Saturday, September 15, 2012
Creative campaign swag is catching eyes where ever you look on the political landscape (locally or nationally) this election season. Show us yours!
Democrats, Republicans, local races to national races: as election day grows near, supporters of all leanings are literally wearing their ideology on their sleeve in the most creative ways. From buttons to funny hats, how do you show support for your candidate? We want to see your election bling! Click the "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button that accompanies this story to share yours with everyone. Got pics of your political buttons, from 2012 or from elections past? Have photos of your yard signs, bumper stickers or posters supporting your favorite candidate? Show them off here! Full disclosure: We've posted this story on all 23 of our Patch sites across the Tampa Bay area because we want to see all our neighbors and communities …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Mitt Romney's selection for a Vice-Presidential pick could have an impact in November in Florida's races beyond the White House.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Mitt Romney's selection for a Vice-Presidential pick could have an impact in November in Florida's races beyond the White House.
After NBC News first reported the selection Friday night, Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan was formally introduced to the nation as Mitt Romney's running mate on the GOP ticket Saturday morning during an event in front of the U.S.S. Wisconsin in Norfolk, Va. In a recent Patch survey of influential Florida Republicans, those polled agreed that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio would energize Florida voters the most. Rubio touted the selection in a released statement. "Throughout his life, Mitt Romney has made great decisions, and choosing Paul Ryan as his running mate is a truly inspired choice," the statement said. "Paul Ryan is a courageous reformer who understands our nation’s challenges, has proposed bold policy solutions to solve them, and has shown …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Weldon lives in Indialantic, Florida.
Name : Dr. Dave Weldon Age : 58 Place of residence : Indialantic, FL Attended college : Yes College : SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY Degree : MD Year of graduation : 1978 University : SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY Area of research : Doctor of Medicine (MD), Year of graduation : 1978 Has served in the military: Yes Rank : Major Date when discharged from duty : 04 July 1992 Job titles held : Internist, Congressman Employers : Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Federal office Running for position: U.S. Senate Chamber/district: Florida Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : Member of Congress Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : n/a Address PO Box 361845 Melbourne FL …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Those who favor the Texas congressman gathered at the Copper Top Pub in Temple Terrace to watch the election results.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney might have taken Florida, but that doesn’t mean Ron Paul supporters are counting out the Texas congressman. Paul Fosse of Citrus Park compared Paul’s campaign to a football game. “Very few football teams quit after the first three minutes,” he said. “They keep going. It seems kind of silly to give up after four states.” Fosse helped organize a Ron Paul Watch Party Tuesday evening at the Copper Top Pub in Temple Terrace using meetup.com and Facebook. About 50 people watched TV news stations report Florida’s election results. Paul hovered around 7 percent of the vote. “We’d be happier if he was in double digits,” Fosse said, “but what’s great is to see the enthusiasm of the supporters.” Young and…
Unofficial election results show that a city economic referendum has passed.
Temple Terrace Mayor Joe Affronti and City Manager Kim Leinbach agreed that they were pleased voters favored a city referendum to give property tax exemptions to new and expanding businesses. According to unofficial election results, nearly 70 percent of voters who cast their ballots voted “yes” on the measure. All 10 precincts were reporting in as of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. “I think (the results are) indicative of our residents,” said Leinbach. “I think they’re progressively minded.” Affronti said he was proud of voters. “We’re tickled to death,” he said. “I just think it’s great.” The city urged voters to favor the referendum prior to the election. The measure will go before the City Council for final approval. If accepted, it would last for …
Mitt Romney earns a convincing victory over Newt Gingrich and other Republican nominees in Florida's Presidential Preference Primary.
Mitt Romney won the Florida Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, earning the state's 50 delegates and distancing himself from Newt Gingrich as the Republican frontrunner for 2012. The Associated Press projected Romney's commanding victory shortly after 8 p.m. when the final polls closed in Florida's Panhandle. The former Massachusetts governor had taken 46 percent of the vote to 31 percent for Gingrich after returns from 99 percent of the polls were in. Rick Santorum had 13 percent, and Ron Paul 7 percent. "Florida, you're the best," a victorious Romney told a crowd gathered at his primary night celebration at the downtown Tampa Convention Center. Ron Paul supporters gathered at the Copper Top Pub in Temple Terrace. Bob Rocco, 60, …
Temple Terrace doesn’t seem to have any supporters or protesters out today.
In addition to few voters at Temple Terrace polls, there are also few campaign signs and virtually no supporters or protesters waving banners. The only signs Temple Terrace Patch has seen are ones scattered around for Ron Paul.
More voters seem to be for tax breaks for new and expanding businesses rather than against them.
Charles Johnson knew exactly how he was voting when he got to his polling place on Election Day. He said he chose to favor a City of Temple Terrace’s economic referendum, which would give tax exemptions to new and expanding businesses. “They need some tax breaks for the businesses,” Johnson said. The idea behind the referendum is to draw businesses to the city and create jobs, officials have said. Anyone can vote on the measure regardless of party affiliation. Polls are open until 7 p.m. today. Jamie Curtis said he came to his polling place at the Woodmont Clubhouse not sure how he would vote. But once his ballot was in front of him, he too said he voted “yes” on the referendum. “I just think it’ll help Temple Terrace expand and bring more…
Voter turnout is low at local polling places this morning.
There are few cars in parking lots at local polling places this morning and even fewer voters trickling in and out to cast their ballots. According to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office, 10 precincts are reporting approximately 18 percent of eligible voters in the sample precincts have cast their ballots as of 2:30 p.m. Voter turnout numbers are projections based on a random sampling, and are not scientific in nature. “It’s been very quiet,” said a poll worker at First Baptist Church Temple Terrace who didn’t want to be named. “I think all of (the precincts) are going to be slow because a lot of people did early vote.” According to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections website, 1,436 people voted at the Temple…
Michael F Brennan
10:15 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
Realities directly related to this election came down on me that have found me more busy than I am comfortable with. Getting involved brings a citizen to first time encounters, using photos and logos as in: http://facebook.com/VoterStandUpStPetersburgRally and http://voterstandup.blogspot.com Michael F Brennan St Petersburg, Florida more ›