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Friday August 7, 2009

No Days Off with Susan and Alison

Opinions from the Democratic Party Point of View

 

Susan Smith and Alison Morano speak with Steve Schale about health insurance reform and the town hall attempts. Weekly Guest Michael Shaw (bagnewsnotes.com) will be on hand to discuss the images of the week.

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Republican Young Professionals of Pasco County Meeting Guest Speaker Brian Corley

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Marco Rubio at Faith & Family Values

 Republican Club of Pasco

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Young Republicans at the Second Amendment Club Range

 

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Second Amendment Safety Instructions

 

Young Republicans and Second Amendment Members

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Fabian Calvo at Republican Young

Professionals of Pasco County

 

 

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Dr. Robert R. Lawrence
Campaign Chairman
Fabian Calvo Campaign
 
July 7th saw Florida House District 45 candidate Fabian Calvo speaking at the Pasco County Young Republicans Professionals club meeting at Beef O'Bradys in Land O' Lakes.  Mr. Calvo did not dwell on his campaign but spoke convincingly of the need of Americans to take our country back by taking personal responsibility, getting educated about the Constitution and the way politics is supposed to work and the "urgency of now."  The urgency of now concept is a clarion call for conservatives to get politically active, check out the voting record of current politicians and get involved supporting candidates who put Constitutional foundations first. He recommended buying and reading "The 5,000 Year Leap" as a great beginning to really understanding what is happening to our country.
 
Calvo referred to  President Obama as a philosophical Marxist who is dedicated to turning the USA into a big government controlled socialist society.  A second American Revolution is needed; not one with guns, but with ideas and politically intelligent voters who can turn America back to the Founding Father's dream of a great nation.
 
Applause rang throughout the room at the close of the address. Favorable comments circulated the room in a general consensus that political conservatives need to get to work now. Fabian Calvo is a talk radio host.  The Fabian Calvo show can be listened to online or daily at 3:00pm Monday--Friday, 1340 A.M.

 

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Wesley Chapel Community 4 Change give info on Florida KidCare Program at LOL Rec

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Wesley Chapel Community 4 Change (WCC4Change) participated in a health care event, Saturday, June 27th, at several locations throughout Wesley Chapel.  Here are the details of our WCC4Change cares about KidCare event: WCC4Change members were located at the intersection of BBD and 56,  Land O Lakes Recreation Center and WC Rte 54 Post Office.  We passed out water and information on the Florida KidCare Program (CHIP). Please Google us for more information.  We're on Organizing for America and Facebook. Hope you can stop by!  You may also contact Elena for further details (813-784-6153).  P.S.  Thank you for visiting us at our event back on May 2nd at the Land O Lakes Recreation Center (where we celebrated President Obama's 100th day in office). 

Thanks! Elena, Doris, Kellye and Ines  WCC4Change members

 

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Inaugural Meeting of the Faith and

Family Values Republican Club

 

  

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KEYNOTE  SPEAKER REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN RANDY MAGGARD

The Faith and Family Values Republican Club of Pasco County held the inaugural meeting on May 28, 2009, at 7:00pm. It marked the day that “we the people” of Pasco join forces and pledge to stand up for our Faith and Family Values. The club will be a place’s  for camaraderie, education, communication, and inspiration! Thursday night's meeting featured Republican Executive Committee Chairman, Randy Maggard, as the keynote speaker. There was also an open forum discussion and specific ways for members to get involved in the community. The meeting location was Temple Baptist Church, 37253 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525. If Faith and Family are two words that you are passionate about, you are wanted and needed in the club!

 

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Pasco County Republican Executive Committee Ronald Reagan Dinner

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Pasco Co Republican Exe Comm Ronald Reagan Dinner 5 of 5

 

May 15, 2009-01

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Will Weatherford at Pasco County

Alliance of Community Associations

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Ken Littlefield at Wesley Chapel Republican Club

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May 14, 2009-04

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Will Weatherford at Youth Republican Professionals at Beef O'Brady's

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May 5, 2009-02

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WC Community 4 Change Celebrate 1st 100 Days of President Obama

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Spirit of '76 Republican Club Tea Bag Revolt

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March 26, 2009-04

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Networking for your Success Mixer - Finest Events

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McCain for President Rally in Tampa

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Chairman Bunting Victory Party

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Women For McCain/Palin Phone Bank Party

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September 16, 2008 - 01

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LOL Pasco County Republican HQ Grand Opening

 

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Pasco commissioners score easy wins in primary

 

Pasco County Commission Chairman Ted Schrader, left, consoles Kimberly Miller of New Port Richey and Patrick Miller of Springhill, the parents of Private First Class Patrick “PJ” Miller, a Pasco soldier killed in Iraq. Miller died of combat injuries in Iraq on March 29.

