Talking Points Memo (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
A reader reports in from the Hill ... Lines are out the door in Rayburn. just saw Barney Frank and Robert Wexler getting harangued in the halls. The best was the woman telling Wexler that she'll "remember how he votes"...
The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Gov. Charlie Crist today set a Feb. 2 primary and April 6 general election for the Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, D-Boca Raton.
Naked Politics (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Gov. Charlie Crist has set a date for voters in northern Broward and southern Palm Beach counties to elect a successor for U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler. A primary will be held Feb. 2 and the general election will be April...
American Power (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
From the Tyrgrrrr Express, " Why Not Just Kill All Conservatives? ": Although I am a conservative, I have noticed that liberals in Congress feel that the very existence of conservatives is a threat to this nation. Since it is the job of our leaders, currently on the left, to protect Americans and keep us safe, why don’t they just pass legislation to kill all conservatives? No, I have...
Marc Ambinder (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The 2010 midterms are just around the corner (sort of). Here's what's happening: Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman scored an endorsement from Tim Pawlenty in New York's 23rd district special election; the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, meanwhile, is going after him with a new ad ; a poll commissioned by The Club for Growth, which is backing Hoffman, reports Hoffman has pulled...
The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, D-Boca Raton, threw his support today behind Ted Deutch to replace him in Congress. Deutch was also endorsed by U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ron Klein and Alcee Hastings. “Ted will be a leader in Congress...
Naked Politics (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
Ted Deutch landed Rep. Robert Wexler's endorsement to fill the retiring Democrat's congressional seat -- along with that of Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Alcee Hastings and Ron Klein. The four South Floridians made the announcement during a joint press call....
FLA Politics - Front Page (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
After reading the hard copy of your hometown newspaper, start your web-day with the Florida Progressive Coalition . Our digest of, and commentary on today's Florida political news and punditry follows. Charlie's placeholder a drill shill "Up until he was appointed as Florida's newest U.S. senator, George LeMieux was advising a secretive pro-oil drilling coalition that is pushing a bill through...
Jewlicious (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
This evening in Washington DC, many Jewish leaders and their followers will gather for the two day NJDC Conference. The NJDC is a liaison between the organized Jewish community and the Democratic political party… sort of like the appointed voice for Jewish Democrats. Among the panelists are Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fl); Representative Robert Wexler (Fl), who [...]
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
When Congressman Robert Wexler announced his retirement last week, many predicted a free for all with a long list of Democrats running for the seat covering northern Broward and southern Palm Beach counties.
Florida Progressive Coalition Blog (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Winner: Ted Deutch — Picks up a ton of endorsements in his bid to replace Robert Wexler. Loser: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen — Staying silent on her questionable trip to Honduras.
Jewschool (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
In a week, the J Street conference be in full swing with over 1,000 participants officially registered — and 160 members of Congress. Who’s on the list? Check it: National Security Advisor Jim Jones gives the keynote address Senator Chuck Hagel Former Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami U.S. Representative Robert Wexler (D-FL) Former Ambassador of the United States to Israel [...]
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...
Naked Politics (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
State Sen. Jeremy Ring said today that he will not run for Robert Wexler's seat for Congress. A legislator since 2006, Ring said he decided he likes his current job. "It just came down to I like my life,'' Ring...
First Read (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
FLORIDA: State Senator Ted Deutch (D) announced his intent to run in a special election for Representative Robert Wexler’s House seat, after the congressman announced yesterday he would resign the seat in January. CONNECTICUT: Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA), running for Sen. Arlen Specter’s seat, will get endorsed Monday by Ned Lamont, the former victor over Joe Lieberman in Connecticut’s...
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