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On AlterNet: florida

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "florida"

Changing Hearts and Minds on Gay Marriage

Changing Hearts and Minds on Gay Marriage

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. July 14, 2008.
Young activists are trying to reach out to conservative voters.

Florida’s 2008 Election Landscape Looking More Like 2000

Florida’s 2008 Election Landscape Looking More Like 2000

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. June 28, 2008.
A court ruling means processing errors by local election officials can be cause to reject new voters.

Jeb Bush And His Cronies Have Big Plans for Govt.-Funded Religious Schools in Florida

Jeb Bush And His Cronies Have Big Plans for Govt.-Funded Religious Schools in Florida

Joseph L. Conn, Church & State Magazine. June 21, 2008.
Religious school scheme backed by the former Fla. governor has provoked a church-state showdown with national ramifications.

Clinton Supporter explodes after RBC meeting: "God damn the Democrats!"

Mark Ristaino, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. June 2, 2008.
Saturday's committee ruling on the Florida and Michigan primaries leaves Clinton supporters fuming.

Everglades on Fire: Why One of the Wettest Areas in the Country Went Up in Flames

Everglades on Fire: Why One of the Wettest Areas in the Country Went Up in Flames

Michael Grunwald, Grist.org. May 30, 2008.
A flood control project in the region gave water managers power to move almost every drop of rain that fell south of Orlando.

HBO's

HBO's "Recount" Takes on the 2000 Election

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 23, 2008.
Watch HBO’s Recount. Remember Florida 2000. Get mad, then let’s all prepare to get even.

Obama Floats Florida Compromise

Obama Floats Florida Compromise

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review AlterNet: Election 2008. May 23, 2008.
On the cusp of securing the nomination, Senator Obama considers awarding half the state's delegates.

Could Republicans Pick the Democratic Nominee?

Could Republicans Pick the Democratic Nominee?

Wayne Barrett, Huffington Post. April 3, 2008.
In both Michigan and Florida it was Republicans who fomented the move-up of primaries to dates out-of-line with the DNC calendar.

Howard Dean: Dems' Supporter Squabbling Is Demoralizing Base

Howard Dean: Dems' Supporter Squabbling Is Demoralizing Base

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review AlterNet: PEEK. March 28, 2008.
Dean also says he has a plan for resolving the superdelegate conundrum.

Dean Under Fire for 48-State Strategy

Dean Under Fire for 48-State Strategy

Trish, Pensito Review AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 24, 2008.
Will Howard Dean cost the Democratic candidate the votes of Florida and Michigan?

Florida Dems Drop Plan to Re-Vote, Is Michigan Next?

Florida Dems Drop Plan to Re-Vote, Is Michigan Next?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 18, 2008.
Get the sense that the campaigns, while touting principles, are really looking at this from purely self-serving interests? I do.

Florida and Michigan Delegate Battle Lacks Common Sense

Florida and Michigan Delegate Battle Lacks Common Sense

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. March 14, 2008.
Amid the bickering and posturing, there is an elegant and fair solution: split the delegates.

A Democratic Do-Over in Florida Is Unlikely

A Democratic Do-Over in Florida Is Unlikely

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 13, 2008.
When I first heard of the proposal, my thoughts were: ripe for fraud and ballot box stuffing.

Michigan Democratic Do-Over Caucus Very Likely, Florida May Re-Vote Via Mail

Michigan Democratic Do-Over Caucus Very Likely, Florida May Re-Vote Via Mail

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 7, 2008.
A caucus favors Obama, and Clinton was hoping for just seating the delegates she already won in an unfair primary.

How Can Hillary Win the Nomination With Fewer Votes and Pledged Delegates?

How Can Hillary Win the Nomination With Fewer Votes and Pledged Delegates?

Jennifer Nix, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. March 5, 2008.
The question is: At what cost to the rest of the Democratic party, and the nation?

Will There Be a Florida Democratic Primary Do-Over?

Will There Be a Florida Democratic Primary Do-Over?

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 3, 2008.
This has been the weirdest presidential primary season in memory, so nothing is outside the realm of possibility at this point.

Florida Governor Gets Closer to Being John McCain's VP Pick

Florida Governor Gets Closer to Being John McCain's VP Pick

Trish, Pensito Review AlterNet: Election 2008. February 25, 2008.
There are a bunch of reasons why John McCain might choose the Florida governor as his running mate, but the most compelling one is money.

Evolution to Be Taught as Scientific 'Theory' in Florida Because of Right-Wing Campaign

Evolution to Be Taught as Scientific 'Theory' in Florida Because of Right-Wing Campaign

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. February 19, 2008.
A 2005 national review gave Florida’s science standards a failing grade because of its "superficiality of the treatment of evolutionary biology."

Hillary Clinton's Superdelegates Coordinate

Hillary Clinton's Superdelegates Coordinate "Screw Democracy" Message

David Sirota, Open Left AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. February 14, 2008.
Egomania knows no bounds and no loyalty - not even to the founding principles of democracy.

Florida Primary: Republicans Fall in Line Behind McCain

Allen Raymond, AlterNet. January 30, 2008.
Yesterday's vote in Florida proved that Republican primary voters haven't changed their stripes; they pick the candidate based on seniority.

McCain's Campaign Platform:

McCain's Campaign Platform: "Less Jobs, More Wars"

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. January 30, 2008.
Even Pat Buchanan thinks McCain's vision for America is foreboding.

Obama Memo to Press: Florida Doesn't Count

Obama Memo to Press: Florida Doesn't Count

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 29, 2008.
Clinton camp poised to declare victory in state with no delegates.

Giuliani Expected to Drop Out of '08 Race After Florida

Giuliani Expected to Drop Out of '08 Race After Florida

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. January 29, 2008.
Earlier today his campaign chairman said it's pretty much all over for Giuliani, a victim of his own elitist strategy, which failed dismally.

So, When Does 9iu11ani Drop Out?

So, When Does 9iu11ani Drop Out?

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Election 2008. January 24, 2008.
He's polling a distant third in Florida, his cash is running out, and only divine intervention could save his quest for the White House.

Firefighters Unveil Giuliani Inspired

Firefighters Unveil Giuliani Inspired "Rudy Rat" in Orlando

Trish, Pensito Review AlterNet: PEEK. January 23, 2008.
"Firefighters hate Rudy's guts, and when you hear Rudy's name a four-letter word in a firehouse in New York City," says a deputy fire chief.