Comments on Beyond The Polls: State of the Day - Florida

So, how is it that Clint Curtis isn't a viable con...

2008-08-12T19:12:31.329-04:00

So, how is it that Clint Curtis isn't a viable contender, in Fl-24? He got 42% of the vote in 2006, not bad for someone running a grass-roots campaign in a "Red" district! He's seen some eye-opening things, and worked damn hard to fix them, and for that he's labeled "bizarre"? Seems to me a lot of folks were called names over the last 7 years for claiming that Bush, Inc. was doing some criminal things, and it took John Conyers 6 hours to read the whole list a few months back. I've met Clint Curtis, and I trust him with my vote.

There are two Dem's in FL-7 and both have more tha...

2008-07-03T12:40:24.799-04:00

There are two Dem's in FL-7 and both have more than 1,000. After the primary money will increase. Mica has dropped in power rankings and there is a movement of mod. Republicans who would love to see Mica go. The only thing that is impossible is the untried. You have no clue what could come up or out between now and the election. Also, Fundraising totals of Faye Armitage have been up over the last month and continue to improve. Whoever wins the primary will get a boost in fundraising. Though these totals need to improve drastically, never say never.

FL-7 is not going Democratic when the Democrat has...

2008-07-01T21:24:30.473-04:00

FL-7 is not going Democratic when the Democrat has barely $1,000 on hand. You have to try to get elected, and the Democrats aren't. If they did, it isn't inconceivable they could take that district.

FL-7 could go to the democrat once all the folks d...

2008-07-01T21:10:44.505-04:00

FL-7 could go to the democrat once all the folks down there realize that Mica and Crist and John's brother are all pushing for offshore drilling off the coast of FL.
It is time for the folks in district 7 to realize what a snake they have representing them in the halls of congress. How dare he stab is own constituents in the back this way. With all the coastline that make up District 7, he should be the last congressman pushing for offshore drilling. Do the residents of Daytona, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast and St Augustine really want to be one "Exxon Valdez" away from environmental and economic disaster?

While I do agree that a Democrat could win FL-6 un...

2008-07-01T15:41:34.551-04:00

While I do agree that a Democrat could win FL-6 under some circumstances (alot of things would have to go right), it won't happen this year. For one, most of the Democrats in Alachua County are in the 3rd District. Secondly, Cunha hasn't even filed FEC statements, which is a huge red flag for not being a serious candidate The Dems aren't even trying to win this seat.

Florida 6 is NOT a safe seat for right-wing nut Re...

2008-07-01T14:48:58.348-04:00

Florida 6 is NOT a safe seat for right-wing nut Republican Clifford Stearns in spite of his $2.5 million bank account. Progressive Bruderly ran an underfunded grassroots campaign and was outspent five to one. Even though Bruderly spent no money on direct mail and very little on radio or television ads he still won 40.5% of the overall vote in 2006. Moderate Tim Cunha will win by a landslide in Alachua County and will pick up significant support from independents and republicans who are sick and tired of the extreme positions taken by Stearns and his dismal record of nonperformance on issues such as energy, immigration, government spending and protecting the environment. Being a reliable 20-year old rubberstamp for failed Republican policies on energy and a devout apologist for the many economic and national security mistakes made by the Bush Administration will cost Clifford his seat in Congress.

I'm not writing off Allen West's chances completel...

2008-07-01T12:54:42.969-04:00

I'm not writing off Allen West's chances completely. He is certainly not the favorite in a Democratic year, in a Democratic leaning district, and grossly outspent. He has his work cut out for him, but it will be a race.

In McGovern's case, he would need a Mark Foley-typ...

2008-07-01T12:52:33.520-04:00

In McGovern's case, he would need a Mark Foley-type situation to even think about winning. That district is overwhelmingly Republican (69% for George Bush in 2004). It is simply way too Republican for Democrats to compete here. McGovern hasn't raised enough money to be serious here.

Obama may (I would predict he will) win Duval County. However, the county's Democrats (and blacks) are in Corinne Brown's 3rd district, leaving the 4th safe for Republicans.

Good stuff.Define "token" (i.e. 70/30, 60/40. 55/4...

2008-07-01T09:28:55.079-04:00

Good stuff.
Define "token" (i.e. 70/30, 60/40. 55/45) opposition from Jay McGovern.
A recent (last seven days) poll says Obama even with McCain in Duval County, largest county in FL04. Primaries in FL04 turned out 71k (D) and 60k (R). There is s supressed turnout among R's and the largest concentration of under 40 voters.
Just my opinion.

I have faith in the people of the 15th Congression...

2008-07-01T08:16:56.787-04:00

I have faith in the people of the 15th Congressional district. They vote for a candidate who can do the most for them and the district,and our nation not the one who has the biggest bank account.
I am making significant in roads as I visit with the voters ands they see what I am doing NOW not when elected.
See what I am about at www.alanbergmanforcongress.com

Very good article, thanks! However, I think you m...

2008-07-01T07:38:03.025-04:00

Very good article, thanks!

However, I think you might have FL-22 wrong. I'm in Tallahassee, by my sources on the ground there tell me that there is a large grassroots movement building behind Allen West, who has also been receiving national attention by frequently appearing on national talk radio, blog radio and cable news.

You might want to keep an eye on this race -- it has the potential to be a true underdog story. And every American loves those.

Allen West's website is here:

www.allenwestforcongress.com