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202 Candidates for Hillsborough County Tax Collector

2020 Election – Hillsborough Tax Collector

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 B. John 928 Views 0 Comments 2020 Election, Nancy Millan, T. K. Smith, Tax Collector, Hillsborough County

The two candidates are Democrat Nancy Millan and Republican T.K. Smith. I put out my usual call to both but spoke only with Millan. McMillan has 30 years of experience at the tax collector’s office. In speaking with her she was suggesting some innovative ways to meet the needs of the citizens with some simple common-sense approaches to the many tasks performed by the tax collector. She was open to minor suggestion I made, and I thought she was smart and practical. I’m recommending Nancy Millan based on her years of experience, knowledge of the office and its duties, and her commonsense approach to the office.

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2020 Election – Hillsborough County Sheriff

October 18, 2020 B. John 625 Views 0 Comments Chad Chronister, Gary Pruitt, Ron McMullen, Hillsborough County, Sheriff

The incumbent is “married into money” Chad Chronister opposed by Independent Ron McMullen and Democrat Gary Pruitt. Pruitt is the only candidate who returned my calls (and you know my rule). I didn’t expect to hear from Chronister. Chronister is the recommendation of Times Editorial Board, and we could do worse. In my conversations with Gary Pruitt I found him to be genuine and level-headed. He seems to care a lot more about “law enforcement” than about politics. He wants body cams and windshield cams. He also favors an actual “Citizens’ Oversight” function over just an “advisory committee.” I’m recommending Gary Pruitt.

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2020 Votes – State House District 60

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 B. John 653 Views 0 Comments Public Schools, 2020 Election, Florida State House, #JulieJenkins, #JackieToledo, #JoseToledo

This has entrenched Republican incumbent Jackie Toledo being challenged by local Democratic activist Julie Jenkins. I have met with Jackie Toledo a couple of years ago and call her voice to provide input on important issues. Since she and I rarely see eye-to-eye, it’s no surprise she didn’t call in response to my ballot call. (I should note that I have a long-standing policy of calling candidates for local offices to speak with them directly prior to voting for them. Don’t call, you don’t get my vote, it doesn’t matter where you stand on the issues.) Ms. Jenkins did call, and I highly recommend a vote for her.

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2020 Votes – Hillsborough State Attorney

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 B. John 553 Views 0 Comments #AndrewWarren, #MikePerotti, State Attorney, 2020 Election, Hillsborough County

Incumbent Andrew Warren (D) is being challenged by Attorney and Former Sheriff’s Officer Mike Perotti. I talked to Warren when he last ran, and again this time along with Mike Perotti. I don’t think there should be some kind of marriage between law enforcement and the judical system. That doesn’t mean I don’t think they have to work together, but one shouldn’t be seen as “serving” the other. I think Perotti’s career is one of law enforcement, not Justice. Perotti also said he wouldn’t enforce the mask mandate in Hillsborough County as the verdict isn’t in on their effectiveness, so you can imagine that’s all I needed to say no to him. I’ll be voting for Andrew Warren.

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2020 Votes – Florida Congressional District 14

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 B. John 522 Views 0 Comments #KathyCastor, #ChristineQuinn, District 14, Congress

Florida Congressional District 14 is between Democratic incumbent Kathy Castor and Republican Christine Quinn. I am not a huge fan of Kathy Castor. Not that I have opposed much of what she pushes, just that she doesn’t seem to push much, nor very hard. Quinn, on the other hand, has no grasp of major issues. Time and again, in interviews, she demurs and claims to not know much on the topics. “When asked about immigration, Quinn says she’s not equipped to give a short, succinct answer. But when asked if she supports the wall Donald Trump has proposed along the U.S. Southern border, she backs that idea with enthusiasm, adding her fear is that the undocumented could be bringing over diseases that could compromise our health system.” She reminds me a bit of Louie Gohmert of Texas.

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Rick Wiles Tries to Out-Crazy Lance Wallnau

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018 B. John 1241 Views 0 Comments republicans, conservatives, Lance Wallnau, hate, Rick Wiles, Evangelical, Republican Party, Fear, Evangelical Christianity

As I posted Yesterday, “Pastor” Lance Wallnau was saying Trump should, like other dictators, be able to kill his opponents. Well, I guess “Pastor” Rike Wiles didn’t like Wallnau getting all the attention, so he’s now claiming that Democrats will “slaughter” tens of thousands of Christians if they win the midterm elections.

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Marco Rubio – Douche Bag of The Day

October 25, 2018October 24, 2018 B. John 1451 Views 0 Comments Marco Rubio, Fundraising, Pipe Bombs, Email

Congratulations to Marco as a multiple award winner. This time for a tone-deaf email that went out today, of all days, claiming it’s Democrats who are lacking civility and attacking the fine folks of the Republican persuasion. It’s the classic Republican ploy…if they’re accusing someone else of doing it, you can bet they are the ones doing it.

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State Senate District 18 – My Vote

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 B. John 627 Views 0 Comments NRA, Public Education, Janet Cruz, Dana Young, District 18, Florida Senate

This is the contest between Dana Young and Janet Cruz. I’m not jumping-up-and-down happy with either of these two candidates but they are worlds apart on the issues important to me. Janet Cruz gets my vote for State Senate.

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The Florida Constitutional Amendments – My Take

October 23, 2018 B. John 581 Views 0 Comments Greyhound Racking, Vaping, Off-shore Oil Drilling, Felons, Rights, Constitutional Amendments

What a mess the ballot is this year with some of the most ridiculous and some of the most dangerous amendments. In the end, I voted Yes on Number 4, and No on all the rest. Many of you may disagree, but at least consider my logic.

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Hillsborough County Commission District 7

October 19, 2018October 23, 2018 B. John 794 Views 0 Comments Kimberly Overman, Board of Commissioners, Hillsborough County

There are three candidates for this at-large seat on the County Commission. In keeping with my commitment to talk to people running in local elections, I’ve talked to Kimberly Overman and Todd Marks. I’m endorsing Kimberly Overman.

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Rick Scott – Douche Bag of the Day

October 12, 2018 B. John 1532 Views 0 Comments liar, Lying, Bill Nelson, Rick Scott

Let’s just get it over with, and give Scott his award. He’s working hard to earn it. We can start with the economic devastation for the hospitality and tourism industry brought on by the Red-Tide outbreaks and fish kills. He now has nine ads out, everyone one of which has been judged “false” by PolitiFact.