Monday, May 15, 2006

Wadlinger Resigns In Pinellas

Pinellas Democratic Chairwoman Carrie Wadlinger has resigned effective July 15 from leading the DEC in Florida's biggest battleground county. Her statement:

"With most goals completed early," Wadlinger said, "The Democratic Party image has vastly improved. The headquarters has been renovated, technology updated and organized infrastructures are in place, and we have the highest bank balance in Pinellas County history. The time is right for me to become involved with other political goals."

When Wadlinger informed the State Party Chair Karen Thurman of her resignation she assured her, "The timing of this decision allows for interested candidates to actively campaign for the County chair position." "

posted by Adam C. Smith @ 5/15/2006 05:05:00 PM    

44 Comments:

  • At 7:05 PM, May 15, 2006, Campaign Manager said…

    Carrie Wadlinger was an effective chair for the Pinellas County DEC, putting her experience as a candidate to good work. She shines even brighter in comparison to the mess that is the Hillsborough County DEC.

    One can only hope that she will decide to run for office again.

     

  • At 7:26 PM, May 15, 2006, websterrice said…

    Any idea what she is going on to next? Will she be running for an office in Pinellas County?

     

  • At 7:52 PM, May 15, 2006, moderate said…

    I hear they're going to hold the job open for Jim Davis, so he'll have something to do after September.

     

  • At 7:54 PM, May 15, 2006, USMA44 said…

    She lives in precinct 642 in East Lake Woodlands. That's Susan Latvala's County commission district. She's in District 48 for the State House, but she probably wouldn't run against Democrat Carl Zimmerman who is already in that race. If she ran against Latvala she'd have only two months to collect the signatures to qualify. Latvala might be vulnerable against a strong Dem in November with Republicans in bad shape across the board, but that seat has 70,000 R voters to just 50,000 Ds.

     

  • At 7:55 PM, May 15, 2006, Campaign Manager said…

    I find the Davis suggestion highly unlikely - the least of my reasons being that Davis lives in Hillsborough and not Pinellas County.

     

  • At 7:59 PM, May 15, 2006, moderate said…

    lol

    of course it was a joke.

    Jim couldn't win that race either.

     

  • At 8:00 PM, May 15, 2006, moderate said…

    I can't believe this issue is getting so much play.

    Headline tommorow:

    DOG BITES MAN

     

  • At 8:52 PM, May 15, 2006, Cynical Idealist said…

    Fer cryin' out loud, people, this is Pinellas County we're talking about. For the most part, it's an R stronghold. Let's not get excited about D's doing anything there. Until, that is, they take out an incumbent R...

     

  • At 10:08 PM, May 15, 2006, Peter Schorsch said…

    Carrie Wadlinger resigned effective the first day of qualifying for state legislative races.

    She is also supposedly moving into northeast St. Petersburg.

    From what I've been told, she may run for House District 52. I have it first hand that she would not deny to Liz McCallum her intention to challenge Liz for the Democratic nomination for that seat.

     

  • At 5:41 AM, May 16, 2006, A.L.C. said…

    Thanks for clearing that up, Peter.

     

  • At 5:42 AM, May 16, 2006, A.L.C. said…

    Hmmm... Carpet-bagger v. carpet-bagger?

     

  • At 6:39 AM, May 16, 2006, buzzthis said…

    Is someone taking information from Peter Schorsch again?

    Peter, I didn't know they let you blog from prison?

     

  • At 9:35 AM, May 16, 2006, RonLincoln said…

    Everyone makes mistakes, yall should leave peter alone. At least he attaches his name to his posts.

     

  • At 9:45 AM, May 16, 2006, DerekTNG said…

    I don't care one bit about Carrie. Although, I think it's poor form if she's resigning to run in a primary.

    The reason for my post is to echo what ronlincoln said. Let's leave Peter alone. Nobody is perfect and ronlincoln is right - at least he posts with his name.

    Good to hear from you, Peter. Hope you are well.

     

  • At 10:11 AM, May 16, 2006, jpublic said…

    I wouldn’t touch this with a ten-foot pole… but then again…

    The Pinellas DEC Chair should be commended for her service; it’s not an easy job. Having said that… this makes the second time in a row that the Pinellas DEC Chair has left just prior to a big election… one might wonder if it’s by design. It’s been said that the biggest problem with the Pinellas Democratic Party is that there are too many Republicans in it.

