Meek Reception in Jacksonville Was a High Energy Event

Congressman Meek fired up a crowd of over 150 supporters at a reception in his honor at the IBEW Hall in downtown Jacksonville Sunday, August 20, 2010.  Duval County DEC chair, Travis Brides, introduced him as the "next US Senator from Florida"...it drew loud applause from the crowd. 

The Party nominee for US Senate reiterated his platform positions and urged everyone present to redouble their efforts to get out the vote in November.  He reiterated and reconfirmed his long standing commitment to all the people of Florida...regardless to color, gender, religion, economic status, veterans, women etc.   He ended his time in Jacksonville placing hand-signed, bumper stickers to the autos of those assembled at the reception.

Recent polls show Meek holds a slight lead over rival Charlie Crist, current Governor of Florida.  Check out a recent news story in Newsweek for more details on Meek's win and the Fall race.

Fired Up - Ready to WIN!

Duval County and Florida Democrats Should Keep The Faith!

According to early news reports. Duval County voter turnout was around 22%.  In spite of a low voter turnout in Duval County, a very talented and impressive slate of strong Democrats have advanced to the General Elections in November.  Lead by Alex Sink, Dan Gelber, Kendrick Meek and Corrine Brown, Democrats have an excellent chance to change the face of leadership in Tallahassee and maintain control in Washington DC.  But only if Democrats 'keep the faith'.

To view election outcomes in your area, check out your Supervisor of Elections website.  In Duval County, click here

State-wide, more Republicans turned out to vote this cycle than Democrats.  However, Democrats have 70 plus days to fire up our voters and get them to cast their vote in the General Election.  We can register more new voters.  We can help voters register to 'vote by mail' for those voters who are unlikely or unable to go to the polls in November.  We can implement 'get out the vote' (GOTV)strategies to get more voters to the polls on election day. And, we must not underestimate the unshakable commitment and sustained political engagement of the Florida Young Democrats. 

Florida Wins Race to the Top Grant

Florida secures a "Race to the Top" award in the second round of funding from the US Department of Education. Click here to read the article in The Washington Post. 

Now, all we need is to give Democrats control of our State Legislature to best manage the money and educational reforms needed to ensure the future and vitality of our State and our citizens!  We know what Republican leaders in Tallahassee want to do about teachers and their pay - remember SB 6?  Well, it was rejected by working and retired educators, union workers, many citizens and the sitting Governor!  We can't trust them to do the right thing with the "Race to the Top" dollars.

Let's take back the Florida Legislature and the Governor's Office this Fall.  Vote today for all the top Democrats on Florida ballot.  Then vote again in November!  If the majority of FL Democrats vote - Democrats win in Florida.  That's how it works!

Take someone to the Polls before they close today!

Fired Up - Ready to WIN!!!!!