 

By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer In print: Wednesday, August 27, 2008

 

Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader won a surprisingly easy victory Tuesday after weathering weeks of attacks from challenger John Nicolette.

 

In a contest between two Beacon Woods residents for the District 5 GOP primary, Mariano had nearly 60 percent of the vote against Jenkins.

 

Hildebrand easily won her GOP primary in District 3 to move a step closer to a seventh term. She had nearly 62 percent of the vote against former insurance activist Wil Nickerson and electrician Matt Matey.

 

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Sheriff Bob White came closer to a third term Tuesday night, fending off an aggressive challenge by Republican opponent Robert Sullivan.

 

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Bunting wins local Republican Party Chairman and  State Committeeman Position

Bill Bunting staved off a mutiny Tuesday from opponents who tried to oust him as the local Republican Party chairman. And he likely has clinched a new post as Pasco's GOP state committeeman.

 

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Republicans meet and Rally at Rapscallions

  

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Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano was one of many Republicans politicians to speak to the party faithful before the primary vote August 26 and ask for their vote. The group met at Rapscallions in Land O’Lakes August 18.

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A Response to Smear Letter from the Republican Chairman  Bill Bunting

 

 

The primaries will be over Tuesday night, and we will have our Republican candidates for the November elections. Regardless of who wins, we have to move on and fight for Republicans in November. We also have battles for Congressional seats and, of course, for President that have to take a priority over any other personal issues.
 
I have been trying to keep my role as chairman of the Republican Party of Pasco separate from my candidacy for Republican State Committeeman. Unfortunately, recent negative mailers containing misleading and outright false information have been sent by regular and email. These misleading and false statements against me cast a shadow on the Republican Party itself and, therefore, I need to address them here. I think Republicans are due an explanation.
 
Forty-nine years ago, when I was a teenager, I got into some trouble. I was arrested for swimming at Rockaway Beach without a bathing suit (indecent exposure), taking some bottles of alcohol (burglary reduced to petty larceny), and criminal mischief (I was in my car during the ferry boat incident). The mailer only listed the charges without the explanations and listed the date of the newspaper article which included these incidents. It did not include that these incidents occurred almost a half century ago. All of this information is from the same source but was deliberately omitted. This flyer was sent out anonymously. There is a recent newspaper article. http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/article767218.ece. 
 
Another mailer says I was divorced twice, but fails to include that my third marriage to Ann has lasted 27 years and the relationship itself has been for over 30 years. It says something about supporting a tax which is just not true. I did not support a tax on intangibles. Honoring Jeb Bush’s suggestion, I supported that further reductions in the intangible tax be delayed to help make up for a state budget shortfall.  I have consistently fought taxes and appeared before the County Commissioners to ask for lower taxes. I am a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. We’ve lived in Pasco almost twenty years in the same house. 
 
I have been a Republican for twenty-five years. I switched while living in New York. It is typical for civil service workers to be registered Democrats. I am retired from NYC Sanitation where I earned an honest living. For many of those twenty years, after or before my shifts, I also worked in my own businesses or was employed. One of those businesses was a bar. Another business I had two medallion taxi cabs. I also worked selling real estate. The flyer leaves out all this other information which is all from the same source.
 
