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Former President Bill Clinton to give Commencement speech at UCF Thursday May 2nd

April 24, 2013 2012 elections, barack obama, florida politics, jeb bush, marco rubio, orlando politics One comment

It was announced today, that former President Bill Clinton will be visiting UCF next Thursday, May 2nd to give the commencement speech to the graduating class.

President Clinton is no stranger to one of the biggest Universities in the country, he campaigned aggressively for Barack Obama here last year, doing his part to deliver the I4 corridor. Just days later he put the campaign on his back, giving what many believe as the most effective campaign speech of the year, at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

In 2010, he also campaigned at the campus for Gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink, and Democratic nominee for Senate Kendrick Meek.

Clinton’s wife former Senator and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is regarded as the early frontrunner for President in 2016 beating local Republican favorites former Governor Jeb Bush and Senator Marco Rubio in early polling.

It’s never too early to start thinking about the next election.

You’ll find highlights from his visit here, when it happens.

Former President Clinton will be speaking at UCF on Thursday May 2nd

Former President Clinton will be speaking at UCF on Friday

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Alcade Rumores en Orange County para 2014, Charlie Crist y Hilary Clinton delante en encuentas politicas

March 24, 2013 Uncategorized No comments
Lydia Pisano

Hoy es tu “March Madness” version de en Semana en Revista. Hoy hablamos de la posibilidad que el ex jefe de Orlando Policia Val Demings va a correr contra Teresa Jacobs por Alcade de Orange county. Y Por Que Stephen Precourt salio esto seman con un ataque del la liderazago de Jacobs.

Tambien nosotros tenemos encuentra que dece que y los elecciones estaban hoy, Charlie Crist va ganar contra Gobernador Rick Scott, y Ex Gobernador Jeb Bush y Marco Rubio pierdes contra Hilary Clinton aqui en Florida.

Transcripo de Video:

Florida Politica con Frank Torres. Con su “March Madness” edition de La Semana en Revista. Gracias a Georgetown y Wisconsin para pierdiendo y rompiendo mi bracket.

Empesamos con los rumores que Val Demings va correr contra Teresa Jacobs para Alcade de Orange County. Tu recuerdo que Demings correr contra Daniel Webster el noviembre pasado y pierdo aunque con President Obama en la boleta y muchisimo mas dinero. Pero ahora ella neccesito hacer algo para la proxima ano y los rumores dicen que ellas es un posible adversario para Jacobs. Jacobs dijo que ella llamada Demings para pregunta y elle estaba piensando corriendo pero ella dijo que solamente queria ganar la eleccione para congreso.

Para ella ami no gustas ninguna eleccion para ella. Tu piensa que los mismo va a pasar si correr contra Webster otra vez y que ellas no tienen los gentes para correr en un condado grande como Orange County.

Ahora viene un extrano caso con Representante Stephen Precourt diciendo que hay un problema con la dirrecion en la condado y la problema es Jacobs. Tambien el dice que hay gente que querer el a correr contra Jacobs en 2014. Esto es muy differente que el dijo Lauren Rowe en la programma de ella “Flashpoint”. Aqui tenemos el entrevista.

(Flashpoint Footage)

El opinion de el se cambio yo pienso. Mira, y Precourt querer correr el va tenir un menudo de apoyo pero vamos a ve.

En otras noticias hay encuestas nuevo que tiene Charlie Crist ganandado contra Rick Scott en 2014. Yo creo que estos el el peor tiempo para Scott en la administracion de el con bajo numeros de aprobacion, problemas con el budgito y el apoyo de los maestros en el estado, y tambien con la renuncia de Jennifer Carroll cuando estaban conexiones con un compania que robaron los veteranos. Estos no puede hacer un sopresa.

Mirando mas en el futuro para 2016 encuestas tiene Hilary Clinton la ex secretario de estado y esposa de Bill Clinton ganando contra Ex-Gobernador Jeb Bush y tambien Senador Marco Rubio. Esto tambien es no un sopresa, recuerda que Obama gano Florida los dos elecciones pasado y los Republicanos tiene un problema hablando los votantes con imagracion y la economa. Todavia hay muchos tiempo pero nunca es muy temprano para piensa.

*EN INGLES*

OC Mayor 2014 Rumors, Hilary Clinton and Charlie Crist enjoy lead in Polls – WIR

March 23, 2013 Uncategorized No comments

Your “March Madness” Week in Review features rumors about former Orlando Police Chief and Congressional Candidate Val Demings taking on Teresa Jacobs for Orange County Mayor next year, and possibly State Representative Stephen Precourt jumping into the fray as well.