    Pinellas sits at the bottom of the I-4 corridor, and you know what they say about s**t flowing down hill. The reality is that there are 150 people who run Pinellas, none of which are elected. Pinellas has been the developer’s brothel for the past 10-years. Sitting as madam – land use attorneys… anyone want to guess who the whores are?

    I just love it when elected officials spew that loyalty shouldn’t be an issue. Loyalty is an issue in Pinellas, because loyalty is an issue in Pinellas. NEWS FLASH!!!, the very foundation of the two-party system is loyalty… duhhhh!

    To date, your choice in Pinellas politics has been Republican candidates who are heavily funded by the Republican Party and politicos… and Democratic candidates who are heavily funded by the Republican Party and politicos. In this lay the loyalty issue. The Democratic caucus in Pinellas is just figuring that out now. The Chairs departure was one of jump before you’re thrown… plain and simple.

    But if you’re still convinced that loyalty shouldn’t be an issue, then move to make every elected office in Pinellas a “Non-partisan” seat… see what that’ll get you… one hell of a opposing fight by the Republican Party, that’s what.

    Not that I have an opinion though… :-)

     

  • At 10:24 AM, May 16, 2006, Peter Schorsch said…

    I didn't get to say this in my previous post...

    Carrie also did a good job as DEC chair. Although she could never move past the internal strife that divides so many Democratic clubs, she did whip the party into fighting shape. In fact, her term reminds of Bense's tenure as Speaker. It's not that either was so outstanding on their own right, but they did so much better than their horrible predecesors (sp.?).

     

  • At 10:42 AM, May 16, 2006, jpublic said…

    peter,

    Due respects… to compare the Pinellas DEC Chair to Bense is quite a stretch.

    And… the very characteristic of a good leader is the ability to overcome and control “internal strife that divides”. Open ears and mind would have helped considerably.

    The Pinellas Democratic caucus is not as “split” as you contend… quite the contrary I’m told. They are very united and had difficulty wrapping themselves around the stonewall agenda, the “my way or the highway” attitude, and the clearly personal, imbalanced and bias support for her personal candidates of choice.

    Admirable showing in leadership in deed, particularly with regard to fund raising… but on the whole, realistically, not much better than her predecessors. This move is very much a “No loss, no gain and minimal overall impact” move.

    I’m curious though… If you’re on the inside, why would she go after McCallum?… I understood McCallum to be a fairly strong candidate.

     

  • At 11:13 AM, May 16, 2006, Peter Schorsch said…

    Im not comparing Wadlinger to Bense, I am comparing the job they both did, having to go in and clean up a substantial mess. By just not being as bad as the last guy, they were a marked improvement.

    I guess I just disagree with your contention that DEC is "united". I don't think you can ever use the words united and Democrat in the same sentence.

    The last time I heard, Carrie seemed very upset with the Ed Helm faction that was constantly causing problems. If that's no longer true, then perhaps the DEC is all the more united.

    And yes, I think Liz is a strong candidate and I don't think Carrie will beat her in a primary. Then again, maybe Carrie isn't going to move into the area.

     

  • At 11:24 AM, May 16, 2006, True Believer said…

    Not that I believe anything posted by Mr. Schorsch, but if Wadlinger is going to run against Liz McCollum, all I can say is hallelujah. Someone needs to get in that race. (Fortunately more credible sources say USF St. Pete Dean Bill Heller is likely to get in.) Liz is not only a terrible candidate who can't raise money, she took personal attacks to a new level with her gay-bashing tactics.

    I'd hate to have to give money to a Republican for the first time in my life, but if she's the Dem nominee that's exactly what I'll do. We have to draw the line somewhere and our party does not need people like Liz McCollum. Maybe if she loses badly enough, she'll move back to the West Coast.

     

  • At 11:28 AM, May 16, 2006, websterrice said…

    Jpublic and Peter I have to disagree with the Liz McCallum being a strong candidate comments. If she is really a strong candidiate why have there been presistent rumors regarding other Dems getting into the 52 race (mostly not credible or true). Why has she raised so little money? And she is still saddled with a carpet bagger label. I do not know Wadlinger but the idea of her running seems interesting. Something to Blog about.

     

  • At 12:01 PM, May 16, 2006, Peter Schorsch said…

    Have there really been persistent rumors about other Democrats running? I guess, but isn't it a testament to how strong Liz is that none of the other "established" Democrats have entered or stayed in the race. There are so many strong Democrats in H-52 and no one is challenging Liz' path to the nomination. She must be doing something right.

