Lori Edwards

Lori Edwards last quarter campaign report shows that she is going to be a great congresswoman.  She already has deficit spending down.  Her campaign finance reports show that she brought in $35,270 and spent $51,294.83.   I wonder if this quarter will be different since Lori had the congressman from ACORN.  No word yet   how much Grayson was able to bring in for her.

Below is a list of contributions to her campaign

Tania C. Allam
2418 Wildwood Ct
Winter Haven, Florida 338843000 Information Requested 10/30/2009 500.00 Information Requested
500.00

John M Belohlavek
702 S Fielding Ave
Tampa, Florida 336062724 University of South Florida 11/13/2009 250.00 Professor
250.00

Susan McIntosh Bentley
3 Casa Loma Way
Lakeland, Florida 338132806 Retired 10/15/2009 125.00 Retired
225.00

Patricia Burnetti
2106 Kirkland Lake Dr
Auburndale, Florida 338232043 Information Requested 10/30/2009 500.00 Information Requested
500.00

Elizabeth Castor
1298 Millstream Rd
Tallahassee, Florida 323122548 University of South Florida 11/13/2009 500.00 Educator
500.00

Sharon McManus Comkowycz
7 Bridgewater Dr
Winter Haven, Florida 338843005 Our Children’s Academy 10/30/2009 250.00 Principal
500.00

Amy N Dean
2600 Island Blvd Apt 1706
Aventura, Florida 331605210 Self employed 10/29/2009 500.00 Arbitrator
500.00

Pat T DiCesare, II
2846 Chatsworth Ln
Lakeland, Florida 338123875 Dicesare, Davidson & Barker, PA 10/30/2009 250.00 Attorney
500.00

Jason Eberstein
1001 G St NW
Washington, DC 200014545 Dewey Square Group 12/17/2009 250.00 Government Affairs
250.00

Sherida Lynn Ferguson
17581 Fairmeadow Dr
Tampa, Florida 336472501 Principal Financial Group 10/21/2009 100.00 Certified Financial Planner
450.00

Sherida Lynn Ferguson
17581 Fairmeadow Dr
Tampa, Florida 336472501 Principal Financial Group 10/30/2009 250.00 Certified Financial Planner
450.00

Sherida Lynn Ferguson
17581 Fairmeadow Dr
Tampa, Florida 336472501 Principal Financial Group 11/06/2009 100.00 Certified Financial Planner
450.00

Mary J Figg
18406 Timberlan Dr
Lutz, Florida 335495829 Retired 11/13/2009 250.00 Retired
250.00

Fassil Gabremariam
345 Bayshore Blvd 1607
Tampa, Florida 336062354 U.S. Africa Education Foundation 11/13/2009 250.00 President & Founder
250.00

Leigh Graham
2003 E Hernandez St
Pensacola, Florida 325035717 USPS 10/07/2009 100.00 Postal Carrier
300.00

Lorna Taylor Gregory
3009 W Villa Rosa Park
Tampa, Florida 336112839 Premier Eye Care 11/24/2009 1000.00 CEO
1000.00

Kathryn Jeri Hammond
216 Boxwood Dr
Davenport, Florida 338375548 Lake Wales Charter 10/20/2009 250.00 Teacher
1750.00

Kathryn Jeri Hammond
216 Boxwood Dr
Davenport, Florida 338375548 Lake Wales Charter 10/20/2009 500.00 Teacher
1750.00

Kathryn Jeri Hammond
216 Boxwood Dr
Davenport, Florida 338375548 Lake Wales Charter 11/23/2009 250.00 Teacher
1750.00

Kathryn Jeri Hammond
216 Boxwood Dr
Davenport, Florida 338375548 Lake Wales Charter 12/29/2009 250.00 Teacher
1750.00

Lois Cowles Harrison
2311 Nevada Rd
Lakeland, Florida 338032339 Retired 10/15/2009 250.00 Retired
750.00

Homer Hooks
2311 Nevada Rd
Lakeland, Florida 338032339 Retired 10/15/2009 250.00 Retired
250.00

Kenneth Kaminga
2823 Grapefruit Dr
Auburndale, Florida 338234901 Retired 12/31/2009 100.00 Retired
400.00

Jane Frank Katcher
4197 S Douglas Rd
Miami, Florida 331336832 Retired 10/07/2009 1000.00 Retired
1000.00

