Archive | August, 2008
Crist for President in 2012?
Now that Charlie Crist has been passed over for the Vice-Presidential slot, there is talk among some that he might be a Presidential contender in 2012 should John McCain fail to defeat Barack Obama. From the Sarasota Herald-Tribune… Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer said that Crist has received plenty of invitations to speak [...]
Continue reading...MOSH bringing in a ‘Top Chef’
31. August 2008
The Jacksonville Museum of Science and History is holding their 7th annual Xcuisine event next Friday, September 12. Chef Richard Blais will be whipping a gourmet tasting menu, imaginative drink mixology and delectable dessert. Tickets for individuals range from $75 to $125 per person, with proceeds going to benefit the Museum’s educational programs. Blais, [...]
Continue reading...JaxDaily at the convention
29. August 2008
I will be traveling to Minneapolis in a couple of days, along with JaxDaily co-founder Stephen Covington, for the Republican National Convention. Look for once or twice daily blogs with some photos and other notes from our trip. Local news posts will also continue, but perhaps at a slower pace as we’ll be out [...]
Continue reading...Florida delegates will be seated
29. August 2008
According to the Republican Party of Florida, all 114 delegates and 111 alternate delegates will be seated at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota next week. Those delegates, which determine a state’s clout in terms of electing presidential and vice-presidential nominees, had been in question following a penalty imposed by the national [...]
Continue reading...McCain leading in Florida
28. August 2008
The Democratic National Convention is in full-swing out in Colorado, and Barack Obama has named Joe Biden as his running mate, but the ticket could still use some help in the Sunshine State. The latest Quinnipiac University poll, released on Tuesday, found Republican John McCain leading 47% to 43% over Barack Obama in the State of [...]
Continue reading...Shorstein booted from Corey party
27. August 2008
Supporters of Angela Corey’s campaign for State Attorney were obviously thrilled last night as she easily defeated Jay Plotkin in a race that had turned According to the Times-Union, just after 10 p.m., Shorstein visited the Fraternal Order of Police Hall, the site of Corey’s victory party, to congratulate the new State Attorney-elect. However, [...]
Continue reading...Interesting numbers from tonight
26. August 2008
$8.57 = The amount Jay Plotkin spent to win each vote in his failed bid for State Attorney. 16,006 = The number of people who voted for Term Limits in St. Johns County. 31 = The number of votes that make up the margin of victory in Nassau County’s Property Appraiser race, in which Tammy Stiles defeated [...]
Continue reading...Complete election results
26. August 2008
To see complete election results from around the area, visit each county’s Supervisor of Elections website… Duval County SoE http://www.duvalelections.com Nassau County SoE http://www.votenassau.com Clay County SoE http://www.clayelections.com Baker County SoE http://www.bakerelections.com St. Johns County SoE http://www.sjcvotes.us
Continue reading...Open Thread: Surprising results…
26. August 2008
Wow, with just the early voting and absentee ballots in so far… these are some amazing results. Angela Corey is leading the contest for State Attorney by 30 point or more. Reggie Brown is ahead of King Holzendorf City Council, District 10. Doc Renuart is rolling to victory over Elaine Brown. Dick Brown and John [...]
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31. August 2008
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