In Florida as midterm nears, the oranges hang low right down there with the politicos

Calamondins grow well in Florida, in a container or in the ground. They ripen late in the season in our area, and they have a lemony taste. We like to put small slices in our tea.In the nation’s fourth largest state, we are beginning to see some types of oranges ripen. Those on my Satsuma are heavy with pulp and juice—I had to prop one limb on the bottom up to make sure the fruit didn’t rest on the ground. Hanging even lower than those small tasty fruits are a few select politicos.

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Florida’s new politics digest lays claim to ‘Headline Headquarters’

Because Florida is such a quirky state, aside from the fact it’s the nation’s 4th largest, Sunshine State news often makes it onto the national radar. With that in mind, Todd Jennings created a stop on the Web for his state where a visitor can scan headlines daily and get an overview of what’s likely to be above the fold and in the leads on daily news. Jennings shared a couple reasons with The US Report about why he founded Swamp Spin. [Article continues after photo.]

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Stone on Rubio challenge in Senate race: Crist is a ‘champion fundraiser’

Updated on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 8:14PM by Kay B. Day, Editor

Activist and columnist Javier Manjarres landed an interview with Roger Stone, exploring the Rubio-Crist battle and assorted Florida political issues.Roger Stone never pulls punches when he’s talking politics. Javier Manjarres, founder of the Conservative Republican Alliance and a columnist for Red County, quizzed Stone about the Rubio-Crist battle and other political issues during a recent interview. Manjarres focused on one issue dear to grassroots conservative hearts—Marco Rubio’s battle for the nomination to oppose a Democrat in the race for retiring senator Mel Martinez’s seat. Stone also responded to questions about the current state of Republican politics in The Sunshine State and the clear ideological divide between grassroots and leadership.

Stone is an informational gem when it comes to political interviews—I’ve often said he is a walking encyclopedia on politics, both Democrat and Republican. He’s the guy statists love to hate and strategists and media love to call on. His predictions are usually spot on—most recently he predicted Martinez would retire weeks before anyone else thought about it.

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GOP reclaims roots with new minority office in Jacksonville

Updated on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 9:39PM by Kay B. Day, Editor

Dignitaries cut the ribbon anchored by a black elephant.(Jacksonville, Fla.)—Thursday evening the opening of the new Minority Headquarters for Duval County Republicans drew an overflow crowd so packed we were shoulder to shoulder. People came in all colors and nationalities to celebrate meeting a goal that began more than a year ago. The headquarters will be operated by the Joseph E. Lee Club. Darcell Streeter, project co-chair, emceed the program.

Streeter welcomed dignitaries like Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford, Florida State Rep. Jennifer Carroll (Dist.13), Alci Maldonado, Chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly and others. Streeter said, “This is not just the opening.” She said the headquarters represents a partnership for development, outreach and leadership—“to advance the principles and beliefs of this great Republican Party.”

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