Palm Beach Post Endorses Ted Deutch (Oh – and Joe Budd too)
In the typically insulting way that the Palm Beach Post treats conservatives everywhere, the primary endorsement of the editorial board starts: "After the party's upset Senate victory in Massachusetts, Republicans got so giddy as to wonder whether — even though party registration is 2-to-1 against them — they could win the congressional seat held since 1996 by Democrat Robert Wexler. Unfortunately for the GOP, the two best candidates in Tuesday's... [Read More...]
What do you think of Florida’s new High Speed Rail?
Here are some facts (as found on google and calculated) $1,250,000,000.00 Hi Speed Rail System 330 Miles between Orlando and Tampa, Orlando and Miami (via Cocoa Beach) $3,787,878.79 Cost per Mile 18,300,000 Florida's Population in 2009 $68.31 Cost Per Resident 80,000,000 Est. Annual Visitors $15.63 Cost Per Visitor Donna... [Read More...]
Convential Wisdom in the District 19 Race
The Sun-Sentinel is running a story today by political writer Anthony Man which suggests that the coronation of Ted Deutch is practically assured, barring a "politically cataclysmic surprise". He points out the lack of experience of the Republican candidates, and the popularity of Ted Deutch whose State Senate district 30 contains more than half of the registered voters in CD19. He argues that just about every Democrat politician and interest group... [Read More...]
Article by Kimberly Mitchell in 1/24/10 Sun-Sentinel
Kimberly Mitchell, West Palm Beach City Commissioner and daughter of our club's 2nd VP Anita Mitchell, has a cover page article/opinion piece in the Outlook section of today's Sunday Sun-Sentinel. Congratulations Kimberly! Entitled: Promising program to battle issues facing children living in poverty getting a start in West Palm Beach Harlem's "Children's Zone" tackles issues block-by-block the article begins with: When a child's eyes open... [Read More...]
January 27 – Inaugural Evening Meeting (Duffy’s)
For our friends who cannot make lunch, WE HEARD YOU! --- In 2010, we begin a new era (as in the new era when we take back our Congress). Come meet our SURPRISE, SPECIAL GUEST. Wednesday, January 27th 5:30 pm Meet & Greet 6:00 pm Program Begins Duffy's Sports Bar (Private Room) 701 Village Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL $5 Members / $5 Guests RSVP by noon Mon., Jan 25 (561) 697-4911-BA Starkey or E-mail: info@gopclubpb.com Go to article→
January 27 Club Meeting – Guest Former Florida Senator Curt Kiser
Jan 27 Curt Kiser - History GOP (Bear Lakes CC) Former Florida Senator Curt Kiser General Counsel, Florida Public Service Commission (former Gen. Counsel to Gov. Claude Kirk; & champion of environmental concerns with Theodore Roosevelt Society and Governor's Commission on the Everglades) TOPIC: Perspective of the history of Florida's Republican Party and the Legislature; how we got where we are today. Wednesday, January 27th 11:30... [Read More...]
Sid Dinerstein’s Letter to Editor Rejected
Chairman Dinerstein pinned a letter to the Palm Beach Post which was promptly rejected. I think it hit too close to home for Mr. Schultz! To the editor: Your editorial of January 20, A Clear-Eyed Look At Obama, needs a new pair of glasses. President Obama is the earliest lame duck president in American history, and deservedly so. Multi trillion dollar annual deficits may get kudos at the Post, but it’s frightening to our children. Rationed... [Read More...]
American Democracy at its BEST!
The January 19th VICTORY in Massachusetts is a loud thunderous ROAR from the people. I am reminded, thankfully so, by friends, colleagues and fellow business professionals about the feelings, opinions and determination from the LEFT side of the aisle as well as the RIGHT. As we venture into the 2010 political arena, let us focus on the ISSUES. On February 2nd South Florida will be gain national attention as we hold a special election for US... [Read More...]
Allen West on Martin Luther King Day
Coalition of Candidates Team Up to Save Lives in Haiti
This was provided by the Palm Beach County Republican Party. Contact: Bernard Sansaricq Campaign or Yomin Postelnik Campaign Tel: (954) 701-7167 or (954) 353-5955 Email: director@insidersreview.org Website: ; www.Sansaricq4Congress.org; On Tuesday night, devastation struck the island of Haiti. As soon as news broke, candidates Bernard Sansaricq and Yomin Postelnik and Central Florida candidate Commander Tom Garcia got in touch to plan... [Read More...]