped him collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in payoffs. A 26-page federal... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Congressman Robert Wexler won't have primary opposition

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 20, 2008 · Comments (6)

Instead former Broward County Commissioner says he will run in November with no party affiliation. From the Sun-Sentinel- Ben Graber is abandoning his primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler. He plans to leave the Democratic Party and run against Wexler in November without any party affiliation. He said a... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

McCain sweeps the Potomac primaries

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008 · Comments (4)

This according to CNN. The polls closed in Maryland less than 30 minutes ago. Because of these results I expect much weeping and gnashing of teeth from certain quarters. Huckabee isn't going to get the GOP nomination nor anyone else but John McCain. Will MES crowd vote, however reluctantly for... [Full Story]

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A great day for Obama

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008

He swept today's primaries- WASHINGTON - Barack Obama has won the Democratic presidential primary in the District of Columbia, adding it to victories in Maryland and Virginia. That makes it eight straight triumphs for him since Super Tuesday over Hillary Rodham Clinton. I predicted earlier this year that Hillary would... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Rep. John Shadegg won't seek re-election

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008

He has represented the Arizona 3rd Congressional District since 1995. From the Arizona Republic- Saying he never intended to be a professional politician, Rep. John Shadegg announced Monday that he will not seek re-election to an eighth term in Congress. Just weeks ago, Shadegg spoke confidently about his ability to... [Full Story]

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Florida Senator Mel Martinez already has $3 million stashed for 2010

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 11, 2008 · Comments (3)

Now it is up to the Democrats to find a half way decent candidate. From the Tampa Tribune- WASHINGTON - Sen. Mel Martinez has surpassed $3 million raised for his campaign war chest since taking office, well ahead of the pace of most other U.S. senators whose current terms also... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Oregon 5th Congresswoman Darlene Hooley announces her retirement

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 8, 2008

This marginal district could be a possible pickup for the GOP in November. From CQ Politics- Democratic officials have an urgent candidate recruiting job on their hands in Oregon's 5th District. That's because Thursday's surprise announcement by Democratic Rep. Darlene Hooley -- that she will retire rather than seek a... [Full Story]

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Confused Florida voters try to cast ballots today

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 5, 2008 · Comments (3)

I always said the rules are different down here in Florida. From the Orlando Sentinel- Millions of Americans in 24 states are turning out vote to in Super Tuesday presidential primaries from Georgia to Alaska today. Meanwhile, some dedicated if confused Florida voters are trying to, as well. Elections offices... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

It is primary day here in Florida and I voted

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

Miraculously the phone hasn't rung once today. Yesterday I got phone calls from Mitt Romney, Jack Kemp, Robert Wexler, Adam Hasner, and Charlie Crist to name a few. I would have been really impressed and not automatically hang up the phone, if one of these people called me in person.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.5/5 (2 votes cast)

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