We’ve also got poll numbers that give former Governor Charlie Crist a double digit lead over his successor Rick Scott and even 2016 data that shows former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton beating Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio, right here in Florida.

This is your Week in Review:

Video Transcript:

Florida Politics with Frank Torres and this is your March Madness “Week In Review”. My bracket is already a mess, I’d like to thank Georgetown and Wisconsin for “phoning it in” this year and destroying my chances of scoring in those regions.

Anyways, a lot of politics this week, let’s get started. The week started with rumors of former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings taking on Teresa Jacobs in for Orange County Mayor next year. Demings of course lost to Daniel Webster last November, with President Obama on the ballot and with a significant fundraising advantage. She lost to him last November but there is also a rumor that she might go after him again. But, these are new rumors with these two possibly meeting in 2014, Jacobs said she had spoke to her about a run and her response was uncertain, she was running for Congress at the time, her opinions must have changed and she’s got to find a race to run in. Neither of those choices sound very good with Webster’s district leaning Republican and his probable turnout in the mid term and that would also come into play for Orange County Mayor. There are also a lot of questions of Val Demings having the infrastructure to run a county wide campaign with the organizations that had helped her in the past concerned about the national races. But she’s got to do something.

A bizarre twist. Representative Stephen Precourt criticizing Teresa Jacobs, by saying there was a leadership crisis in Orange County, input from Precourt, he says he’s been getting urged to run, I haven’t heard anything about that, I know he’s also termed out. So, he’ll need a race to run in the future. You know, it’s interesting that he would go after jacobs like that. He’s been a supporter of her’s in the past and I actually saw this footage of Precourt talking to Channel 6′s Lauren Rowe on her show “Flashpoint” here take a look.

Precourt “Flashpoint” Footage.

Yeah, so Precourt’s opinion of her must have changed. He’s got a positive reputation and is well liked there might be some support out there for him. Very bizarre but we’ll keep an eye on that moving forward.

Poll numbers coming out this week that put Governor Rick Scott in a double digit deficit against Florida Governor Charlie Crist. The former Republican, turned Independent, turned Democrat enjoying a big lead in polling. You know, I’ve called this the darkest point in the Scott administration with the resignation of Jennifer Carroll, his low approval numbers, and his education policy changes being poorly received. The real question is what is Rick Scott going to do about it? He’s going to have a large financial advantage going in, maybe not as large as the one he ad against Alex Sink in 2010 but a large one. Who also by the way has a lead on him in polling. But what is he going to do to change the mind of the voters? He released that “It’s Working” video but that video was also not well recieved and you wonder if anyone even saw it. We’ll keep an eye on those poll numbers going forward.

Jump ahead to 2016 where former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton enjoys a lead right here in Florida against Jeb Bush and Senator Marco Rubio. That shouldn’t come as any surprise and I’ll tell you why. The state has been trending blue, President Obama has one it during the last two elections and the GOP hasn’t been able to roll with the Demographics and get the Hispanic voters.

So a very busy week with Politicians gearing up for 2014. We’ll keep any eye on everything as we move forward and I’ll see you next time.

Buddy Dyer made right choice Passing on Florida Governor Run

February 27, 2013 Uncategorized No comments

Today, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced he would not run for Florida Governor in 2014. Much like he did with his re-election campaign last year, he used his State of the City Address to springboard into the announcement using the progress he’s made with the city over the previous year

Buddy Dyer not running for Governor

The rumors that he was considering a run started well over a year ago, before election year politics made 2014 seem like an eternity away. Throughout the year, the media observed his behavior to see if the signs were there. We watched how he interacted and campaigned with President Barack Obama in the important I4 corridor, we watched any unusual fundraising activity, when Dyer took verbal shots at current Governor Rick Scott, we tried to find a trend. There wasn’t one. Our interest returned when the Mayor of the City Beautiful, said he was still considering a run at the Democratic National Convention.

Today, he put an end to all speculation. The answer is no.

It was the right call. Buddy Dyer made the right decision passing on a run to be the next Governor of Florida. Why was it the right decision? Let’s break it down.

He was Invisible in early polling: He’s the Mayor of one of the most visited Cities on the planet, but he wasn’t registering in early polling against potential opponents in a Democratic primary. I say not registering which means his Name ID wasn’t even high enough to even make him relevant in the decision portion of the poll. He won re-election by a landslide here in Orlando but, he’s still widely unknown to casual voters across the state.

He’s Kinda Busy: Sunrail, DPAC, Citrus Bowl renovations, Creative Village, More condos downtown, and the paint hasn’t even dried on the Amway center yet. Now, he’s blessed the idea of a new soccer stadium (with weak numbers but that’s another post). These are all projects, he’s been “outfront” on and if he hits the campaign trail and leaves these behind, there’s no telling what direction they’d go.