    As for the criticism of Liz re: gay-bashing...someone show or tell me one instance when this has happened. In fact, if you have spoken to Liz, she will tell you, as she did me when I first met her, one of the most important issues to her is fighting against any anti-gay-marriage amendments.

     

  • At 12:02 PM, May 16, 2006, jpublic said…

    peter,

    Ok… you make some good points. I don’t the “Ed Helm faction” though. Based on Helm’s showing in the St. Pete Mayoral race, he doesn’t seem to have that much clout. From what I hear, anyone who disagreed with the Chair was put in the crosshairs... had sort of a ‘W’ complex if you follow my meaning.

    true believer,

    Interesting thought on Heller… I’ve met him, good man. Not sure the “gay-bashing tactics” is in context though. Just because someone disagrees with the level of importance placed on the homosexual agenda (as it relates to many other issues), does not make them gay-bashers.

    websterrice,

    Here’s a little tip you may not be aware of. I understand that the resigning DEC Chair is openly gay, and that McCallum made some sort of comment about an openly gay candidate… put two and two together… there’s your rumor mill. Using the “Gay” spin, either good or bad, is not a winner in any race. The simple fact is… gay rights are not on the minds of the vast majority of voters in this country. They’re issue yes… but not the issues.

     

  • At 12:55 PM, May 16, 2006, True Believer said…

    jpublic: It has nothing to do with anyone promoting a "gay agenda." There is no possible excuse for McCallum calling up party staff, leadership and donors across the state insisting they not support Chris Eaton for the sole reason that "a gay candidate could never win this seat." And that was mild compared to some of the truly homophobic comments she made that I will not repeat here. Eaton never promoted any sort of "gay agenda" (unless job growth, better schools and affordable health care have suddenly become part of the radical homosexual agenda) and would have been a far better candidate, especially considering he raised almost as much in the first month he was in the race than she's raised the entire time since she declared. Oh, and he's actually FROM St. Pete.

    And yes, Peter, many, many people have confirmed that she said these things to them. Why do you think she can't raise a dime? And shouldn't you disclose that Liz is or was your client?

     

  • At 1:38 PM, May 16, 2006, websterrice said…

    Jpublic,
    No I was not aware of the alleged comments made by McCallum. Judging from the posts it appears there is a bit of insider gamenship going on about those comments that I simply do not have anything to add to.

    I really do not think the electorate is going to get all geared up about Gay anything.

    Eaton would have been a strong candidate for many reasons least of which being his "hometown-boy" appeal (a big deal in NE St. Pete).

    True Believer,
    Interesting tid-bit. William Heller has already contributed to Republican candidate for Dist 52, Angelo Cappelli. Doesn't mean he won't get in, but not a good sign in confirming the rumor.

     

  • At 1:55 PM, May 16, 2006, jpublic said…

    true believer,

    Fair enough… I don’t know and have never met Eaton. Based on you words, he sounds like a good candidate. Don’t care about his sexual preference either, that’s his business. As for the $… I for one do not base my vote on race, gender, sexual preference, religion, or – and most certainly – how much money a candidate can raise/receive. The culture of $ and corruption is exactly what we need to end.

    As far as Eaton goes… why did he drop?

    And due respects, your admonishment with a touch of anger makes my point. Just because someone is not for the homosexual agenda, doesn’t mean they’re against it.

     

  • At 3:54 PM, May 16, 2006, demsin06 said…

    Three cheers for Carrie, who did a fantastic job raising money and unifying the party (even though some extreme elements refused to play nicely).

    I don't understand the venom toward Liz McCallum. If Liz said that a gay candidate couldn't win in a certain district, how is that anti-gay, as opposed to pragmatic? (If someone said that a gay person couldn't win the governor's race, is that anti-gay? No it's just the unfortunate reality.) I've heard Liz speak and I can't believe she is anti-gay. Rather, I think some people got their feelings hurt, and now they are trying to slander her.

    I know lots of active Dems in Pinellas support Liz and are working for her. She is raising quite a bit of money, and in my opinion, she will win District 52.