Not only is there misleading or false information against me, there is misleading information concerning the role of a state committeeman. John Renke’s flyer includes his “vision.”
·         No tax increases – but I don't remember any time he has ever appeared before the County Commission as I have to fight for lower taxes
·         Reduce gas prices – the State Committeeman position is a liaison between the Republican Party of Florida and the county Republican Party. We all want to reduce gas prices, but this party position has nothing to do with that issue. I can’t remember one time in the past four years when John Renke has even made a report to the Executive Committee about an RPOF meeting.
·         Improve America’s economy – again, the State Committeeman’s position has nothing to do with this.
·         Fight Islamic Extremism – unless he is going to become a mercenary, I don’t see how this party position will do that.
·         End Wasteful Spending – again, we all would like that, but interestingly he caused taxpayers a lot of money with the proceedings against him which are ongoing and his son who was removed from being a judge – as far as I know for the only time in Pasco history.
·         Drill, build refineries, alternative energy – unless he is going to build a platform to drill for oil, I don’t see how this position will affect drilling.
 
The Renke flyer claims that he is a candidate “we can be proud of,” but I offer you a link for a newspaper article about recent events. http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/article770216.ece
 
It’s unfortunate that we have Republicans willing to discredit the reputation and standing of the Republican Party to promote their own self-interests. These party positions are not governed under the same campaign financing laws as the other elections.  My attackers can hide themselves since disclosure of campaign contributions is not required.  However, I believe there are other laws that govern, and I am pursuing all my legal options. You can help me by forwarding any emails you get with either of the negative flyers.
 
I have served the Republican Party of Pasco for fifteen years. I have stood at rallies, attended meetings, moved office furniture, put up signs, and made phone calls. I can’t remember any state committeeman coming into the office to make phone calls. As chairman, I started my term where there was almost no money and have raised more than any previous chairman. We now have about $90,000 to help Republicans in the November elections. I have led the Republican Party through successful campaigns for governor and President. I have never missed a meeting of the Republican Party of Florida. I missed only about two meetings of the Republican Party of Pasco in the fifteen years I have been a member. I have traveled throughout the State of Florida to work the gun shows as the Republican Party of Florida Second Amendment Chairman. I am now also serving as the Pasco Chairman for John McCain.
 
I have been recognized for my work for the Republican Party by Governor Charlie Crist who recorded a phone message in my support. I am endorsed by Congressman Mike Bilirakis, Congressman Adam Putnam, Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite, and Senator Victor Crist.
 
I am a Republican chairman you can be proud of. I am here to serve the Republican Party. Anyone who has seen my materials can see they are positive. The Republican Party can recover from these nasty attacks from within if you send a clear message that these types of attacks are not acceptable. Otherwise, those who are responsible for the misleading and false mailers will be among the leadership in the Republican Party of Pasco. Bill
 
Paid for and approved by the Republican Party of Pasco. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. Contributions not tax deductible as charitable contributions. This message sent from Bill Bunting, Chairman of the Republican Party of Pasco, 8306 Wagon Wheel Lane, Hudson, FL 34667. 727 862-1063. www.pascogop.org.

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From office of Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite

HARVEY F. WAITE PASSES AWAY

 
( WASHINGTON , D.C. ) – Sadly, the office of Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite announces that the Congresswoman’s husband of thirty years, Harvey Waite, passed away today following a bout with pancreatic cancer.  At the time of his passing Harvey was surrounded by his loved ones at their home in Brooksville , Florida .
 
Harvey was born in Bayshore on Long Island , New York on January 2, 1940.  He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961, doing part of his tour stationed overseas in Japan .  Returning to New York after his military service, Harvey joined the New York State Police, where he enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a State Trooper.
 
Following his retirement from the State, Harvey and Ginny moved to Florida , eventually settling in Hernando County in 1995.  Active in many local organizations, Harvey was particularly proud of his service to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, his membership in the Nature Coast British Car Club, and the 10-13 Club of Hernando County.  Prior to his cancer diagnosis, Harvey also worked as an Investigator in the Public Defenders Office.
 
As an usher at St. Anthony’s Church, Harvey was able to continue his service to God.  A lifelong Catholic, Harvey ’s funeral service will be held at St. Anthony’s.  Harvey was also an active member of the Nature Coast British Car Club.  He and Ginny would show their red 1959 MGA at Club meetings, and Harvey would often be seen tooling around town with the top down.
 
Always described as the handsomest man on the block wherever he lived, Harvey was a friend to everyone he met and always had a kind word and a quick smile.  Known for being handy with his tools, when Harvey reaches the gates of Heaven, St. Peter will probably say, “Welcome Harve...it is good to finally have someone who can fix the Gates.”
 
