Free Republic

Some elections are more important than others. This is especially true of one state race in particular. In South Florida, one candidate said that “our shores are the frontline in defending our nation,” and proposed comprehensive shoreline surveillance. This inexpensive program would have the potential to save many lives. It would also curb illegal immigration, saving our state hundreds of millions every year by getting to the root of the problem. ... He’s also a man of action. When the earthquake in Haiti hit, Yomin mobilized a coalition of candidates in a way that is unmatched. He’s also the only...

Charlie Crist has called for a special session to ban offshore drilling. Many right thinking people see this pure politicization of an issue that should be handled with common sense, but are loathe to speak out for fear of a public backlash. Leadership is now needed on a key economic and security issue. It is the job of our state leaders to educate the public, not to kowtow to prevailing, but harmful, doctrines. Taking a correct stand on this issue makes political sense too. We will not win seats by ignoring the issue and allowing Charlie Crist and the rest...

What a State Representative Should Do in the Face of a National Crisis State Representatives are the grassroots voice of the American people. When the actions of the federal government directly affect the economic wellbeing of Floridians, their quality of life or their national security, it is the job of a state representative to speak up and the job of local leaders to propose sound solutions. This is especially true in the face of one of the most out of control administrations that our nation has ever seen, one that has jeopardized both our economy and America’s national security as...

It is disheartening, dishonest and unethical when a politician claims to be one thing on a matter that is dear to the hearts of voters, and then acts in another way once given the opportunity to legislate. Charlie Crist sloganized being a “pro-life Ronald Reagan conservative.” During the Gallagher-Crist debates, Charlie was openly snarky and condescending toward Gallagher, particularly on the latter’s firm pro-life stance. What people on both sides of the important abortion debate agree on is that they don’t want to be lied to. A candidate who lies to them on such a matter of conscious will no...

LTC Allen West isn’t the only conservative candidate or race to watch in Florida. While West, whom I’ve supported for several years may indeed convey conservatism in a more effective, honest and articulate way then most . . . there is another conservative in Florida that we should all be proud to support. Very few conservatives are able to rally a crowd. Our party has intellectuals like Bobby Jindal and a plethora of other talent, but few candidates are able to provide a mix of common sense conservatism and an ability to convey that message in equal measures of force...

This week, two Broward teachers were suspended from their classrooms pending investigation. Another teacher who had preached atheist beliefs to their students claimed that she had been “sprinkled with holy water” in reaction to her preaching. Several students who were witness to the events deny that any physical contact took place and stated that the only mention of “holy water” was done in a mocking context, in response to the atheistic teacher’s over the top rhetoric. The atheistic teacher knew that the mere allegation of impropriety would be enough to suspend the involved teachers and this seems to be the...

Congressional candidate Tom Garcia, a former Commander and aviator in the United States Navy running in Florida's 24th congressional district, has become the first congressional candidate to propose federal legislation that would implement the recently passed Arizona immigration laws nationwide. In a press release today, Commander Garcia stated the following: As a proud American of Hispanic Heritage, it is clear to me that citizenship is a national treasure and one that should not be given out freely to those who trespass on our national sovereignty. I am particularly offended by those who are calling Arizona's Immigration bill SB 1070 a...

State Rep Candidate Issues Call for Bill to Censure the Actions of Barack Hussein Obama: The Obama administration’s foreign policy is appalling and it is now the duty of whoever stands for elective office to speak out about it. We as a state can initiate trade agreements with our allies. We can pass resolutions condemning a shameful administration that apologizes for American heroism while defaming its staunchest allies. It is noteworthy that Barack Obama has not only alienated Israel, America’s most steadfast ally. When members of his own party saw fit to rid Honduras of Ernesto Zelaya, a communist bent...

Conservative leadership at home and in our state capitol can render the designs of Washington liberals obsolete. We as a state must take all constitutional measures to fight Obamacare. State Senator Carey Baker's Florida Health Care Freedom Act is a strong start. He needs continued leadership in the House, and my campaign will offer nothing less. I've been fighting against Obamacare since well before becoming a candidate. Just google the words "just how low have Democrats sunk" and my counterattack on Democrats' War on Seniors comes up first. I was in touch with Sen. Baker a week before his healthcare...

Small business used to be the bedrock of our jobs market. And we were a lot better off when it was. The State of Florida has more to offer budding businesses than almost any other state in the nation. As Michigan and New York falter under high taxation and shrinking growth, Florida should be absorbing the lion’s share of business emigration. But we’re not. And here’s why: (Blueprint Items 1-6) Government cannot and should not take over the free market. Not now and not ever. What government can do is use common sense free market principles to bring business and...