     

  • At 5:00 PM, May 16, 2006, websterrice said…

    Demsin06,
    Liz might be a really great person with some real passion for politics and public service, but I think the party is really shooting itself in the foot by putting her up again. Not being from St. Pete is one thing, but living in the area for less than 3 years is quite another. St.Pete and in particular Dist 52 is all about old families, old alligences, and hometown. Love it or hate it, it's just the reality. It's most likely going to be Cappelli in the general and unless we can find someone with hometown appeal and fundraising ability I just dont see 52 switching.

     

  • At 6:18 PM, May 16, 2006, A.L.C. said…

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  • At 10:27 PM, May 16, 2006, demsin06 said…

    Why are people questioning Liz's ability to win? She almost unseated the incumbent last time, and this time it's an open seat. She has the best name recognition of any candidate in the field. There's no question - Liz will be able to handily defeat whoever the Republicans end up nominating.

     

  • At 9:54 AM, May 17, 2006, jpublic said…

    demsin06,

    I concur with you. McCallum has a great shot at this. The stonewall vote didn’t carry Rice, and won’t carry Wadlinger either… the percentage just isn’t there. If websterrice is correct in her assertion that…

    “St. Pete and in particular Dist 52 is all about old families, old allegiances, and hometown.”,

    … then Wadlinger would not even pull as well as McCallum. Cappelli is a Republican acquisition and everybody knows that. But if Baker owners get behind him, and the traditional low turnout plays in… it could be tough. I think McCallum is up for it though.

     

  • At 10:08 AM, May 17, 2006, websterrice said…

    Demsin06,
    I really wish the picture you paint about Liz is true (as far as it pertains to raising money, and name recognition) but as one who has asked around (a lot) she is still largely unknown if not completley forgotten. Of course insiders and politicos like us know her, but ask 10 voters in St. Pete and you will find yourself very depressed.

    All of this is a bit of nonsense anyway. In 04' Dems turned out in record numbers to get rid of Bush, and we were still unsuccessful (the reason I believe for McCallum's better than expected showing). Not to mention that fact that Farkas may have been the most unloved local incumbent politican in a long time. This time around there is no Bush to vote against and the party has yet to put together a good platform or agenda. At one time it appeared that KH would galvanize the party to turn-out, but the R's and the media have done a pretty good job making her an absolute joke.

    To this point it appeared that Thurman was doing a good job marshaling resources and running single candidates in races to maximize money and cut down on primary wars. But recently there have been more Democratic candidates getting into races and forcing primaries where there was none before.

    So where does this leave us? A contested Governors race splitting allegiances, no Bush to vote against, no top ticket driving force, no real charismatic force, or hot button issue. We have played the Republican scumbag card before, it didn't work! Can we please change the record, I'm embarassed. People are not going to turn-out to vote against Republicans if they don't view Democrats as anything better.

    jpublic,
    "Baker owners get behind Cappelli"? I'm a little lost? From what I hear Cappelli is pretty plugged into the downtown sene and the Mayor. Is that what you are referring to? Also, I think Charlie Crists' status will have an effect on Dist 52 as well as Pinellas County as a whole.

    Sorry for the long rambling post...

     

  • At 12:16 PM, May 17, 2006, jpublic said…

    websterrice,

    Yes, that’s what I referring to. Perhaps the term Baker-backers would have been more appropriate. I’m not sure that Crist will have that big of an impact in 52, but I could be wrong. No need for apologies on the long rant, good stuff.

    I understand that McCallum is well known amongst the D’s in Pinellas… and that’s the ticket in a Primary. Mostly the politicos as you noted, but that’s the politicos job… spread the word.

    I don’t agree with you on the lack of vote incentive though. ‘06 is entirely different that ‘04. You’re right; in ’04 it was a “get Bush out” attitude that motivated voters. However, in ’06 it’s a “get them all out” attitude that is motivating voters. I’m talking across the board too. Not just the R’s or the D’s… moreover, it’s the I’s, as in incumbents.

    Our government is a mess… economy, immigration, the war, gas prices, housing, education, you name it… and that isn’t any particular Party’s fault, it’s both Parties’ fault. That is why, I believe, we see a great number of Primary contests. It’s not your neighbor the R or the D that is screwing things up… it’s the systemic pompous, incumbent, and entitlement attitude among the politicians and politico’s within the current structure.

    Primaries are good for the parties. The R’s have known this for a while and the D’s have been missing it. Primary races build interest and loyalty for candidates, and equates to a unified and strong run to the general.

    I can’t argue with the fact that the D’s do not seem to have a message to offer, it concerns me as well. I’ve seen the plan and it doesn’t look promising. It’s very much like a “Vote for us because we’re not them” platform… not a winner at all.