Harvey is survived by his loving spouse, Virginia “Ginny” Brown-Waite, sister Barbara Webber of North Carolina , and brother Wayne Waite of New York .  He is also survived by their three children Danene Mitchell and her husband Joe, Lorie Busiere and her husband Randy, and Jeannine O’Neill, as well as their four grandchildren Shawn Solomon, Justin Busiere, Christopher Busiere and Autumn Mitchell.
 
Subject: FW: Funeral Arrangements for Harvey Waite
 
Where:   Visitation
When:  3:00 – 6:00 pm
            Friday, August 22, 2008
Where: St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
            20428 Cortez Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34601
 
 
What:   Funeral Services
When:  6:00 – 7:30 pm
            Friday, August 22, 2008
Where: St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
            20428 Cortez Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34601
 
Notes:  there will be a gathering following the service

 

 

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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Democratic Head Quarters

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Pasco Democrat Executive Committee Secretary Nola Branche was very excited to have her two granddaughters Sara Gross 16 and Jess Gross 12 of Massachusetts, attending the Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Democratic Head Quarters located at 3050 Starkey Blvd. in the Trinity area. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Olsen speaks to the crowd at the Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Democratic Head Quarters located at 3050 Starkey Blvd. in the Trinity area. Democratic candidate for Sheriff Kim Bogart and Pasco County Commissioner Mike Cox atteded the Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Democratic Head Quarters located at 3050 Starkey Blvd. in the Trinity area.

 Pasco Democratic Executive Vice Chairperson Cal Branche watch as Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Karen Thurman and Julianne Rice cut the ribbon to the new Democratic HQ as her sister Madelyn and Dad, Ron Rice candidate for State Representative District 46, Carol Castagnero candidate for US Congressional District 5, and in back, H. David Werder for US Congressional District 5, Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Olsen, Terri Conroy for Pasco County Commissioner District 3, Nicholas Planck for Pasco County Commissioner, District 3, DEC Chairperson Alison Berke Morano, Kim Bogart for Sheriff look on at the crowd at the Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Democratic Head Quarters located at 3050 Starkey Blvd. in the Trinity area.

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Steve Donaldson at Hungry Harry's BBQ

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 Steve Donaldson, candidate for Pasco County Superintendent of Schools, held a Back to School Picnic fundraiser at Hungry Harry's Famous Barbeque on August 16.  He is pictured with Pasco County School Board Member Marge Whaley.  Several supporters showed up for barbeque, face painting, moonwalks, music, and more.  Donaldson is a high school teacher, a 25-year U.S. Air Force Officer and former business owner.   He resides in Trinity and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bellevue University in Political Science and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from St. Leo University.  He teaches Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes at Gulf High School, coaches the school’s girls’ tennis team, and sponsors the Young Democrats Club at the school.  

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John Nicolette Rally  

Picks up an important endorsement from Commissioner of Florida Agriculture & Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson

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The Campaign for John Nicolette for Pasco County Commissioner held a Rally at Hallelujah Land in Land O’Lakes,  Featuring Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson, who stated that he was endorsing Nicolette based on working with him on the Florida State Fair Commission. The Griffins hosted the event at Hallelujah Land, 15212 SR 52, Land O'Lakes. Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and Good Old Fashioned Fun.

  

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Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano Earns Certification from Florida Association of Counties

Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano earned the Certified County Commissioner designation after completing the voluntary 42-hour series of courses of the Florida Association of Counties.  The series usually takes 24 months to complete.  Mariano received the designation along with 26 other county commissioners during an awards ceremony at the FAC Annual Conference in Miami. 

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July 4 Let Freedom Ring! 

 Hallelujah Land

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The "Let Freedom Ring!"  July 4th Fundraiser and celebration at Hallelujah Land included chicken dinner, entertainment, and the largest fireworks display in the Tampa Bay area.  Candidates participating included Bob White, Robert Sullivan, Paula O'Neil, Jack Mariano, Ginny Brown-Waite, and John Nicolette.  The event was hosted by Jeff and Danielle Griffin and President of the Second Amendment Club, John DiGaetano.  To see photos by Jack Mariano Click >>> Here

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Pasco School Board Candidate Kurt Conover BBQ Fundraiser

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Pasco County School Board District 2 Candidate Kurt Conover held a Fundraiser at Hungry Harry’s Barbeque on June 28.  Several friends and business associates joined him for dinner, music, musical chairs, face painting, dancing, and fun.  For more information on his campaign, go to www.voteforkurt.org.