Charlie Crist officially became a Democrat: When the former Republican Governor made it official by switching parties during the holidays, he essentially ended not only Dyer’s chances at a run, but many of the others taking a long look at challenging Rick Scott. Right now it’s Charlie and Alex Sink unless something changes.

It’s great to be the Mayor of Orlando: This is a pretty good job to have. This is a dynamic city with a lot of moving parts and a lot of room to grow. He’s been here for a decade and there are no serious political challengers on the horizon. He’s got the big city vision in his mind and a canvas with enough space to make it happen.

So, Buddy says no. I thought he would go the other way, until Crist switched parties. Now, with plenty of time until his next next re-election campaign, Dyer will continue push to make Orlando a major City that will influence the way the country moves.

Here is Mayor Dyer’s State of the City Address. The announcement comes at the 30:40 mark.

WIR- Jim Greer Trial, Rubio Drinking Response, Verizon to Lake Mary

February 17, 2013 Uncategorized No comments

Here is your video Week in Review. We talk about the Jim Greer that would have been, the drink Florida Senator Marco Rubio took during his Republican Response and 750 jobs heading to Lake Mary.

Here we go.

Video Transcript:

Florida Politics with Frank Torres, I’m Frank Torres. We’ve got a lot to cover so let’s get right to it. Let’s start with Monday and the Jim Greer trial or what many thought would be the Jim Greer Trial. The former RPOF boss accused of money laundering and fraud took a plea deal and along with the possibility of the most powerful political entities taking the stand with him, that’s not going to happen. He pleaded guilty and cut all the drama short, you almost heard a collective “Awwww” coming from the media in the state. That they weren’t going to see high drama in Florida Politics during that trial. Who won or loss in this thing? Obviously, RPOF won. It’s not going to drag this thing out any longer. Former Governor Charlie Crist, he comes out a winner in all this, he hand picked Greer and now we’ll never know if Charlie knew what Greer was doing while it actually happened. You know that Charlie is thinking about going after his old job, no trial he won’t have to take the stand. There won’t be any mudslinging his way so he can continue his merge with the Democratic party on his way to what many believe will be his comeback campaign. Who lost? Current Governor Rick Scott. Who could face Crist, would have loved to have seen a long trial, Scott has a lot of work to do with his approval numbers, although he was able to announce 750 jobs coming to the Lake Mary area from Verizon. That was a sub story in what was a very busy week in politics but overall he lost in this, Crist will continue to gain momentum and become a potentially dangerous opponent should he decide to run. Also Alex Sink who could potentially face Crist in a primary, she would have liked to see Crist take some bumps and bruises during this Jim Greer trial, that will not happen. So, what many people believed what was going to be high drama, involving the politically powerful will not happen.

We move on to Tuesday and the State of the Union. President Barack Obama addressing the nation and talking about the big issues facing the country. From a Florida angle though the story was Senator Marco Rubio, what turned out to be the main story of the evening was his Republican response. You know they’re calling it Watergate. I’m sure you’ve seen it. If you haven’t here is the footage here.

RUBIO video.

You know, nobody will remember that response it was a great response. It’s unfortunate that, that had to happen to Senator Rubio, but it’s hot in here, it’s hot in here right now, I’ve got lights in here a sensitive microphone, you probably hear me smacking all the time, I want to take a drink but I soldier on. It’s unfortunate that Rubio will be hearing about this for the immediate future. The real tragedy was the going for the water but it was a missed opportunity, I think it was the main take away from the flub. He was doing fine whenever he wasn’t sweating or going for the water but the American public isn’t going to remember that. They’re going to focus on that drink of water and it will hurt him politically and it will be a crucial mark against him.

Moving forward politically as we move towards session, a lot of lawmakers already in meetings, you’ll remember, I mentioned earlier Rick Scott announcing 750 jobs, from Verizon would be moving towards the Lake Mary area, each paying about 55 thousand dollars. Job creation has sorta come in singles and doubles, relating it to baseball terms, 75 here, 100 there, 150 there. But these well paying jobs will be heading to Lake Mary. Those were the main stories this week. Much more drama coming as we march towards session and see what the lawmakers have planned for our money. I’m Frank Torres and I’ll see you next time.

Potential Crist vs. Scott Governor Match-up Lands in National Spotlight

February 6, 2013 Uncategorized 2 comments

This morning POLITICO pushed the 2014 Florida Governor’s race into the national spotlight, billing it as possibly, one of the most expensive gubernatorial campaigns in the nation’s history.