Homer D. Kern
223 Indian Hill Ln
China Spring, Texas 766332862 Retired 12/17/2009 300.00 Retired
550.00

Alan Joseph Kromholz
3213 Par Rd
Sebring, Florida 338721263 None 11/23/2009 25.00 Retired
275.00

Nora Leto
915 South Blvd
Lakeland, Florida 338031137 Kaylor & Kaylor 11/13/2009 250.00 Attorney
250.00

Mark A Linsky
503 W Platt St
Tampa, Florida 336062245 Self 11/10/2009 200.00 Attorney
450.00

Toni W. Maloney
PO Box 1006
Auburndale, Florida 338231006 Self 10/30/2009 100.00 Forensics
350.00

William Malzone
3465 Turnberry Dr
Lakeland, Florida 338035462 Clark and Daughtrey 10/30/2009 250.00 Physician
250.00

A. Melissa Maxfield
8947 Donna Lu Dr
Odessa, Florida 335561908 Comcast Corporation 12/31/2009 250.00 Vice-President, Federal Government Aff
250.00

Daniel D Moody
4281 Old 9 Foot Rd
Eagle Lake, Florida 338394105 Moody Law 10/01/2009 180.00 Attorney
1690.00 * In-Kind: Office Space

Daniel D Moody
4281 Old 9 Foot Rd
Eagle Lake, Florida 338394105 Moody Law 11/01/2009 180.00 Attorney
1690.00 * In-Kind: Office Space

Daniel D Moody
4281 Old 9 Foot Rd
Eagle Lake, Florida 338394105 Moody Law 12/01/2009 180.00 Attorney
1690.00 * In-Kind: Office Space

Michael E Musetta
2314 N Riverside Dr
Tampa, Florida 336021838 Michael Musetta & Associates, Inc. 11/24/2009 250.00 Court Reporter
450.00

Michael E Musetta
2314 N Riverside Dr
Tampa, Florida 336021838 Michael Musetta & Associates, Inc. 12/30/2009 100.00 Court Reporter
450.00

Charlotte Perret
707 S Gulfstream Ave
Sarasota, Florida 342367710 Retired 10/03/2009 400.00 Museum Educator
400.00

Clay Phillips
3033 W Asbury Pl
Tampa, Florida 336112805 Congresswoman Kathy Castor 11/13/2009 250.00 Chief of Staff
250.00

Catherine Williams Real, Esq
2110 W Platt St
Tampa, Florida 336061759 Catherine W Real PA 11/05/2009 500.00 Attorney
500.00

Jeffrey W. Reddout
310 Hernando Rd
Winter Haven, Florida 338841030 Self 11/23/2009 100.00 neuropsychologist
250.00

James W Schroeder
621 Nadina Pl
Celebration, Florida 347474960 None 12/18/2009 250.00 Retired
250.00

Donna Edna Shalala
8565 Old Cutler Rd
Coral Gables, Florida 331436217 University of Miami 12/31/2009 250.00 President
250.00

Nancy M. Simmons
124 Mirror Ln NW
Winter Haven, Florida 338811316 Retired 10/29/2009 200.00 Retired
700.00

Alicia Smith
1401 K St NW Fl 12
Washington, DC 200053464 Smith-Free Group 12/17/2009 250.00 Government Affairs
250.00

Barbara Stampfl
2435 Jonila Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33803 Bartow Library 10/29/2009 250.00 Librarian
1000.00

Barbara Stampfl
2435 Jonila Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33803 Bartow Library 11/28/2009 250.00 Librarian
1000.00

Barbara Stampfl
2435 Jonila Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33803 Bartow Library 12/22/2009 250.00 Librarian
1000.00

E. Bruce Strayhorn
2125 1st St Ste 201
Fort Myers, Florida 339013092 Self Employed 10/20/2009 1250.00 Attorney
1250.00

Andrew Tobias
787 NE 71st St
Miami, Florida 331385717 self 12/09/2009 250.00 writer
250.00

Susan Douglas Turner
702 S Fielding Ave
Tampa, Florida 336062724 Retired 11/13/2009 250.00 Retired
250.00

Mary Kay Vona
3112 W Oakellar Ave
Tampa, Florida 336112918 aon consulting 11/24/2009 500.00 executive
500.00

