Rick Scott Thinks Obama Stole His Slogan

Well, undoubtedly the line President Obama used most during his jobs speech last week was “Pass this jobs bill.” Though, he also managed to slip in the phrase “Lets get to work.” Which, besides being a somewhat common phrase in its own right, it also the favored slogan of Florida…

Miguel Exposito Fired by City Commission UPDATED

See ya, Expo! Miami’s finest reality-show filming, mayor-baiting police chief catastrophe is officially looking for a new job thanks to Michelle Spence-Jones’s vote.MSJ evidently decided her district’s outrage over the Miami Police Department’s wave of seven fatal cop-involved shootings this past year outweighed her own desire to stick it to…

Rick Perry Gets Endorsement of Florida’s Top Anti-Gay Crusader Because Mitt Romney “Wasn’t Mormon Enough”

John Stemberger, the top dog of Florida’s religious right and the man who spearheaded the amendment that banned gay marriage and civil unions in Florida, has officially endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry in the presidential nomination. Though Stemberger is chummy with Michele Bachmann, he doesn’t think she can win, and as for Mitt Romney,…

Dave Bitner, Republican Party of Florida Chairman, Dies

David Bitner, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, has died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Bitner had announced his resignation due to health concerns last week, but his resignation date was set for September 23. A former state representative…

Rick Scott Wins “Worst Governor Ever” Race

It was real neck and neck at the end, what with the surprise surge by Texas Governor Rick Perry. But Florida’s own Rick Scott has been named the “Worst Governor Ever” in a drawn-out, online poll conducted by the Transportation Workers Union of America. With the way things are going…

Rick Scott Supports Oil Drilling in Everglades

What the hell sort of strange Pandora’s box did Michele Bachmann reopen by suggesting she’d support drilling for oil in the Everglades. Now, Governor Rick Scott is dipping into the Tea Party’s hive mind, and has said he’s support some drilling for oil in the Everglades as well. Its ludicrous…

Ed Schultz Rips Marco Rubio for Insulting America

So, Marco Rubio is going around calling America “weakened.” He blames it on Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare. Well, MSNBC host Ed Schultz takes exception to the claim, and ripped Rubio in a 16-minute segment aired last Friday.”Rubio is stupid, he doesn’t even know he’s offensive,” says Schultz…

Michele Bachmann Sticks By Crazy Everglades Oil Drilling Plan

While passing through Florida last week, Tea Party queen and Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann made waves by suggesting she’d be open to drilling for oil in the Everglades. Never mind the fact that scientists claim there’s very little oil lying under river of gross, and even fellow Tea Partier…

Rick Scott’s Office Just Got an $80,000 Upgrade Thanks to Taxpayers

Florida taxpayers are stuck munching on some carpet bills. Even while their cutting budgets, the offices of state lawmakers are getting costly upgrades to their carpets and other amenities. Governor Rick Scott’s office just got a near $80,000 facelift. Two hundred thousand dollars has been spent on legislators’ offices this…