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As rumors circulate that Kathleen Ford may make him next Police Chief, Randall Jones shows up on two mail-pieces for her campaign

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Rumors are circulating around City Hall, especially among the high command of the Police Department, that Kathleen Ford has made a deal with Randall Jones, failed candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff, that would make him the next Police Chief in a Ford administration. These rumors are gaining traction as a slew of direct mail arrives in voters’ mailboxes, all of it emphasizing Jones’ endorsement of Ford. The mail is paid by the St. Petersburg Democratic Club, the controversial PAC headed…

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Introducing the Rick Baker Back-to-School Meter

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With only eight more days until St. Petersburg’s municipal elections, you may want to prepare yourself for the eventual sense of campaign (and blog) withdrawal. What ever will we blog about? Oh, I don’t know, maybe the most exciting Senate campaign in the country? A slew of competitive congressional and legislative races? The new Ford administration? I doubt we’ll run out of topics (even if I am expanding into bigger and better things; more on that later). One topic sure…

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The end for SaintPetersBlog

Ever since I acquired the rights to the perfect domain for my efforts — FloridaPolitics.com — I knew that one

Jack Latvala earns another major endorsement in campaign for S-16, this time winning the support of the NFIB

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The National Federation of Independent Business, Florida’s leading small-business association, announced its endorsement of Jack Latvala for Senate District 16. “NFIB supports Jack Latvala because he has the best interests of business owners in mind,” NFIB/Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle said. “He has proven his dedication to Florida and small business in the past, and as a small business owner, he knows what’s best for small business in this tough economy.” Latvala stated: “I am honored to earn NFIB’s endorsement…

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Steve Kornell’s latest TV advertisement

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Where in the world is Kathleen Ford?

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With less than two weeks left before the election, Kathleen Ford has gone underground. She did not show up at the RHINO PAC candidate forum on Thursday. Times reporter Cristina Silva twittered yesterday that she hasn’t heard from “the open and accessible candidate since Monday” and this video from News Channel 8 says Kathleen gave reporters and questioners the slip after a recent candidate forum. All of this begs the question…where in the world is Kathleen Ford?

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Angela Rouson on TV with second ad featuring Rick Baker endorsement as campaigns advertise on cable to deliver messages

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Here’s a first look at the new spot from Angela Rouson’s Campaign: With Rouson’s latest buy, she has purchased approximately $20,000 of cable advertising, including $7,500 for the last 10 days. Her opponent Steve Kornell has a buy with Bright House Networks for approximately $5,500 for the last 10 days. In other races, Karl Nurse purchased $10,000 in advertising for the last ten days, while Mayoral Candidate Bill Foster has purchased at least $14,000, spread over at least a dozen…

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The end for SaintPetersBlog

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Not his better half?

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Meet Salvatore Dichiera. St. Petersburg police arrested the 27-year-old early Saturday morning on a misdemeanor open container charge. Dichiera spent about eight hours in custody before being released by cops. During the booking process, Dichiera posed for a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office mug shot. Sadly, sheriff’s personnel do not snap profile photos of arrestees. (h/t to David Schauer)

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