Kerry M Wilson
1906 18th St NW
Winter Haven, Florida 338811216 Peterson & Myers 10/30/2009 150.00 Attorney
400.00

Robert A. Young
301 Lake Pansy Dr NW
Winter Haven, Florida 338819620 Retired 11/13/2009 150.00 Retired
650.00

Andrea Ellen Zelman
3033 W Asbury Pl
Tampa, Florida 336112805 Fowler White Boggs 11/13/2009 250.00 Attorney
250.00

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
421 Aviation Way
Frederick, Maryland 217014756
12/31/2009 1000.00

1000.00

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AN
1625 L St NW
Washington, DC 200365665
12/07/2009 2000.00

2000.00

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN DIVERSE GEOGR
499 S Capitol St SW Ste 422
Washington, DC 200034028
12/31/2009 5000.00

5000.00

International Assn of Fire Fighters – F
1750 NEW YORK NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
12/31/2009 2500.00

2500.00

NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCI
1325 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 200054171
11/13/2009 1000.00

4000.00

Tonight I had the esteemed pleasure to listen to Polk County Commissioner Randy Wilkinson and John Lindsey Jr. discuss running for Congressional District 12 seat being vacated by Adam Putnam.  Dennis Ross was notably absent from the event.  His assistant provided an excuse stating that he was making the rounds in Osceola County, which has a small sliver of District 12.

The candidates speeches were mediocre Randy Wilkinson did have a prop to help him start off.  He held up a princess tiara and said that he had brought it for Dennis because Dennis feels that he has been coroneted by the Republican Party.  Dennis has been absent from 3 events that both other candidates have been participating in.

Shortly after the speeches the question and answer period began.  John Lindsey really knocked it out of the park on this.   His views resonated with the general consensus of the group.  Both candidates took several questions, however I feel that Randy beat around the bush to get to the answer.  John was very clear and concise in his answers.

Both candidates said they would like to fix the 14^th amendment that allows for the offspring of illegal aliens to be automatic citizens.  This is in contrast to the voting record of the current sitting Congressman Adam Putnam, who has voted in FAVOR of amnesty for illegal aliens.

The primary for the District 12 seat will be one to watch, especially if you’re a liberty-loving individual such as myself.

Dennis Ross

Lakeland, FL – Dennis Ross, Republican Candidate for Congress in District 12, today called on Lori Edwards to publicly disavow or explain her connection to a push poll being conducted across district 12, by notorious push pollster, Sun Surveys.  Beyond engaging in deceptive questioning, the poll conducted a head to head ballot test of Lori Edwards v. Dennis Ross.  Either someone is conducting a poll for Lori Edwards or the Edwards campaign is.  Dennis Ross released the following statement after hearing of this push poll:

“This is the kind of thing voters are tired of.  If they are not outright lying about someone they are failing to do their homework.  In this case, it is both.  Lori Edwards should publicly disavow any knowledge of this poll or explain her connection to it and why she is conducting it.  Instead of asking the voters outrageous questions, Lori Edwards should answer questions about health care, cap and tax, card check, deficit spending, bailouts, and other statist legislation her leadership is proposing in Congress.”

After receiving information about the push poll, Polk County Republican Executive Committee Chairman, Gene Roberts, personally issued the following statement,

“As chairman of the Polk Republican Executive Committee, I was disappointed to learn that the Democrats, and especially U.S. House of Representatives candidate Lori Edwards, are engaging in inaccurate and incorrect accusations against Dennis Ross, Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives.  I have always believed that as a candidate you should run on your own merits such as character, integrity, previous record and stand on issues.  Once you start attacking your opponent by using negative and deceptive ‘push polling’ it shows that the candidate is desperate and afraid of losing the election.”

The “push” question, corroborated by several voters who received the call, asserted that Dennis Ross accepted a trip to Bermuda, paid for by a lobbyist.  This assertion is demonstrably false.

In 2006, then Representative Dennis Ross was invited to speak to a Reinsurance conference in Bermuda.  The trip was not paid for by a lobbyist, as asserted falsely by the push pollster, but was paid for by Dennis Ross himself.  Dennis paid for his own travel and expenses to attend the conference.  The only item not paid for by Dennis Ross was a conference dinner after the panel.  Dennis, however, made sure to check with the House of Representative General Counsel to make sure that it was within the ethics rules to participate in the dinner with other attendees and speakers at the conference. (Letter attached)  In addition, the people putting on the conference were not lobbyists, nor registered to lobby in the State of Florida.