     

  • At 1:58 PM, May 17, 2006, websterrice said…

    Jpublic,
    Good post, I think you and I are precieving things much the same way. I think it only fair to state that I have not met Liz McCallum so any comments I have had have been purely second hand in nature and without a doubt not probative. I have met Angelo Cappelli, he struck me as pretty sharp and very personalable. I know he has a croweded field I wonder what you might think of him other than being a Republican Aquisition? Do you know anything about his primary opponents? I live in Dist 52 and all anyone wants to talk about is Charlie Crist (the reason for my Crist comment). I'm a local gal and I am more interested in whats going on close to home.

     

  • At 2:47 PM, May 17, 2006, RoveWannabe said…

    Does anyone else question the timing or personal agenda of the resignation of the Pinellas DEC Chair?

    Is she bailing out because of the mess that she has made of the local party (in less than a 2 year term, I might add), and the beating that the Democrats in Pinellas may take in November?

    Why didn't she stay in until her term was finished in December, rather than dump her mess on an interim Pinellas DEC Chair who will take the blame for her disastrous tenure?

    Is she bailing out strategically on July 15 as announced, just days before candidate qualifying ends so that she can run for office herself?

    Is she really that delusional to think that anyone will give her the time of day after she no longer has the title DEC Chair?

     

  • At 3:02 PM, May 17, 2006, jpublic said…

    websterrice,

    Ditto… :-)

    I have met and heard McCallum and I find her to be quite impressive, as candidate presentations go. She has a good look, nice cadence, good message, and a very sincere delivery.

    I have also met and heard her opponents on the R side. Clearly the frontrunner is Cappelli, and I would agree that he is sharp and indeed personable. As for the “Republican Acquisition” comment – and mind you being of a fair and balanced approached regardless of Party – he, along with many R’s seem to lack the true sincerity for the endeavor.

    More and more, many R’s and some D’s as well, seem to be jumping on the bandwagon of opportunity. They lack a real and believable sincerity to put forward a passion for the job, duty, and honor of the responsibility of public service. Many candidates these days present as if they are applying for a CEO’s position within a very large corporation.

    I wax tradition I know, but I also long for honor within our government leadership roles. I believe that if we don’t soon get back to the original purpose and intent of our government, our future is bleak at best. Frankly, I don’t give a damn about how much money a candidate can raise, or how many systemic lemmings they can coral in their corner… I vote for the man or woman whom I believe can do the job – with honor – as intended. And I believe we can get back to it if we all pay closer attention to the process.

    By-the-by… “…I am more interested in what’s going on close to home.”

    I just love to read that. Something we all need to do more often.

    rovewannabe… give me a minute and I’ll get to that next…

     

  • At 3:21 PM, May 17, 2006, jpublic said…

    rove…

    “Is she really that delusional to think that anyone will give her the time of day after she no longer has the title DEC Chair?” Furthermore, I would agree with a majority of your comments.

    … I think in this lay your answer. The perception of power and standing that comes with a title is very dangerous to oneself, and in this case one’s Party. And I believe you may be right here. The last DEC Chair to jump, just prior to the ’04 election, did so under the opuses of winning a state race as well. He breathed life into the local DEC from the start of his tenure… he was romanced by the state to jump for a state run… the state promised mega support and didn’t deliver... he lost. He has since denounced the state party and resigned from the local Party. Another good, strong, young, and talented Democratic with future potential lost due to the misguided politicos who would sell their mother if only to temporarily grasp the aforementioned “perceived” power and standing.

    Have you seen the folks running the state campaigns?… They look as if they need a diaper change more than a leadership role. Nice guys and gals, but far to young and inexperienced to be handling state races. They still believe that the correct approach is to call the other guy a crook (although very possibly true), profess that their candidate has all the answers (without substantive support), and base a candidates level of integrity, ability, qualifications, and honor on the amount of money one can raise/receive – with no concern for it’s origin. In other words… same ‘ol same ‘ol… losing methodology.

    The future of the D Party rests with youth, new leaders and leadership, and integrity in office.

