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Jeff Greene to outline ‘Jobs for Florida Plan’ in Miami today

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On Monday, July 5 at 1:30 pm, Democratic Senate candidate Jeff Greene will be in Miami to meet with local community leaders in Liberty City to discuss jobs and economic development. During the campaign stop, Greene will outline portions of “The Jobs for Florida Plan” aimed at helping workers and small business owners in distressed communities. Jeff Greene is running for the U.S. Senate to revitalize Florida’s economy. Creating jobs is a center piece of his platform and as a…

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Magic Johnson lends an assist to Kendrick Meek

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A Message from Magic Johnson for Kendrick Meek: Dear Friend, I know what it’s like to lead a team to a thrilling victory. And I know what it’s like to work hard to help your family get ahead. That’s why no matter how often Kendrick Meek says he’s one of my biggest fans, I will always say I’m a bigger fan of his. I jumped at the chance to help out his campaign, and now I’m honored to give three…

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What does Charlie Crist stand for? His website says a lot…

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After a weekend in which Charlie Crist earned the endorsement of Florida’s teachers, but not the AFL-CIO, and saw him position himself to go after the backing of the Sierra Club, even the governor’s most ardent supporters have to wonder what will Crist not do to gain a political advantage.  Crist is certainly enjoying his newfound Independent status, but have his core beliefs changed? Not according to his website, at least. Take a look at the meta-tags in the source…

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Charlie Crist approves measure to extend jobless benefits for 100,000

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Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday signed a bill that is expected to give 100,000 jobless Floridians 14 more weeks of unemployment compensation. More than 140,000 people statewide have fallen off the unemployment insurance rolls during this recession before landing new jobs. Florida has a record number of unemployed: about 1.14 million based on a recent count that also showed record unemployment of 12.3 percent.

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Bob Buckhorn announces run for Mayor of Tampa

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From 10 Connects: Former Tampa City Councilman Bob Buckhorn says he will run in the 2011 race for Tampa mayor. He is expected to make an official annoucement on Monday morning. Buckhorn says his priorities will be job creation, expediting permitting, lessening of government red tape and development of business. “I firmly believe that creating jobs and moving this economy forward requires more than just vision – it requires a depth of knowledge and a passion for the job,” said…

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The Democrats’ visual argument

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How will Democrats talk about jobs and the economy? If current trends hold (solid private sector growth, rebounding manufacturing sector, etc), they’ll use a visual. Steve Benen of the Washington Monthly has put together the party’s favorite graphical representation of the Bush-Obama era jobs trendlines. It’s a simple way of answer the question: where are the jobs?

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The Democrats’ visual argument

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How will Democrats talk about jobs and the economy? If current trends hold (solid private sector growth, rebounding manufacturing sector, etc), they’ll use a visual. Steve Benen of the Washington Monthly has the put together the party’s favorite graphical representation of the Bush-Obama era jobs trendlines. It’s a simple way of answer the question: where are the jobs?

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