Regrets to Judge Clayton Simmons lost his re-election bid to newcomer Linda Schoonover.

Regrets to Jeanne Morris who lost her re-election bid for School Board.

Regrets to Seminole County Commissioner, Mike McLean was unseated by opponent John Horan.

Regrets to Bill McCollum, who was edged out by newcomer Rick Scott in the race for Governor.

Regrets to political newcomers Don Epps and Win Adams lost their bid for County Commission to Carlton Henley.

Kudos to Sandy Adams, who had an uphill battle with a crowded field and still managed to pull out a win.

Kudos to US Representative Michael Yost, Judge Michael Rudisill, and Judge Fred Schott for being the only incumbents of the night to keep their seats.

Kudos to political newcomers Jessica Recksiedler, Linda Schoonover, Karen Almond, and Jason Brodeur for running successful yet highly contested campaigns.

Kudos to Tina Calderone and Becky Erwin, who will face each other in a runoff in November.

Kudos to Pam Bondi managed to edge out Holly Benson and Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp for Attorney General.

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WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:

“It is with deep regret that I learned of former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens’ tragic death in last night’s plane crash in Alaska.Our sympathies go out to the Stevens family and all who have lost a loved one. Senator Stevens had a long and active career serving the people of Alaska in the United States Senate and was revered for his unparalleled effectiveness at fighting for his home state interests. He was a colleague and friend to many in the Senate but he was a champion for the people of Alaska. He will be missed.”

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The decision of the board was unanimous.

Section 103.161 (2) of the Florida Statutes grants a party Chairman sole discretion to determine whether a violation of party rules warranting removal has occurred.

Chairman Thrasher responded by saying:

Based on the information that has come to light during the recent Party audit, I have determined that Mr. Greer has engaged in activities that have injured the name and status of the Republican Party of Florida, and has grossly interfered with the activities of the Republican Party.

Effective immediately and in accordance with section 103.161 of the Florida Statues and the Rules of the Republican Party, Mr. Greer is hereby removed from any and all offices that he holds within the Republican Party of Florida, the Seminole County Republican Executive Committee, and any other organization operating under the authority of the Republican Party of Florida

I would ask that Mr. Greer please govern himself accordingly for the best interest of our effort to restore the integrity of our party, the faith of our membership and the public’s trust

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The Florida House and Senate passed a measure intended to send a clear signal to Washington that Floridians reject intrusive health care mandates.

The measure proposes an amendment to the State Constitution prohibiting the government from interfering with an individual’s personal health care decisions.

Representative Plakon, sponsor of the measure, issued the following statement:

The government has never required citizens to purchase a product from a private for-profit company as a condition of lawful residence in the United States. As elected officials, it is our duty to protect citizens from Federal and State mandates that strip away the very freedoms our forefathers risked their lives for. With this vote, the Florida House has empowered the citizens of this great State to vote in November and make their voice heard on whether medical freedom is a fundamental right that must be protected in our State Constitution. I humbly thank all of the grassroots supporters and my House colleagues for looking beyond politics by pursuing public policy that ensures that we remain free souls under God and not property of the State.

Since the measure proposes an amendment to the State Constitution it will need to receive 60% of the vote to be ratified and made law.

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During his time in office he was elected by his colleagues to be the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority leader. He retired as the longest serving member of the Florida Legislature.

In 2004, he started a campaign to run for the US Senate but bowed out, before reaching enough signatures to qualify.

Immediately after announcing his plans to run in District 8, Grayson’s office responded by releasing the following statement:

“Dan Webster is another career politician born out of the Tallahassee Republican machine, which has been, and continues to be, the cradle of corruption in this state. Congressman Grayson is the epitome of ‘People Power.’ He has broad support from thousands of donors in Central Florida, who each contribute small amounts of clean money to his campaign, with no strings attached.”

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