The purpose of then Rep. Ross making the trip was to warn the industry that if they did not lower their rates, the State of Florida would get involved in their industry.  Unfortunately, they did not listen to Dennis and the State of Florida is now in the Reinsurance business and the taxpayers are on the hook for the over $4 billion of debt in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.  If that was not bad enough, taxpayers are also responsible for the billions of dollars in debt of the government owned Citizens Property Insurance Company.  In other words, Dennis warned against Florida’s “public option” years before Congress tried it nationally.

The push poll, according to representations made by the callers, was conducted by Sun Surveys, a notorious push pollster.  Sun Surveys is based in Miami, Fla., and has an “F” rating from the Southeast Florida Better Business Bureau. An “F” rating means, “We strongly question the company’s reliability for reasons such as that they have failed to respond to complaints, their advertising is grossly misleading, they are not in compliance with the law’s licensing or registration requirements, their complaints contain especially serious allegations, or the company’s industry is known for its fraudulent business practices.” (http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=11011932)

After receiving calls about the poll, Ross Campaign Manager, Fred Piccolo said, “While it is unfortunate that Lori Edwards and her controllers in Washington feel they have to falsely attack someone to boost their poll numbers, the Ross campaign will continue to present a forward looking, positive agenda.  This agenda will include balancing our federal budget, paying down our debt, introducing real market reforms in health care, the economy, and education to put American citizens back to work, securing our borders, and empowering families to make the best choices for themselves.  But if Dennis is falsely accused of anything, rest assured, we will respond vigorously.”

Dennis Ross

Lakeland, FL – The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, today endorsed Dennis Ross, to be the Republican nominee.  Upon receiving the FOP endorsement, Dennis Ross said,

“The mission of the Fraternal Order of Police could rightly be called a mission for America.  From supporting and defending the Constitution, to encouraging social, charitable, and educational activities for members, and striving to improve performance and efficiency, the FOP serves as a model of leadership for our community and our nation.  I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful that an organization representing those who risk life and limb everyday for the safety and security of all of us, would endorse my campaign for Congress.  I do not take such confidence and support lightly and will strive, everyday, to serve with principle, integrity, and honor.  Thank you to the FOP for the endorsement, but more importantly, thank you to the 325,000 members who serve and protect our communities everyday.”

According to fop.net, The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. The FOP is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. The FOP is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation.

The following press release was sent out earlier by the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police:
Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police announces our Republican Primary endorsement of Dennis Ross for United States House of Representatives – District 12

The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police announces our endorsement of Dennis Ross in the Republican Primary election for District 12, United States House of Representatives.  Mr. Ross is an advocate of strong conservative view points and personal responsibility.  He has served Florida well as a State Representative.  We believe Dennis has the conviction and integrity to do what is right for Florida citizens.  He will make the tough decisions to bring respect back to Congress and put the Congress back on track to do the business of the people.

After carefully considering his legislative platform and real life experience, the Fraternal Order of Police, Florida State Lodge is pleased to lend our name to Mr. Ross for his primary campaign for election to the United States House of Representatives – District 12.

Sincerely,

James W. Preston, President

Florida State Lodge

Fraternal Order of Police

Dennis Ross

The Following was a blog entry on Dennis Ross’ Campaign Site http://www.electdennisross.com ———-

Audit the Federal Reserve?  A recent Rasmussen Reports poll found that 75% of Americans favor auditing the Federal Reserve.  Opponents fear politicizing the actions of a Central Bank.  Both sides have very real and very legitimate concerns, but I believe transparency outweighs potential politicization.

In theory, the “Fed” as it is called, has noble goals.  Stabilizing the money supply, ensuring banks are stable, and engaging foreign monetary and banking institutions for the good of the global economy.  In short, the Fed controls the money supply.  But with such power, the Fed has also been given unbelievable authority while maintaining virtual anonymity.  In and of itself, unchecked authority and lack of transparency are a recipe for disaster.

