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Bill Heller draws GOP challenger in H-52

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Bill Heller couldn’t ask for a better scenario: an unknown Republican, unassociated with the Tea Party, challenging him late in the election year…just what he needs to raise a boatload of money. Here’s the presser from Connie Deneault: Retired businessman and community leader Connie Deneault today announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 52, the southern Pinellas seat currently held by Representative Bill Heller. “We need leaders in Tallahassee that can work together with their fellow legislators to get…

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Tampa Bay political races’ 3Q fundraising

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Congress: Charlie Justice raises $92,000 with $101,000 left on handS-12 Kevin Ambler raised 76,943 with $118,900 left on hand. Jim Norman raised 79,895.00 with $300,803 left on hand. S-16 Nina Hayden raised $5,605 with $1,785 left on hand. Jack Latvala raised 89,742 with $302,100 left on hand. H-45 Fabian Calvo raised $5,305 with $1,430 left on hand. Richard Corcoran raised $48,367 with $84,035 left on hand. Kathryn Starkey raised $13,050 with $57,150 left on hand. H-47 Tom Aderhold raised $0…

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Angela Rouson endorsed by Ken Burke

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From the Bay Buzz: She’s already endorsed by Mayor Rick Baker, Pinellas County Commissioners John Morroni and Ken Welch, the Pinellas County Realtor Organziation, the St. Petersburg Fire Firefighters Union and State Reps. Janet Long and Bill Heller. But if you had any lingering doubts about whether City Council candidate Angela Rouson is favored by local leaders, check out her campaign’s press release below: Angela Rouson is proud to announce her endorsement from the Clerk of the Court, Ken Burke.…

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Scott Wagman posts concession on (surprise) FB

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If Scott Wagman could just keep his ego in check (!) and look beyond Facebook and Twitter, he’d be a half-way decent candidate (how does Senate District 16 look to you, Scott?). Yet, Scott’s ego continues to run amok, even in defeat. He posted a lengthy letter to his supporters on Facebook that is less a concession and more a manifesto. And, jeez, does Wags let it all hang out. He thanks Lucas Fleming for introducing him to Scott Johni…

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Reps. Bill Heller, Janet Long endorse Angela Rouson

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Make that three state representatives supporting Angela Rouson’s bid for the St. Petersburg City Council (don’t forget about Darryl, I think he’s endorsing Angela!): “As a wife, mother, community activist and successful business woman, Angela Rouson represents the values, ethics and commitment to the community that will make her an outstanding City Council member.” — State Representative Janet Long “Angela represents the best of what makes St. Petersburg great. Her passion and commitment to her community is demonstrated daily in…

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David McKalip’s list of contributions includes $500 to Democrat Janet Long

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David McKalip, the now disgraced doctor who sent out a racist email depicting President Obama as a tribal witch doctor, has an extensive record of contributions to Florida politicians and political causes. Why does this matter? Because you just know that this was not the first time McKalip’s real beliefs were shared with policy makers. How many meetings must he have had with elected officials during which his ignorance reared its ugly head? According to the Florida Divison of Elections…

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Continuing coverage of doctor’s racist email depicting Barack Obama as a witch doctor

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7:20 p.m. – Tomorrow’s St. Petersburg Times story on McKalip. 7:18 p.m. – McKalip says he is taking a leave of absence from a leadership role with the American Medical Association. “That e-mail depicted such an offense image, and it was completely inappropriate for me to thoughtlessly forward it out,” McKalip said. “A person in my position, who’s trying to help patients and trying to do it in organized medicine, needs to think hard about the people he’s going to…

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