Has anyone noticed how Kendrick Meek is all over the press about Haiti, while he does precious little to help Haitians in Haiti? The sad part is, there are real efforts underway by Republicans, who are branded as racists as Democrats play politics with every natural disaster. Here are true stories of GOP candidates who've put aside their businesses, campaigns and everything else to bring real help to Haiti. One of them, Tom Garcia, even risked his life. They don't want illegal immigration, which would also hurt Haitians, who would be left to fend for themselves in a foreign land...

Florida (Statewide) – Human rights leader and congressional candidate, FL-23, Bernard Sansaricq has announced the formation of a coalition of candidates to rally to the aid of Haiti in the aftermath of yesterday’s devastation 7.0 earthquake. Candidate for Florida House District 91, Yomin Postelnik, will chair efforts among candidates on the state level. The effort is in tandem with the relief effort launched by congressional candidate Tom Garcia, FL-24, who traveled to Haiti this morning to begin relief efforts. Sansaricq on the federal level and Postelnik on the state level are seeking to gather supplies and direct funds to Non-Governmental...

To all Concerned Citizens, I’ve decided to endorse Yomin Postelnik in the race for Florida House of Representatives, District 91. Yomin’s reach goes far beyond the district and his voice is a needed one in the fight for America’s values. Yomin will make an excellent legislator, as he is a strong defender of conservative solutions and one who knows that we cannot back down in the fight for moral values. He also understands the original intent of the Constitution and will fight to uphold it on the state level against further liberal power grabs from DC, as is clear from...

A funny thing happened on the way to DC. Steele is now the man who has overseen the depletion of RNC cash levels from $22.8 million less than a year ago to a current level of $8.7 million, according to the renowned news magazine, The Week. Steele has recently been accused of lowering party morale for saying that his party would not win in 2010 and for publicly criticizing members of his own party. As well he should be. The chairmanship of a party is not an invitation to write columns and hypothesize. It’s a position that comes with an...

Wealthy contributors to the GOP are reportedly "shunning" the Republican National Committee over concerns that Chairman Michael Steele may be more focused on promoting his new book and collecting personal speaking fees than on the needs of the party. Since he took over as leader a year ago, the RNC's cash levels have fallen from $22.8 million to just $8.7 million. Steele's response to the wave of censure has been to tell his critics to "shut up" and "get a life." Can he still be an effective leader for the GOP? Time's up, Steele: Michael Steele needs to go, says...

At this time in history, the Republican Party, the only true mechanism that has the strength to defeat Obama socialism, should be polling at over 60% in the polls. But thanks to the collision course set in motion by Chairman Steele, we likely won’t have a united party in six months from now. That’s not a joke or even a hunch. It’s a sad reality stemming from the shocking buffoonery of a chairman who has displayed a level of ineptitude that is unprecedented at any time in American politics. The foremost role of a party chairman is to organize and...

Over the past few years, I’ve become increasingly upset at the way our elected officials, and even our candidates, have portrayed themselves on Sunday shows and in other media appearances. Their responses to real issues were without passion and their statements continuously rang hollow. The GOP has always been right on the issues. We cut taxes on all income levels, have saved millions of jobs, sounded the alarm on the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac mortgage crisis that Democrats chose to ignore and, most of all, offered solutions on issues of national security as Democrats sat and twiddled their thumbs. The problem...

Democrats are intent on pushing through one of the biggest monstrosities that this nation has ever seen, one that would kill healthcare as we know it, make across the board cuts in the options available to seniors and drastically increase premiums across the board. Do Democrats care about any of this? No. The more premiums skyrocket, the more they believe that they can ram through total and complete socialized medicine. It doesn’t matter that government taxation will be the cause of the problem. To add disgrace to contemptuous farce, something that Democrats seem to specialize in these days, Sen. Bill...

Various state representatives have initiated educational reforms to combat some of the most egregious problems in our educational system. Representative Dorothy Hukill, in particular, deserves high praise for her bill to ban the use of “restraining rooms” for special needs students in our schools. Yet there is an even greater outrage that must be outlawed. Schools have taken to calling police and arresting children over classroom disruptions. If teachers and principals cannot think of some other form of punishment, then they have no business teaching – period. As a point of reference, here are two of the most shameful news...

here are people will vote for you no matter what. They don’t care what your positions are on any issue, nor do they care about your ability to perform, the content of your latest speech or how effective your campaign is. While campaign professionals like to refer to this group as “committed supports,” they are more commonly referred to in layman’s terms as “your parents.” By contrast, some people will never vote for you no matter what you do and in spite of your positions on vital issues or your qualifications. Some would cynically say that those are called “in-laws”,...