Posted on 08/16/2010 6:49:07 AM PDT by seekthetruth
Hi Manc,
I heard that the Orlando Sentinel did a poll with “?” vs Grayson, and that “?” won the poll! I do know that Alan Grayson is not very popular with members of his own party either.
What I find interesting is there have been no polls taken between the Republican candidates running to face Grayson in November. The Orlando Sentinel endorsed Dan Webster, who entered the race after publicly stating that he was NOT going to run for Congress. Then Webster entered the race three days before the deadline with immediate endorsements (written in hand that he read) from Mike Huckabee and Jeb Bush. Needless to say, Dan Webster is the media and GOP favorite.
There just might be a reason no polls have been taken, as the Dan leading is not Dan Webster....but Dan Fanelli!
I don't believe the Media will ever mention that Grayson is a member of the Socialist Party of America. Nor will they mention Dan Fanelli's call for Grayson's resignation for obvious Congressional ethics violations in his lies and public racist comments about Dan that went out to every registered Democrat on Grayson's mailing list.
Jeannie
Write Allen and ask him to write a short op-ed for Dan and Grayson’s false charges of racism (make sure he knows it’s for public display)and get it to Dan to get online/papers.
He’s gotta to have something right before the election.
This guy Grayson is nuts.
I did, but know Allen is super busy right now. I do believe the voters in District 8 who know about Dan are going to vote for him. We will know come Tuesday if they made the best choice! GO DAN FANELLI!
You bet he is! It is just too bad that the Media lets him get away with all his lies and crazy statements! You can be sure that if any Republican or Independent made such comments the Media would be all over the person 24/7!
But then we all know the Media is really in the pocket of the Socialist/Democrat Party.
With the primaries tomorrow I’m sure Allen is busy but Tuesday should be a cake walk for him. I can’t WAIT until after so he can really take it to Klein!!!
I’ve got two sick dogs at home; it looks like they picked up kennel cough from boarding last weekend. Dave’s got to go get his passport today (he’s flying into Montreal to go see his daughter and granddaughter before DC, it’s closer to where they live) and when he gets back we’re heading to the vet.
Let me know if you hear back from Allen and tell Dan I said hello and good luck.
Even if Dan does not come out on top tomorrow I hope he does NOT drop his ethics complaint. Grayson is not only nuts, he’s as dirty as they come. A slap-down isn’t enough; Grayson deserve a long stint at Club-Fed, hopefully being forced to take serious doses of Thorazine.
While Ross Beiling, another candidate in District 8, was stopped at a 7-11 downtown. He noticed someone was taking his signs. He went over to see who it was...it was PHILL RUSSO...Todd Long's campaign manager! Ross Beiling took off after him and Russo bolted out of there in fear. Ross chased him and called non-emergency 9-11...so there is a police report. Ross personally saw a stack of at least 75-100 of signs in Phil Russo's car.
Last week, James and I had placed a sign on the corner of Kirkman and Conroy. Did some sign waving and then went back to our car to cool off. We rested for a while and then went back to the corner. There was Phil Russo on the corner and the Dan Fanelli sign we had placed was gone. We didn't see him remove it, so just did some more sign waving and then Todd Long showed up on the opposite corner. I spoke to Todd about our sign being gone when it was just placed not even an hour ago. I told him one of his supporters showed up but I didn't see him remove it...just wondering. Todd told me his campaign supporters don't do that. I told him we don't touch signs either. Now I know it is Phill Russo doing it. So Todd must know, or is totally blind to the character of his campaign manager, Phil Russo!
I called into the Bud Hedinger show, Orlando radio host. He knows all about the police report Ross Beiling filed, but won't talk about it. He is backing Todd Long too, I guess! Well talk about being honest with the public! Maybe Bud Hedinger is looking into it, but his call screaner told me that they know all about the police report Ross Beiling filed. If this is not brought to the public's attention, then I will know that Bud Hedinger is not as honest as I thought he was about "bringing truth to the public".
Politics is sure dirty, but I sure did not expect so much dirt from the conservative candidates! Jeannie
Leni
The Libs love to compare apples to Oranges. There is a difference, the photos of our domestic terrorists show people who acted out on their own. (But notice that Ayers and Dorn were missing?) The terrorists that concern us the most are the ORGANIZED ones with the huge financial backing and the crazy goal of world conquest. They are the ones who currently fit the (Forgive me for using) profile.
that is strange as to why no polls have been dine thus far, thanks for the info.
It’s frustrating to no end that the Dems get away with being so radical and how the press or so called press cover for them.
Destroying, removing or otherwise messing with other candidates signs has a long history in politics, on both sides of the aisle.
It just goes to show how juvenile most of those who run for public office really are. After all, most politicians are, deep down, nothing but control freaks who love to control over the public and their lives. An unfortunate fact for both sides of politics.
The police aren’t going to do anything unless they catch someone read handed and their actions are very extreme. Fact is, it’s a low-level crime and there are hundreds of more important things for cops to do, like write tickets to generate funding for the government!!!!
