What's The Latest on Repubilcan Scandals and Candidates?

It seems there's always something Republican elected officials and candidates are linked to that gives most voters cause to pause.  Whether it's questionable uses of credit cards, changing party affiliations mid-stream, back-room business deals or whatever...the time is NOW to work to send Democratic candidates to our State Legislature as well as Washington DC. 
 
Stay informed.  Check out the FDP's June newsletter.  Go to: FDP Newsletter June 25, 2010.

AND - get engaged with your local DEC Precinct and District. Plan now to vote in the upcoming primary and general elections.  Set aside some personal time to phonebank and/or canvass for Democratic candidates.  Finally, skip a favorite beverage, give up lunch or dinner out once a week and re-direct those funds to the campaign for your favorite Democratic candidate for office.  You won't miss the treats much, but you'll greatly help usher in the change needed both in Florida State government and our National affairs.

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Don't Become A One-Issue Democrat - Keep Current On Multiple Issues

Don't fall victim to seeing the latest "major, national issue" as the only issue that matters in our country.  Seek out information on the many challenges facing our nation.  Issues like Wall Street reforms, economic recovery, housing and of course health care reform.  Also, use multiple sources to inform you, including http://www.whitehouse.gov/. The site can educate you on what the Obama Administration is doing to meet these challenges.  Don't just take what you read in the "press" as the definitive authority on issues. An informed Democrat is the best defense against the opposition false claims, misrepresentations and lies.

For an update on health care reform go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/patients-rights

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Religion and Politics: Strange Bedfellows

There are literally hundreds of print and electronic media outlets to consider when blogging.  Democrats from all around Duval County regularly scan multiple media platforms and sources and share their findings in an effort to stay abreast of breaking news, trends, movements, accusations, half-truths, misrepresentations and from time to time out-right lies.  Our goal is to increase awareness and encourage appropriate action through shining the spotlight of public awareness on any and all of the above goings-on.  Here's an interesting article by B.E. Wilson from Alternet.org that sounds the alarm for caution on religious personalities and their growing influence in conservative politics, their Party leadership, elected officials and candidates seeking office.  More of his writings and others can be viewed at www.alternet.org

Stay on top of things around you.

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