Naked Politics (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, the Republican candidate for agriculture commissioner, said today that he will return the $4,000 his campaign has received from people associated with Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein. "Out of an abundance of caution, the Putnam campaign...
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Agriculture Commissioner candidate Adam Putnam said Friday his campaign was shedding cash it received from the law firm of Scott Rothstein, the Fort Lauderdale fundraiser under suspicion of funneling millions of dollars from investors. The federal investigation...
The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
"Out of an abundance of caution," Adam Putnam said today that he would return "several" contributions connected to Scott Rothstein's law firm. The campaign did not receive any personal contributions from the Rothstein, Putnam said.
Pushing Rope (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The Doug Tudor and Randy Edwards nonstory has been covered on this blog. The real story is Lori Edward had a bad fundraising quarter. Roll Call reports Edwards raised only $39,000 in the third quarter. She spent $44,000 during that period. Republican candidate Dennis Ross $144,000. Open Secrets has breakdown of the candidates' fundraising. Republicans Dennis Ross Raised: 381,319 Spent: $126,321 Cash...
bRight & Early (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Here are my thoughts and observations about last nights town hall meeting with Fl-12 rep Adam Putnam. Driving up I was greeted by Public Option Now signs lining the entrance and parking lot. There were around a dozen public option supporters handing out material just outside the doors. I would estimate between 150-200 people in [...]
bRight & Early (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
My Rep., Adam Putnam (FL-12), is holding a Town Hall meeting about an hour from now. I’ll be there. What question should I ask, if I get the chance? Send it (quick) to lakelandjim at gmail dot com. The meeting is at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Fl. See you there?
My Little Corner of the World (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
House Resolution 554 This bill would require Internet posting of all non-emergency bills for 72 hours before the final vote. Speaker Pelosi is blocking it from the House floor. The way to get around her block is what's called a "Discharge Petition". It discharges the bill or petition to the floor for an immediate vote. The names of members who have already signed the Discharge Petition are...
Florida Progressive Coalition Blog (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
A brief look at the fundraising numbers from key state races: COA: Adam Putnam $229k, Scott Maddox $180k (Maddox did it all after 9/30) If Maddox can keep numbers like this coming in, it’ll be difficult for Putnam to win. Republicans have to win the fundraising battle big to win in Florida. This isn’t big. AG: [...]
Tampa Bay Online (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Congressman Adam Putnam is savoring some fine Louisiana root beer, thanks to the football prowess of his alma mater.
DownWithTyranny! (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Doug Tudor is a retired Navy Master Chief (E9) who served on the personal staff of three Commanders, U.S. Central Command-- General Tommy Franks, General John Abizaid, and Admiral William Fallon. The Master Chief saw all of Central Command’s behind-the-curtain workings from 2000-2008.” In 2008 he ran a spirited grassroots campaign against entrenched reactionary incumbent Adam Putnam in...
The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
The Buzz is Democratic agriculture commissioner candidate Scott Maddox raised about $180,000 in his first fundraising quarter as a candidate.Not an Adam Putnam-like haul, but perhaps enough to persuade Democratic rivals Rick Minton and Randy Hatch to step aside.
The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam raised $229,000 in the last quarter for his agriculture commissioner campaign, bringing his total haul to $975,000. He has $860,000 on hand. "Despite difficult economic times and a busy summer for Floridians, we continue to...
bRight & Early (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
I received this letter from my representative, Adam Putnam, on ACORN and HR 3571 Yesterday, I became an original cosponsor of H.R. 3571, the Defund ACORN Act. This legislation would stop all funding to the Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now (ACORN). In addition, the Senate also voted to deny any funding to [...]
Swing State Project (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
It's been over two months since we last took stock of the open seat situation in the House, so, once again, our crack team of open seat forensic analysts down at SSP Labs have put together a new edition of the 2010 House Open Seat Watch. As always, we've compiled three separate lists: one of confirmed vacancies/retirements, another of potential open seats, and a third -- available below the fold --...
ArtCal (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
Friedrich Petzel Gallery (535 West 22nd) 535 West 22nd Street, 212-680-9467 Chelsea July 13 - August 23, 2009 Web Site Broadcasting within the dimly lit space of 535 Friedrich Petzel Gallery comes a series of audio interventions. A lone room broadcast. The Audio Show will exhibit in a near empty space compromised solely of audio selections from approximately 30 artists. Audio pieces will be comprised...
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