(Continuedfrom page i ner a paragraphi where as in the
 the job but we now hear she'd pre- past they have dismissed hi as a
 fer vice-chair. We hear Kirk Sands, fringe candidateHe's received the

 crats, is expressing interest and sumer Action Network' which is
 it's rumored that Steven Gorham a respected grassroots consumer Copyr hted Materia
 would run for chair if he is unsuc- and environmental advocacy or-
 cessful in his race for State Senate ganization. And, he's endorsed by
 district 10 against Ronda Storms. the Democracy forAmerica, a na- ndicated Content
 Mr. Gorham's current campaign tionwide Democratic network. If' c
 could cause problems with any this trendcontinues, will Redner Available from Commercial News Providers"
 future attempt to chair the local cut his ponytail?
 party. While he's imrpressed many *****
 on the campaign trail with his My mother Peggie went to
 style; competence and knowledge, 1the local chai pharmacy over the
 he has also positioned himself to weekend seeking some over-the-
 the right. His commercials touting counter nedicine to. relieve a
 himself as pro-gun, pro-life and sinus problem. Whe hen couldn't
 anti-amnesty could come: back to findthe medicine on the shelves
 haunt him if he seeks to chair the she inquired with the phariacist
 executive committee, whose mem- who said those products must now
 bership is mostly liberal. e kept behind the counter. JI.t's
 The party for the past two years because these medicines are be- beleading i everypoll. Will voters as judge and jury. A woman has
 has suffered with division. There in used to make the ilea drug wake up in the final few days of accused Belden of wrongdoing
 isconstant in-fighting, psitioning Methamphetaine (st m this race and realize we're setting and he police and state attor
 and bickering. Those close enough iSo, to purchase her sinus medicinethe future course for Florida for ney are investigating the matter
 to krow this and are sane would she had to hw o rivers license ars t come and not hiring a thoroughly, but until that inves-
 never consider running for the and sign for it. matrie'd? We can only hope. tigation concludes the newspaper
 thankless positi f chair; That'. It's a strange world when it's ***** shuld show some restraint i how
 a shame, because we need good, easier buy au than sinus medi- ary lMulhern, Democratic. it writes its headlines. Any casual
 strong, effective leadership for the cine rcough syrp in order toe- candidae for County Commission reader of the Times would deduce
 party over the next two years to vent crime. What's next, a three district 1, will holdherlast ,fund- that Belden should be tarred and
 prepare for the 2008 presidential day.aiting peri d on matches? raising par-tyon Sunday, October: feathered.,Even if its shown that
 election. se 29 from 4:30 6:30 p.m. at the Belden is completely nnocent
 We hope a savior will soon One of the general rules i the Davis Islands h oe of Tom and the damage To his reputation is
 emerge to lead the local party to ca woLinda Scarritt. Call Sara at 494.. beyond repair because of this type
 the promised land of unity, effec- poitca worldis to ntpromoternlism
 the oise a o ity, eec your opponent, especially if their 3225 if you'd ike to, atend. f unai
 tiveness and prosperity. : *
 name recognition is: less than
 Syours. Usually, the only reason to Early voting has begun. So Out of 511,000 elected office
 It's been a rough few weeks for violate the rule is to run nlegative there is no reason to wait. Go vote holders in the nation, only 638
 our god friend Victor DiMaio, advertising where you're going to now. If you need help, La Gaceta are openly gay. There are a lot of
 Sr., who has suffered with intense smear your opponent's nae. An- has its list of endorsements on page people living a lie.
 pain and a plethora ofphysical prob- other reason-to do so is ifyou want 17. To find out which one of the 20 *****
 lems that have made him a regu- to show your opponent's picture to early voting locations is closest Hugo Chavez is polling bet-
 lar visitor and frquent guest at the voters beca th'ey're of coor to you, call 272-5850. Hours are ter in Venezuela than George Bush
 Memorial Hospital. We hear that and you're. flietEd'Homan hasv'a Monday through Saturday, 10 is polling -in the. US According
 he's turned the corner and is feel- mailer that prominently features a.m. to 6 p.m. at local libraries. to a Zogby poll, Chaved wins 59
 ing better. It's expected that he'll his picture and his opponent's, *** percent support from Venezu-
 leave Memorial soon and enter a Karen Perez, side by side. It's a Brian Moore, independent elani voters. His closest opponent,
 rehabilitation center. Ourprayers comparison piece that's titled, candidate for the U.S. Senate Manuel Rosal, is polling at just
 are with him and his family for a "t's like comparing oranges to wasn't allowed to stand on the 24 percent.