Matt Matey, Candidate for County Commissioner, District 3 (on left), showed his support for Pasco County School Board District 2 Candidate Kurt Conover by attending his Barbeque Fundraiser at Hungry Harry’s Barbeque on June 28.  For more on Matey’s campaign, call (727) 848-4114 or go to www.mattforpasco.com.

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Dem Terri Conroy at Starkey Park

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Kaitlyn Conroy, daughter of Terri Conroy, Democrat for County Commission District 3, wishes this turtle she found at J B Starkey Wilderness Park Pavilion on June 28 could vote for her mom in the upcoming election. She was there helping out at the Picnic Fundraiser.

Friends of Terri Conroy, Democrat for County Commission District 3, gathered for a Fun Filled Picnic Fundraiser at J B Starkey Wilderness Park Pavilion on June 28.  Pictured are (front, from left): Terri Conroy, Kaitlyn Conroy, Doug Cancellara, and Mike Palladino.  Back (from left): Cede Kersey, Brian Rigby, Georgia Martin, Emma Stillwagon, George McBee, Kaitlyn Ligman, Elizabeth McBee, Todd Rivers, Blaise Clark, Rosemary Saposnick, Lisa Rivers, Courtney Conroy, Bill Conroy, Donna Lotz, and Christine Johnson.  For more information on her campaign, call (727) 845-6295 or go to www.terriconroy.com. 

 

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Sheriff Bob White Volunteer Rally

 

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2nd Annual Tri-County

"Legacy of Labor" Picnic

Democrats Union Picnic

Submitted by County Chair - Pasco DEC
Alison Berke Morano

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2nd Annual Tri-County "Legacy of Labor" Picnic at Anderson Park (shelter #4)  39699 U.S. HWY. 19 N., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Special Guests:

State Senator Charlie Justice
State Representative Bill Heller

City Councilwoman Mary Mulhern...

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Pasco Republican Executive Committee presents: the Ronald Reagan Dinner

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Bilirakis Picnic in West Pasco

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Republican's Give Blood at Steve's Fountain View Restaurant

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Pasco Democrats Pancake

Breakfast

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Republican Picnic at Hal

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Current Pasco County commissioner Jack Mariano who is running for reelection,

spent Saturday May 3 Picnic, meeting and greeting potential volunteers and

supporters at the Republican Party of Pasco Picnic held at the Fairhaven Farms -

 15212 SR 52 - near the intersection of Hays Rd Hallelujah Land. Pasco County Superintendent Heather Fiorentino gets introduced  to Thomas Stys of Port Richey,  a student from Day Springs Academy ( a Pasco County Charter school) by his Grandmother Lidia Burside at the Republican Party of Pasco Picnic Saturday May 3. Thomas wrote a story called “Looking for my Grandfather” that was exceptional in nature.

 

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Paula O’Neil, candidate for Clerk

of the Court Fundraiser

 

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 Candidate for Clerk of the Court Paula O’Neil (third from left) got help from family and friends alike at her “Paula and Parrots” Caribbean theme fundraiser April 26 at Hallelujah Land - Fairhaven Farms, on 15212 SR 52, Land O’Lakes. Many guests wore parrot shits and flip-flops and enjoyed BBQ Chicken and Hamburgers. Helping out were her son Patrick O’Neil,

volunteers Laura Musella, (O’Neil) and Judy Kennedy. O’Neil is the current

Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court and hopes to replace the current Clerk,

Jed Pittman when he retires this year. For more information contact 727 847-3094.