The article (found here) says that current Govenor Rick Scott has $100 million budgeted, should his predecessor, Republican turned Independent turned Democrat Charlie Crist run and win his new party’s nomination.

The piece also points out Scott’s troubles with approval during his first term, Crist’s connections with former GOP boss Jim Greer, who goes on trial next week, the political climate in the state, and Scott’s narrow margin of victory in 2010.

It’s tone makes Crist the sure fire favorite for the Democratic nomination but leaves a little wiggle room, naming Alex Sink and Nan Rich as potential challengers. Not mentioned in the article is Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer who’s been considering a run.

All of this you read in the article but and it’s focus is Rick Scott. Let’s flip the coin and talk about Charlie.

Scott is going to spend fortune but Crist is a capable fundraiser in his own right. The new FDP chair Allison Tant is a fundraiser herself and was elected with hopes she could elevate the fundraising game of Democrats in the state, without Obama on the ballot.

Crist is also better on the stump than Scott, he’s got high approval numbers, we know he’s got the job experience, the Greer trial will likely be a distant memory by 2014, and yes, President Obama will likely visit the state to campaign for him.

This race is getting national attention, and will continue to because it is an interesting contest and once again Charlie Crist and Rick Scott will deliver plenty of headlines during a Florida mid-term.

Too Soon? Or is it inevitable at this point?

Too Soon? Or is it inevitable at this point?

Florida Governor Rick Scott… The Moderate?

January 25, 2013 Uncategorized 4 comments

Flashback to 2010. Florida Governor Rick Scott had just narrowly beat Alex Sink in their November showdown that had textgate, massive TV buys, and the rise of the Tea Party, that turned Tallahassee as Red as it had ever been.

The former healthcare executive leaped into the GOP primary, with his pickup truck and catchy “Let’s get to Work” catchphrase that resonated with voters suffering from high unemployment. He ran as far to the right as possible. Arizona style immigration, Repeal and Replace Obamacare, he linked his competition to the then unpopular Commander in Chief, throwing out phrases like “Obama Math” and “Obama Economics”. When he arrived in office, unions marched to Tallahassee to protest pension contributions, similar to the policies Scott’s colleague, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was implementing up north.

Scott’s approval numbers suffered but the Tea Party and Core Conservatives were still behind him. Besides, he had 4 years to make things right.

Fast Forward to last November where Conservatives took a beating in the November elections. President Obama turned out his people and coasted to re-election, taking hundreds of candidates all over the country along on his coat tails. Including, 5 State House Democrats from right here in the Greater Orlando area.

%33 percent? The high 30′s were the norm for Scott, but this wasn’t going to work. Polls also revealed that voters wouldn’t mind if Scott had a GOP primary opponent, and to make things worse, Scott’s predecessor former Governor Charlie Crist had officially become a Democrat and was leaning toward going after his old job.

His voter base was dwindling. He would lose to Sink, Crist or any of the minor names out there. What is Rick Scott going to do?

Start walking it back. Not only win back voters that supported him two years ago, but poach from the middle, and do it before competition officially declares and kills his re-election chances. Then release a modified “Let’s get to Work” sequel.

It started this week with Scott trying to make peace with some of his biggest critics. Teachers. In a very “Oprah” like gesture Scott declared across the board pay increases for educators.

“2,500 dollars for you and you! 2,500 dollars for everyone!”

Scott has also softened up on other issues like Immigration and Election Reform. Why? He has to. Florida is trending blue but, Scott barely won during the Red November of 2010. He’s got no choice.

It’s Rick Scott the moderate from here on out. The crazy part? He’s got enough time and money to make it work.

Two years, a bottomless war chest, and his biggest threat is an opponent who’s switched party affiliation 3 times in as many years.

Moderate will have to be the new normal for Florida’s Governor if he wants to survive 2014. Can he convince the voters?

Scott's change in political behavior is essential for re-election

Scott’s change in political behavior is essential for re-election

Encuestas tiene Allen West mas alto de Rick Scott en 2014. Creer que el correr?

January 18, 2013 Uncategorized No comments

Los mas reciente encuestas tiene Gobernador Rick Scott perdiendo en elecciones contra Charlie Crist Y Alex Sink.

Eso es nada nuevo. Eso numeros tiene Republicanos del todo Florida nervoso.

Las noticias mayoria es el hipotetico eleccione que tiene Rick Scott contra Allen West Y nosotros ya saben que las mayorias de Republicanos querer Scott para correr y ganar un eleccione primario.

West perdio en Noviembre pasado contra el joven Democrata Patrick Murphy. West entonces tomo trabajo en la radio para mantener un presence en la mundo del politicas. Donde el puede quedar cuando piensas que hacer despues.