 speedy and complete recovery. apples." Ms. Perez is of Puerto same stage as Congresswoman **
 **** Rican dissent and is dark skinned. Katherine Harris and Senator Come celebrate or commiserate
 The what-ifs have already The photo used portrays her even Bill Nelson during their debate withyourfavorite candidatesonelec-
 started with people discussing darker. Considering that the weak on Monday night. So he decided tion night. Here is a listofthe parties
 what certain politicians will do if copy comparing the two on only to go to Cuba to have his voice we know about. Keep this list with
 they lost their November 7 race. four issues includes affirmative heard in the Florida campaign. you election night to make sure
 We already discussed the what- action, which is not really much of Mr. Moore was hoping his exotic you don't miss the festivities.
 if rumor about Steven Gorham. an issue, we believe the mailer's location at the otel Nacional de Charlie Crist The Vinoy in
 Another couple we've heard is that purpose wasto confuse the mostly Cuba in Havana would attract downtown St. Petersburg
 Mary Mulhern will run against white district into believing that media attention and waited there Kathy Castor 311 S.
 Buddy Johnson.for supervisor of Ms. Perez is black. This is the on Monday night for media inter- Willow(Campaign HQ)
 elections in 2008 if she falls short second time these two have met views. Mr. Moore opposes the U.S. Alex Sink Westshore Wynd-
 against Rose Ferlita, and that in an election and the first time embargo of Cuba. ham (Westshore and Kennedy)
 Tom Scott would jump in against this tactic has been used. We know ast* Tom Lee Crown Plaza (I-75
 Shawn Harrison for City Council Dr. Homan to be an honest man We are trouled that the at- and MLK)
 if his bid against Mark Sharpe so we hope the mailer was bad re ohe Mchael Scionti Valencia
 doesn't work out. advice from a consultant. If so, Dr. trne gerl lrid,an harg h nr- Gardens
 SHoran should be careful not to Crist, a man charged with enforc- Gardens
 **** Homan should be careful no to ng the laws of the state, is run- Kevin White Columbia Res-
 We're very sorry to hear that follow anymore ba advice. ning a campaign that is knowingly taurant
 Circuit Court candidate Emily *** violating the law by erecting a gi- Ashley Moody Barley Hop-
 Peacock's mother is in very poor Democratic guber natorial. can- antsign on the side of a downtown pers in Centro Ybor
 health and has been hospitalized. didate Jim Davis performed at the Tampa building. The sign, banner, Ken Allen Cherry's Restau-
 Running a campaign isstressful top of his game in Tuesday night's or whatever you want to callit rant on Bay to Bay
 and a fulltime job. Add this to the debate against Charlie Crist. violates local ordinances, but the Samantha Ward Nuevo Caf
 emotional and time consuming Davis addressed issues more penalty is to pull it down within 3301 S. Dale Mabry
 effort to care for a sick loved one specifically than Crist. He was 30 days of being notified. The Betty Reed Marti-Maceo
 and it becomes hard to imagine more in depth and showed a great campaign will take advantage of Faye Culp, K.C. Bowick, Trey
 the difficulties. vision. So if issues matter, Davis the loophole and leave their illegal Traviesa and Al Higginbotham
 ***** won the debate. But, it's question- sign up until after the election. will all be at The Alfano Conference
 Democratic County Commis- able that the votingpublic isjudging And in defiance, the campaign Center at 11606 McKinley Dr.
 sion candidate Joe Redner is seek- these candidates based on the is- has erected another sign. Why do Finally, we called Ronda Storms
 ing some respect and legitimacy sues. Davis has been talking about Charlie Crist and the Republican campaign and they told us their
 as a candidate of public office, the FCAT, homeowners insurance, Party think they're above the law? party was byinvitationonly and
 something that's been missing in bad privatization schemes and If Charlie will violate the law to then hung up on us. We can only
 two previous runs. Well, he might sensible fixes to our taxation prob- win, what will he do once he's in guess their embarrassment is over
 be succeeding. Two. newspapers lems since the beginning of the power? It's a shame that this law- the fact that their party is at Mark
 this one and the Florida Sentinel race over a year ago, while Crist maker is now a lawbreaker. Foley's house. Now we wouldn't
 Bulletin-haveendorsedhim. Col- has smiled, kept his tan even, ** even go if she asked.
 umnists with the major papers are told everyone how much he likes Hillsborough County Tax Col- ****
 Sshowing him some respect for his Jeb Bush, and tried to convince lector Doug Belden is being pros- Read about the 2006 Hispanic
 views on the issues. The Tribune's everyone he's straight. If this race ecuted by the headlines in the St. Woman of the Year Diana Almedia
 endorsement in the race gave Red- was about issues, Jim Davis would Petersburg Times, who is acting in this week's Silhouettes.
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