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Rich Jenkins, candidate for Pasco County Commissioner D5 Fundraiser

 

 

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 Rich Jenkins, candidate for Pasco County Commissioner District 5 held a Target Shooting contest Fundraiser with a Bar-B-Q and live entertainment Fairhaven Farms, SR 52 west of the Suncoast Parkway on April 26. Winners included Paul Blotta of Hudson (pistol), Mike Foy of Hudson (rifle), Peggy Payne (rifle), Linda Gangemi of Hudson (pistol), Susan Motta of Florida Luxury Reality of NPR, Rich Jenkins, his wife Debbie, daughters Tori 7 and Oliva 4. For more information call Rich Jenkins at pascovotesrich@yahoo.com

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Senator Bill Nelson speaks at a Town Hall

meeting at Dade City Courthouse

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 United States Senator Bill Nelson stands with Pasco Middle School

students, teachers and parent volunteers, after explain his positions on

issues and answering questions at a Town Hall forum at the

Historic Dade City Courthouse on April 21.

United States Senator Bill Nelson, spoke to a packed house of

 Pasco County residents, students and government employees to

 listen to their concerns and explain his positions on

 issues at a Town Hall forum at the Historic Dade City Courthouse on April 21.

 

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Pasco County Democrats Begin

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Candidates speak at Meeting

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Pasco County Democrats held their monthly meeting on Saturday,

February 9 in Land O’Lakes. Pictured are just a few of the candidates

 running for office in Pasco County.  Each of the candidates attending

 the meeting spoke to the local DEC members and are getting to know

 their voters. "We are thrilled with the slate of quality candidates

 Pasco is presenting." said Alison Morano, Chair "It's going to be a

great year and a successful election cycle." Pictured: Alison Berke

 Morano, Chairwoman, Pasco Democrats; Robert Altman, Candidate,

Clerk of the Court; Ginny Miller, Candidate, County Commission,

District 5; Kim Bogart, Candidate, Sheriff; Steve Donaldson,

Candidate, Superintendent of Schools; Bill Mitchell, Candidate,

Congressional District 9; Bobby Kinzy, Candidate, Sheriff and

Nick Plenck, Candidate, County Commission, District 3.

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Road Planning info at

Democrat Meeting

 

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Beth Alden Project Manager of Transportation Programs for

Carter Burgess asks the Pasco County Democratic Executive

Committee for input into the overall Tampa Bay Regional

Transportation Authority plans. Local Democrats attending

the monthly meeting were asked for their suggestions about

 the future transportation needs for Pasco County. 

Nancy Reach, Lutz resident, was elected as the new State

Committee woman representing the Pasco County Democratic

Party at the Democratic Executive Committee meeting.

 

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Anti War sign wavers in LOL

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A group of citizens, so called Anti-War protestors, were more united

 by their vitriolic hatred of President George Bush. On the many

fronts of our War on Radical Islamic Terrorism, the group held differing

opinions. Regarding the Iraq front and a potential attack on Iran’s

nuclear capacity, the group was united against it but the war on the

Afghanistan front was more mixed. One vocal member of the group

claimed the United States went to the Middle East because the Christian

just wanted to kill a bunch of Muslims. Another claimed that the President

took down the World Trade Center himself in order to start another World

War. Although most of the cars driving by may not have agreed with them,

the occasional horn honk was all they needed for encouragement of their

cause, to have the entire Bush administration Impeached and

removed from office.

    John Palm of Lutz, who lost an older brother in the Vietnam War,

took to the corner of St Rte 41 and St Rte 54 to encourage citizens to contact

their elected officials and demand that they impeach the President and the

Vice President for their part in “Lying about Weapons of Mass Destruction”

in order to get us into a war so President Bush and V.P. Cheney could get the

oil for their associates in the industry. Palm’s concern that the administration

was turning our country into a Nazi like atmosphere where our phone calls

and E mails are monitored, prisoners are abused.

 

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Romney Rally Election Night
 

 

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Romney visits Opinicus

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 Romney visits KFC in Land O'Lutz

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Romney visits Land O'Lakes Family

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Mel Martinez Event at TBCC in WC

 

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Peter Hanzel for School Board

 

 

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January 14, 2008 - 02

 

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Weatherford Fundraiser

 

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Pat Carroll for County

 

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Western Pasco Democrat Club BBQ

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The Republican Club of Central Pasco Meet

 

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 7825 …The Republican Club of Central Pasco held their general meeting at Steve's Fountain View Restaurant.      The Republican Club of Central Pasco held their general meeting May 16th, at Steve's Fountain View Restaurant and a major event for discussion was the 2007 fundraiser kick-off for The Fisher House of Tampa.