The great Milton Friedman once said, “The Federal Reserve definitely caused the Great Depression by contracting the amount of money in circulation by one-third from 1929 to 1933.”  A fantastic interview he gave can be read here.  That, in a nutshell, is what the Fed does; expand and contract the money supply.  Recently, however, the Fed has intervened to “bail out” firms such as AIG and Bear Stearns.  (For a good article on why the current crisis is not a liquidity crisis and is more a perception crisis, see Newsweek here)  The decisions of the Fed affect all Americans as we have seen in our current recession.  Surely, you may ask, something with that much power is open to the taxpayer.  Unfortunately, the answer is no and that is why more than 282 Members of Congress have signed on to HR 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009, and, if I am elected, why I will sign on as well.

Now, many argue that such an audit is unneeded.  They argue that the Fed is already audited by the GAO, although their open market committee is not.  This is to prevent politicizing monetary policy.  However, in such times as these, when trillions of dollars of debt are being added to our children and grandchildren, accountability and not a blank checkbook is needed.  Taxpayers deserve to know not only WHAT is going in and out of the Fed, but more importantly, WHY.  Provide the nation the reasons behind their actions.  Who knows, a majority of Americans might agree that these steps were needed, but they may not.

In the end, auditing an entity with the power to punish our children with mountains of debt, is a moral obligation of this generation.  While the Fed deserves its audit, so does Congress.  Spending, both under the current administration and the former administration, and under the current Congress and the former Congress, remains a disgrace.  Market manipulation through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, social engineering of the housing market by Barney Frank, and now, talk of socialized health care, are just more examples of a city and a group of people disconnected from reality.

Today, when Congress wants to buy hundreds of millions of dollars worth of private jets, we, the taxpayers have to ask ourselves how much more can we take?  In 2010, let us not forget.  I have not forgotten, nor will I ever.  It is time to take our Country back.

Lakeland, FL – Today, Polk County Commissioners Ed Smith, Bob English, and Commission Chairman, Sam Johnson, endorsed Dennis Ross for Congress, District 12. After receiving the endorsements, Dennis Ross said,

“To have the support of leaders like Sam Johnson, Ed Smith, and Bob English is both gratifying and humbling. Gratifying because they represent the very best of Polk County and know her citizens well. Humbling because Commissioners Johnson, Smith, and English are such capable conservatives, Republicans, and community leaders that I can only hope to serve in Congress with as much honor and distinction. I want to thank them for their trust and support. I look forward to working with them in Congress to build a better Polk County and a more prosperous 12^th District.”

Chairman Johnson and Commissioners Smith and English join many of their fellow elected officials and community leaders in endorsing Dennis Ross for Congress. They join:

Former Governor Jeb Bush

House Republican Whip, Congressman Eric Cantor (R-Va)

Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis

Florida Congressman Connie Mack

Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan

Florida Congressman Tom Rooney

Florida Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite

Florida Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart

Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Florida Congressman Jeff Miller

Florida State Senator Paula Dockery

Former Florida Congressman Andy Ireland

Linda Ivell, President, Florida Federation of Republican Women

Rev. Lynne Breidenbach

Jean Burt, Former Polk County GOP Chair

H. Paul Senft, GOP National Committeeman

To find out more about Dennis visit his website : http://www.electdennisross.com

Randy Wilkinson

Bartow, Fl – Randy Wilkinson announced today that he will be running for Congressional District 12.  Currently Dennis Ross (Lakeland), and Thomas Snyder (Winter Haven) have declared candidacy as Republicans. Lori Edwards and Doug Tudor are expected to be the Democrats in the race. Randy Wilkinson who is currently a County Commissioner for District 2 is term limited in his current office.  His term expires in 2010.

There has been much speculation about what Randy would run for. Randy Wilkinson who is currently a County Commissioner for District 2 is term limited in his current office.  His term expires in 2010. His announcement took place at Blunt park with a crowd of about  40 supporters.

Central Florida Politics was there to film this announcement.

Randy Wilkinson

Randy Wilkinson is currently a county commissioner (District 2) in Polk County. Everyone who is involved in politics in Polk County has wondered at one time or another what he was going to do for the 2010 race.  There has even been speculation that he was going to run for the seat being vacated by Adam Putnam for Congressional District 12.  If he chose to do this it would put him in a Republican Primary with Dennis Ross of Lakeland and Thomas Snyder of Winter Haven.  Ross has picked up many endorsements including Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Paula Dockery.

