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Florida Democrats accuse Ross Spano of sexism for questioning Rena Frazier’s experience

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The Florida Democratic Party is accusing Ross Spano of sexism after the Dover Republican sent out a mailer questioning the experience of Rena Frazier, his Democratic opponent in the House District 59 race. The front of the mailer in question reads, “Important Message: Turn This Card over to learn more about Rena Frazier’s experience.” The flip side shows a mock resume, with the word “IINSUFFICIENT” stamped across the page, with nothing underneath it. A message at the bottom reads, “Our community is too precious to…

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Latest Bucs marketing ploy makes girls look like self-centered dummies

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Last week the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were lambasted in the media, including on this blog, for having poor grammar and an overall misunderstanding of what the word “siege” means. This week they’ve gone and pissed off their lady fans. In an attempt to woo female fans, the Bucs launched an advertising campaign called Red. It includes terms of the weeks to help women, who clearly don’t know a thing about football, understand game day lingo and general rules. This week’s…

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Charlie Crist appointee to PSC promotes drug use, sexism and simulated sex acts at club

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Gov. Charlie Crist called the Herald/Times today to underscore his interest in having the Public Service Commission postpone its ruling on the rate case and to comment on the uproar over his nominee, Steve Stevens, who owns a bar and lounge. Crist critics are circulating ads from Rick’s Cabana Lounge advertising “Lingerie Fantasy Fests,” “Wet Dream Shots,” and a “Get ‘Layed’ Sunday Night Luau.’ “It’s really despicable,” Crist said. “They’re doing it because they’re frustrated, because they can’t raise rates…That…

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