A blog for and by the Democratic voters of St. Lucie County
know that all groups have both “good" and “bad” elements, but it appears to me that many care only about the pursuit of power and the imposition of their point of view on others, regardless of rules and fair play. As in the example of January 6th, some seem to believe that “might makes right” and that the “end justifies the means”.
Read MoreI jolted awake in the dead of night. Something, or someone, had made a sound downstairs. Panic swelled in my chest, but then I remembered– there's 3 communitarians sleeping in my living room! They're named Paxus, Pepper, and Spider-Man, and they're here to flip a coveted Congressional seat. You see, I'm the youngest Congressional nominee in the country, running a spirited race against the dreaded Brian Mast, and my high-tech friends are in town to implement a groundbreaking GOTV operation that can balance the scales. I went back to sleep with sweet dreams of unseating Brian Mast…
Read MoreBiden and Kamala Harris’ many good programs lowered unemployment and inflation. When I was young, a movie was 25 cents. It will never be that again, but with Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, they can increase the minimum wage, so more people can make a living wage. Republicans will never do that. Biden and Harris have made many investments in renewable energy industries in the United States. Their Build Back Better jobs and economic recovery plan created good-paying jobs and stimulates clean-energy industries.
Read More"Democracy dies in darkness" says the Washington post. It always stuck me as self-aggrandizing. Is the Washington Post shining the light of truth on Democracy? Today, it's a moot point. The post has decided not to endorse any candidate for president under the guise of even-handedness. Bezos made the decision, and rumors swirl that he did so on behalf of Amazon's business interests in the case of another Trump presidency. The real problem runs far deeper.
Read MoreThis is yet another example of the deranged cynicism and cruelty that MAGA continuously imposes on our nation, as we find ourselves unable to escape from the Orwellian nightmare that is Trump, a one man wrecking crew attacking anything that he cannot profit from or loot for his own pockets.
Read MoreThe laws of spirit and of science hold true for me and so I can easily reconcile my vote for Amendment 4 with my beliefs. Today's “War on Woke” is dangerous because it reviles science; it bans books that stimulate curiosity and promote tolerance.
Read MoreWe need to end the homeowners insurance crisis in Florida, we can only do that through federal legislation, not by groveling to the same insurance companies that put us into this mess. Vote Thomas Witkop for someone who will act, always for the people, not someone who wants to further enrich his donors while throwing citizens under the bus.
Read MoreAnother day, another new low from MAGA extremists in politics. On Sunday, Florida representative Brian Mast sat for an interview with WPTV and faced difficult questions, including one highlighting his flip-flop on assault weapons in civilian hands after the shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL in 2018. Despite Mast’s previous statements supporting an assault weapon ban, Mast now argues that seeing “areas of our country that have been taken over by millions of illegal immigrants” is grounds to completely reverse his position.
Read MoreI have heard from so many of you that your ability to stay in your home is at risk because of rising insurance costs. Please check out this town hall and see if you hear what I hear as "solutions" from lawmakers and insurance companies. Spoiler: Nothing seems to be very focused on homeowners and the trend continues to be favoring the insurance companies.
Read MoreMoney in politics often acts as an invisible force slowly eroding our democracy. As a candidate running a grassroots campaign for Congress, I finally got to see those hidden forces waltz right into the Florida sunshine.
Read MoreWhy Brian Mast would tarnish his honorable service by acting as a lapdog for a self-obsessed coward like Trump is baffling. Mast clearly knows what honor and respect looks like—and it’s the opposite of what Trump has Mast doing now.
Read MoreLabor Day is a holiday to honor the sacrifices of those workers who came before us AND those who struggle every day to deliver a product or service now. It is a WORKER HOLIDAY brought to you by America's unions.
Read MoreLast week it was leaked that the Florida Department of Environmental “Protection” is planning to allow golf courses and hotels to be built on Florida state parks. These beautiful parks are home to several endangered species and contain some of the most unique wild areas in the world. For the state that has by far the most golf courses of any in the country, this defies belief. The good news? People are not having it.
Read MoreDeSantis seriously underestimated the strength of grassroots Democratic organizers in Florida. When abortion was banned, Democrats throughout the state jumped into action.
Read MoreFlorida needs to follow in the footsteps of Governor Walz in passing a comprehensive ban on PFAS. While Florida's legislature has passed HB 1475 and SB 7012 to create state rules for cleanup levels of PFAS, our state faces a widespread enemy in these "forever chemicals." As the next State Senator for District 31, I will work towards a ban that phases PFAS out of the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Lucie River, and all our waterways.
Read MoreExpectations for the Democratic Convention from one of five elected delegates to the Democratic National Convention from the 21st Congressional District.
Read MoreWhile tearing in to Kamala Harris, he [Trump] attempts to scare voters by saying "You will be thrown into a system where everybody gets healthcare". Oh, the horror! Does he think he’s appealing to voters by suggesting Harris will provide them medical care when they or their loved ones get sick or injured?
Read MoreLast weekend, Trump said the quiet part out loud, that there will be no more elections after this one. I still cannot believe that we are at this point in our democracy. The television media is silent about his statements. Clearly, this is not a normal election. And that is why I put my name in the state house race clear across Florida.
Read MoreI am running for the State Senate to protect all of public health, from reproductive freedoms to expanding Florida's Medicaid/Medicare program to banning harmful "forever chemicals" in our environment.
Read MoreWhen Jamie Raskin endorsed me [Thomas Witkop] recently, he was brimming with excitement. Hearing his unbounded optimism reassured me that Florida is making a comeback.
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