Other rumors for a Randy Wilkinson run would be for Florida State House district 66.  If he entered this race it would put him in a 4-way race.  Currently Leviticus Reed of Winter Haven, Ben Albritton of Wauchula, and Gary Newberry have filed to run for the seat being vacated by Baxter Troutman who is term limited.

What about running for School Board?  Randy previously served on the school board and could go back.  I guess we will have to wait and see.

Randy has planned an announcement on Thursday in Bartow @ 4:30.  The event will be held at Blunt Park, which is across the street from the courthouse.  If it rains the event will be held at 395 Tyler St in an old farmhouse.

Paula Dockery

Lakeland, FL – Florida State Senator Paula Dockery (R – District 15), today announced her endorsement of Dennis Ross for Congress. In announcing her endorsement, Senator Dockery said, “After careful consideration and soul searching, I have ruled out a run for the Congressional seat being vacated by Adam Putnam. During that decision making process it became clear that my passion for public policy is in state government and not at the Federal level. Having said that, I can think of no one better to succeed Congressman Adam Putnam, then my dear friend and former Colleague, Dennis Ross.”

Senator Dockery continued, “I know something about standing your ground when the going gets tough, and gladly accepting the consequences of that stance. I have a deep appreciation for the courage and spirit it took for Dennis to stand his ground when contentious issues arose in the Legislature.

“Dennis has always put the best interests of his constituents and taxpayers first. Dennis has walked the walk and not just talked the talk. Dennis has proven to be a fighter for the principles he believes in. For this and so much more, it is my pleasure to endorse my friend, Dennis Ross and I look forward to his service in Congress.”

Upon receiving Senator Dockery’s endorsement, Dennis Ross said, “I am truly honored and excited to have the support of my friend of nearly 20 years, and former colleague in the Florida Legislature, Senator Paula Dockery. Paula and Doc have been dear friends to Cindy and me for as long as we can remember, and no political endeavor would be complete without them. The citizens of Florida know Senator Dockery to be a tenacious fighter on their behalf. Her selfless and tireless work on behalf of hard working taxpayers everywhere should serve as a model to all who aspire to public service.”

Ross went on to say, “Beyond her principled leadership in the Florida Legislature, I know Senator Dockery as a friend, a colleague, and a devoted wife to Doc. I value our friendship, I will continue to look to her for advice and guidance, and I look forward to Paula continuing to serve the people of Florida for many years to come.”

In addition to Senator Dockery, Dennis Ross has earned the endorsement of: Former Governor Jeb Bush as well as Members of Congress Gus Bilirakis, Ginny Brown-Waite, Jeff Miller, Connie Mack, Tom Rooney, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Vern Buchanan. Local leaders have also endorsed Dennis’ bid for Congress including, GOP National Committeeman Paul Senft, Form er Polk GOP Chair Jean Burt, The Reverend Lynne Breidenbach, and Florida Federation of Republican Women President Linda Ivell.

Senator Paula Dockery currently represents District 15 in the Florida Senate which encompasses portions of Polk, Osceola, Hernando, Sumter and Lake counties. She currently serves a Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee and serves on the Environmental Protection Committee, the Transportation Committee, the Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Committee and the Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight.

Senator Dockery has been prominently mentioned as a possible candidate for Governor of Florida and will make her future plans known at a later date.

You can find out more about Dennis Ross’ campaign by visiting http://www.electdennisross.com

Dennis Ross who stood his ground in the state legislature against the State Run Insurance released a statement following the Governor’s Veto of HB-1171

“Today’s veto of a bill to expand the free market, diversify our insurance base, and protect Florida taxpayers is unfortunate and short-sighted.  The insurance landscape in Florida needs serious, solution-oriented reform, and this bill was a giant first step.  Robust competition, mitigation, and responsible development should be the cornerstones of Florida’s property insurance market.  Job creators and entrepreneurs should always be welcome in our State and consumers should have choice in the marketplace.”

Ross continued, “In District 12 alone State Farm employs over 1,700 people just in Winter Haven.  It also employs dozens of agents, has over 45,000 policyholders, and is an outstanding corporate citizen.  I will continue to remind my party and our State that competition reduces cost, small business creates jobs, and government should not be in the business of business.”

You can find out more about Dennis and his campaign by visiting http://www.electdennisross.com