Crees que Allen West vas a correr? El puede recaudar fondos. Si, no como Scott pero suficiente para empesar el campagna.El tiene mucho loyal apoyo con el Tea Party.

La retorica el usa es de la mas duro del todo los politicos en los estados unidos. Un vez el llamo la mayoria de Democratas en la camara de representantes Communistes.Tambien el es un hombre militar. El cre que el esta a un mision y el es el jefe.

Y el correr es por que el se cre que es la mejor candidato para Republicanos para Florida. Del verdad el es mas conservador de Scott .

Todavia hay preguntas como West puedes ganar un eleccione general. Ahora Charlie Crist tiene alot numeros de aprober casi 70 percento.

Charlies Crist contral Allen West? Por favor si!

Allen West

*EN INGLES*

Polling shows Allen West up in Guv primary vs. Rick Scott. Would he do it?

January 17, 2013 Uncategorized One comment

The latest PPP poll shows Rick Scott is down not only in approval ratings but, in general election showdowns against Charlie Crist and Alex Sink.

Big deal? Of course not. Scott’s numbers have been terrible and it makes Republicans all over the state nervous.

The big deal is one of the hypothetical match-ups thrown out their by the pollsters. It’s a primary and we’ve heard before that the majority of Republican voters wouldn’t mind seeing the Governor negotiate the Conservative Obstacle Course again. We’ve talked about potential match-ups before on this blog.

The kicker about this potential showdown is that Scott’s opponent has actually negotiated an obstacle course.

I’m talking about former Congressman, Tea Party favorite, and Army Colonel Allen West.

West was defeated in November, by his young Democratic nemesis Patrick Murphy in a close race that got national attention. West has since accepted a media job to keep his political reflexes sharp while he examines whats next.

Would Allen West do it? He’s a proven fundraiser. He’s not on the same planet with Scott when it comes to money, but enough to get the fire started. In 2011, no member of Congress was on television more. He’s a straight talker and in a mid-term would get the Tea Party excited.

His rhetoric is among the most brutal in American politics. Sometimes too brutal. He called the majority of his Democratic colleagues in Congress Communists last year. I’ve served with officers like Allen West. Men like him set an objective, expect it to get done and makes no apologies about it. He does it with a completely leveled tone and demeanor. It’s not radical for him, because it’s part of the mission and he’s at the top of the chain of command.

If he were to run, it would be because it what he believes it’s whats best for Conservatives in the Sunshine State, and he’s on the short list of Republicans that is actually more Conservative than Governor Scott.

Scott running towards the center? That alone would be worth the price of admission.

Still, questions over how West would do in a general election against the Democratic nominee would come up. He’s hardly a magnet for moderates and his potential opponent for a general election Charlie Crist has a %70 percent favorable rating among D’s and %20 among R’s (who are you people?).

West vs Crist for the Governor’s Mansion in 2014?! As improbable as it is, how much fun would that be?!

West beats Rick Scott in the imaginary primary

West beats Rick Scott in the imaginary primary

Crist a apoyar Tant o Clenendin para principal de Florida Democrata party?

January 16, 2013 Uncategorized No comments

El eleccione para quien va hacer el proximo lider de los Democratas aqui en Florida esta rapido haciendo uno de los mas interesante eventos en su estado hoy. Hoy, alcalde de Orlando Buddy Dyer dijo que el vas apoyar Allison para la posicione.

Dyer unido con Senador Bill Nelson y Representante Debbie Wasserman Schultz para represar suporto para Tant.

Clenendin tiene el soporte de Alex Sink, que ante estaba el CFO y un candidato para Gobernador en 2010.

El eleccione para Gobernador es muy interesante en esto contexto por que Sink querer correr contra Rick Scott en 2014. Pero Tant es muy amistoso con le mejor candidato para ese eleccione. Quien ya es muy silencio ahora.

Por supuesto yo hablo de Republicano cambio Democrata y ante Gobernador de Florida Charlie Crist.

FDP saco un ano exito con Florida carando azul para Presidente Barack Obama y FDP ya dijo que la mas importante mision para 2014 es el derrotar del Rick Scott.

Si Crist puede ganar el va hace el lider simbolico para los Democratas. Muy rapido como Scott en 2010 cuando el gano contra Bill McCullom un conservador muy popular con Republicanos.

Usted no cree que Crist, quien pude hace las mas importante politico para los Democratas necesidades represa la voz aqui? Si el ganar, el va trabaja muy cerca con quien ganar aqui.

Esto concurso merecer la voz de el hombre que puede hace el campion de el grupo ya mismo.

*EN INGLES*

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