The best case scenario is to use sign wrangling against your opponent. Get video/pictures and yes, police reports and put it all over the net. Supporters are good, campaign staff is better and finding a candidate family sign stealing is the ultimate! Put the opponent on the defensive, force them to take responsibility and DO NOT let them off the hook with a “I had no knowledge or personal involvement” excuse. If they can’t take responsibility for the actions of their supporters how will they take responsibility for anything in office???
Our side has GOT to stop playing nice - fight fire with fire and stop shirking away from hitting the left, HARD, with everything we can. My Lord, it isn’t like they don’t give us plenty of ammunition. That’s one of the many reasons I love Allen - he’ll take it to Klein/Dems and does not back down!
Don’t you have pics/video of Sullivan’s kids stealing candidate signs and her husband going after you? Dan should be using that, front and center on his website and if he won’t give it to Long or Webster, whoever. Not only does it hold her responsible for her campaigns actions and show HER character, it puts people on notice that someone on our side has the balls to say we are not going to put up with politics and usual; even from those on our “side”.
I agree that most Republican candidates will not fight back, but many do try.....to no avail as far as the media are concerned....even with proof like video and pictures!
The media picks their favorites and cover for them to the hilt!
Have fun being with Allen on Tuesday! He knows I can't make it down to Deerfield on time from here with watching returns with the Dan Fanelli supporters. Will call Tuesday evening! Hugs! Jeannie
FYI...
Russo is the self-proclaimed Official unofficial Leader of the Orlando Tea Party Organization.
If the sign-theft allegation rings true, Russo will be exhonorated to the Official Orlando Tea Party A$$hat!
No, I have pictures showing Patricia Sullivan's campaign sign switching in the film of a tea party event.
The last Wednesday I was so glad I had my camera with me when Mr. Sullivan took my fliers off cars and bullied me and James. James was ready to get out of the car, but I just started it up and we left. I did not want to stay a second longer!
Russo is the self-proclaimed Official unofficial Leader of the Orlando Tea Party Organization.
If the sign-theft allegation rings true, Russo will be exhonorated to the Official Orlando Tea Party A$$hat!”
Yes, I know. Russo has also been paid by Todd Long's campaign from the beginning. And of course, used his “Tea Party Patriots Live” mailing list to push Todd Long and help get out info about the Sullivan campaign from time to time. Sure just to remain friends with Sullivan. ‘
Just look at the FEC records and see for yourself. Phil Russo is there. Also some other names can be found on the campaign connected with the “Orlando Political Press”. Todd is a favorite with some, and that is their choice. But it is TOTALLY DISHONEST to claim to be “NOT ENDORSING ANYONE” and at the same time on the payroll of the one you are obviously pushing!
I was not surprised when Todd Long and Patricia Sullivan endorsed each other. Just happened to find out another piece of info. Sullivan has claimed over and over she will never take PAC money. Check the FEC records, and it appears that PAC money is accepted by Patricia Sullivan!
Oh I know it’s the law and the police are supposed to do something about it - if they have time and the officer feels like messing with it they will, that’s the reality :-)
Snicker - Sullivan lies!!!!
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What is Russo running under, I’m not finding him on the SEC website or on Open Secrets???
The worst, Grayson - check out all the groups who have given to that scumbag!!!
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1 ActBlue $66,912 $66,912 $0
2 Moveon.org $17,049 $17,049 $0
3 Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union $15,000 $0 $15,000
4 Life Insurance Settlement Assn $12,000 $3,500 $8,500
5 Credit Union National Assn $11,300 $0 $11,300
6 PAC to the Future $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 Wyndham Worldwide $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 American Federation of Teachers $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 BRIDGE PAC $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 Operating Engineers Union $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 Ironworkers Union $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 Teamsters Union $10,000 $0 $10,000
6 International Assn of Fire Fighters $10,000 $0 $10,000
16 National Air Traffic Controllers Assn $9,500 $0 $9,500
17 DRC Emergency Services $9,400 $9,400 $0
18 Deshpande Inc $9,100 $9,100 $0
19 Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $9,000 $0 $9,000
19 Laborers Union $9,000 $0 $9,000
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Phil Russo is not running for any position. He was involved with Todd Long's campaign from the beginning. He has been listed as “Staffer” and on Long's payroll since the beginning. Now calls himself “Media contact” with the Long's campaign. Lots of payments from Long to Russo are listed in Todd Long's FEC reports.
Phill Russo was leader along with Jason Hoyt of “Tea Party Patriots” and were with Todd Long from the beginning. Like Patricia Sullivan's “North Lake Tea Party”, the “Tea Party Patriots” group was/is Todd Long's group. I think it is fine for a group to endorse a candidate after they involve the membership in the endorsement. They then should make their endorsement public. But for a group to claim they are a “tea party group” that “does not endorse” but only pushes one candidate or have leaders on a candidate's payroll, is just not honest.
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