     

  • At 3:28 PM, May 17, 2006, websterrice said…

    Jpublic,
    What a breath of fresh air you are. I really enjoy your idealism and lack of hostility. I am interested in meeting Liz soon, but I have to admit being a bit hesitant about her candidacy because I feel very strongly that she just hasn't spent enough time here to really be qualified to represent my hometown. I know Florida is the state filled with people from somewhere else, but I was born and raised here and that's important to me. But the jury is still out :)

     

  • At 3:31 PM, May 17, 2006, Peter Schorsch said…

    Rovewannabe: As someone who supported Carrie in the past, I think she owes the party a better explaination for why she is resigning now. I mean, Jesus, wouldn't it be nice for one DEC party chair to make it through an entire cycle!!! No wonder we can't win. That she is resigning on July 15th cannot be a coincidence, although I received a rather nasty e-mail from Kevin King, formerly of the Darden Rice campaign, now the FDP's man on the ground here, that Carrie has no plans to run for office. If that's true, then she needs to say that, otherwise the party will have to endure only more tumult.

    The reality is, Carrie's term took a nasty turn for the worse, after last November's muni elections in St. Pete. She won the battle with Ed Helm's people then, but is losing the war now. How ironic.

    As for H-52, Cappelli is a very strong candidate. I was the first to say so, because I've known Angelo for a little while, although like most of my political friends, I don't speak with him much anymore. Still, I think the environment is so toxic for the GOP that a Dem is going to win this seat. Plus, Angelo's retail politics are very unrefined. His ego is enormous, just enormous. And his experience is minimal. Look at the two races he ran, JJ Beyrouti's disastrous bid for the County Commission and Ken Feck's underachieving effort against Charlie Justice.

    Unfortunately, for the Democrats, the party is putting more of its efforts into H-51 than H-52. They clearly believe Janet Long (disc: former client) has a better shot against Dottie Reeder than McCallum does against Cappelli. Against any other candidate Janet would be the clear favorite, but how does she beat one of her political mentors. Could Pippen beat Jordan? Could Goose beat Maverick? Of course not. That's not to say Janet won't win; she probably will, but Liz has a better shot against Angelo than Janet does against Mayor Reeder.

    (All of these arguments are political, non-personal opinions. If you disagree, than stick to the facts, not use personal attacks. I know I am a SOB; saying so does not diminish the merits of the above arguments.

     

  • At 4:14 PM, May 17, 2006, websterrice said…

    Peter,
    Nothing wrong with your take except saying someone has an enormous ego is neither political or non-personal. Do I sense a little hostility? Lets play nice boys.

    Sorry, but I couldn't help pointing that out after your final disclaimer. No hard feelings, just having fun ;)

     

  • At 4:14 PM, May 17, 2006, jpublic said…

    websterrice,

    Thank you for the kind words… there is hope for a dialog involving “idealism and lack of hostility” after all… :-)

    I don’t work for McCallum, and I’m not stumping for her either. I don’t even live in that area. But I’m encouraged to find that, as I speak to many of the electorate all over the state, more and more are looking at the person rather than the persona. Many are tired of the results of picking the candidate from a billboard, and are doing their research. This can only bring about a better future for all, I believe.

    peter,

    “I think she owes the party a better explanation for why she is resigning now.”

    …I agree

    “I received a rather nasty e-mail from Kevin King, formerly of the Darden Rice campaign, now the FDP's man on the ground here,..”

    … see my 3:21 post, third paragraph…

    “…Liz has a better shot against Angelo than Janet does against Mayor Reeder.”

    … I agree

    “Look at the two races he ran, JJ Beyrouti's disastrous bid for the County Commission and Ken Feck's underachieving effort against Charlie Justice.”

    … very good point

    “then stick to the facts, not use personal attacks”

    … did you plan that rhyme?… :-)

     

  • At 9:59 PM, May 17, 2006, ABITOFTRUTH said…

    Stop drinking Peter's Kool-Aid you guys should know better!

     

  • At 10:34 PM, May 17, 2006, Peter Schorsch said…

    So a person who has never posted before is going to come on here and tell people not to drink the Kool-Aid. I don't serve Kool-Aid, more like Absinthe.

     

  • At 10:35 AM, May 22, 2006, Peter Schorsch said…

    I've also commented on this issue on my blog at http://saintpetersblog1.blogspot.com/

     

  • At 2:03 PM, May 23, 2006, OldRadical said…

    Pinellas Dems need someone who is free of the money mentality ( except for Contributions not exceeding $100)! What a concept!
    How about 10 dedicated volunteers in every precinct working to elect Democrats who will represent the people instead of special interests!
    OldRadical

     

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