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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to address Florida Democrats

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New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker will join Florida Democrats at their annual fundraiser in Hollywood. Booker is scheduled to speak Saturday night. Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant praised Booker’s leadership in the U.S. Senate and as former mayor of Newark, N.J. Booker joined with other Senate Democrats this week in demanding Congress approve stricter gun control laws in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Orlando that left 49 people killed and 53 injured. Booker is a popular…

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Saint Petersblog named Best Local Blog, winner of 3 other Netroots awards

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Okay, so there are times when we say that we are grateful or humbled and we really don’t mean it.  Just watch any awards show and you’ll see what I am talking about; some movie star saying they are grateful for this or that, when you can see right into their eyes that they are thinking, “Now, I never have to kiss up to the director to get the part.” Occasionally, however, genuine gratitude and humility can be found.  Maybe…

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Jeff Greene questions whether Kendrick Meek is a ‘real’ Democrat

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This weekend, Democrats from across Florida will unite for the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner to discuss the core issues and priorities as a party. At the Dinner, Jeff Greene will address attendees and will convey his vision and plans to make the Sunshine State bright again for all residents. However, the Kendrick Meek campaign continues to question whether Jeff Greene is a real Democrat. But the question is what makes Kendrick Meek think he’s a real Democrat? Does a “Real Democrat” oppose reducing Medicare costs while receiving…

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Jeff Greene questions whether Kendrick Meek is a ‘real’ Democrat

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This weekend, Democrats from across Florida will unite for the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner to discuss the core issues and priorities as a Party. At the Dinner, Jeff Greene will address attendees and will convey his vision and plans to make the Sunshine State bright again for all residents. However, the Kendrick Meek campaign continues to question whether Jeff Greene is a real Democrat. But the question is, what makes Kendrick Meek think he’s a real Democrat? Does a “Real Democrat” oppose reducing Medicare costs while receiving…

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