       The 21-room Fisher House at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center will be the "home away from home" for families of military patients.  Its dedication is slated for June 25th, but they expect to have guests, if not a full house by that time. The Fisher House is responsible for the on-going provision of comfort items and non-perishable foods and kindly accepts these items as well as monetary donations.  The club will concentrate on Publix, Sweetbay, Target, and Bed, Bath & Beyond gift cards as well as the Fisher House's gift registries at both Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond.  

     In October 2007, chairpersons Sandy Graves and Sheryl Hunting are planning a dinner to raise additional funds to help fulfill the Fisher House's on-going needs. The dinner will be sponsored by the Republican Club of Central Pasco and open to anyone who would like to attend.

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Pasco Democrats Executive Committee Meeting  

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Pasco County Democratic Executive Committee Chairperson Alison Berke Morano (center) and the rest of the general Democratic Executive Committee conclude heir Saturday morning meeting at the Land O’Lakes Community Center on Land O’Lakes Blvd.  Mike Green from Land O’Lakes introduces himself to the general Democratic Executive Committee on April 14th and joins them as a new member at their meeting help at the Land O’Lakes Community Center on Land O’Lakes Blvd. …Newly elected President of the East Pasco County Democratic Party Diane Parker announced to the general Democratic Executive Committee on April 14th their elected officers, Vice President  Michael Ledbetter,  Secretary Beverly Ledbetter, Treasurer  Luvaunne Miller, Board of Directors Colleen Gillespie, Blanche Benford, Bob Bucklin and Mary Bicklin. Meetings are held every  third Monday at Alice Hall. Democrats are always welcome. …

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Democratic Post Election  

 

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 On Saturday, November 11, the Executive Committee of the Pasco Democratic Party held their post election meeting at the Land O’Lakes Community Center. Chairperson Alison Morano wanted to thank everyone for their hard work in this election season. Democrats in Pasco elected a new County Commissioner and had an above average turnout of voters (49.4% in Pasco, compared to a state average of 46.1%). In addition to the victory of  County Commissioner Elect Michael Cox, a majority Pasco voters supported Stephen Gorham in the State Senate 10 race and a majority of State House 48 voters in Pasco County turned out for Zimmermann. Also, the Pasco Democratic Party just posted one of the most successful fundraising quarters in recent years. Sitting in front of their fellow DEC members and hardworking volunteers are (from left) Democratic Executive Committee member Joanne McWethy, DEC Secretary Nola Branche, State Committeeman Matt Murphy, Chairperson Alison Morano, Vice Chairperson Cal Branche, State Committeewoman Angella Bowman, Publicity Chairperson Ron Rice, DEC Member Donovan Brown.

 

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Will Weatherford Victory

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 Sam Weatherford came home from China, to help his brother Will Weatherford, as his campaign manager, on a very successful but unique campaign. Weatherford’s name could not be on the ballot because of technicalities due to a hasty appointment by Gov. Bush of Representative Ken Littlefield. In two years, Weatherford will have a chance to use the Weatherford name without fear of confusing the voters. A victory party was held November 7th at Saddlebrook for friends, families and supporters.

 

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Will Weatherford for State Rep. Dinner

 

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Republican Executive Committee Meeting in Land O'Lakes 

7096The Pasco Republican Executive Committee voted to endorse Charlie Crist for Governor, Gus Bilirakis for Congress and Cathi Compton of Zephyrhills, for the Pasco County School Board. Compton waits with her family for her turn to address the crowd of around 125 Republicans at Land O’Lakes High School. Another candidate for the School Board, Allen Altman also spoke to the crowd.   7088 Bill Bunting reviewed the recent activities of the Pasco Republican Executive Committee like the Ronald Reagan Dinner last month and the opening of regional offices of the growing organization. 125 people came out to Land O’Lakes High School Auditorium Thursday night July 20th, for a Pasco Republican Executive Committee Meeting to meet candidates for County Commissioners, School Board, representatives and other offices in Pasco County.

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Republican Party of Pasco’s 3rd Annual Ronald Reagan Day Dinner

 

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Republican Club of Central Pasco with School Board Candidate

 

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