Veterans Employment is a National Priority

Obamas on veterans issues

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have released a video addressed to veterans and military families, discussing our national commitment to both honoring and supporting our service members and their families.  Returning from Iraq, and soon from Afghanistan, our veterans need and deserve help in readjusting to civilian life, and especially help with employment. …

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President Obama’s support for Marriage Equality

The ABC News video without commercial insert is currently up on our Video Corner page.  Check it out. There are decently informed commentators already speculating that this declaration may well hand the election over to Mr. Romney.  We disagree, of course, but the recent history of 31 states – including Florida – having voted to …

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FORWARD

Video: President Obama’s opponents have spent the last four years calling him a socialist and a Muslim and trying to convince Americans that he isn’t a citizen. Why so many absurd attacks? The answer is simple: President Obama has done an incredible job during a very trying time for our nation. Republicans can’t attack his …

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Major General Enoch Williams passes

Dear Democratic family, on Tuesday, April 24, our dear friend and longtime DEC supporter Major General Enoch Williams passed away in his sleep. Enoch was a brilliant thinker, a dedicated veteran, a long-time New York City Councilman and a great friend to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and we ask that …

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Rally for Seminole Teachers

To all employees, parents, community members, and friends of public education in Seminole County: Please attend the Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at the SCPS Educational Support Center (ESC) located at 400 E. Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford, Florida 32773. Please arrive sometime between 4:30 to 4:45 P.M. Negotiations …

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Poll: President Obama leads in Florida

The latest Public Policy Polling results, released April 17 for the state of Florida show President Obama leading Republican Mitt Romney 50-45% among Florida voters.  Interestingly, the secondary questioning in this poll showed that the inclusion of Senator Rubio as Vice President to the Romney ticket did not change the result (actually decreased the Romney …

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A tribute to Bill Long

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and Democratic Party activist Dr. William “Bill” E. F. Long. Bill died at home Wednesday, April 4, while surrounded by family and friends.  He was 88 years old. A longtime Democratic supporter, Bill served for many years as our Parliamentarian, keeping us straight …

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More than Inconvenient

flood risk graphic

One luxury that bloggers have is that, like the fool of the medieval court, we can say things that are both true and no one else is allowed to say.  One truth is that Florida’s property insurance system is unsustainable.  Given that more people live within four feet of sea level in Miami-Dade County that …

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Good News From Detroit (with Update)

The latest monthly sales reports from car manufacturers are in, and they are huge.  Overall sales are up 15%, with Chrysler sales up 34%, GM 12%, and Ford 5%.  GM is reporting 100,000 sales of cars making over 30 MPG in March.  Industry analysts are forecasting 14 million cars to be sold in the US this …

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Trayvon Martin Events

UPDATE: Tonight’s (Thursday, March 22) Rally for Justice has been moved to Ft. Mellon Park. Please visit this link for details on road closures and parking. This week, advocates from around the nation will be gathering in Sanford to demand justice in the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Martin, 17, was shot and killed …

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