by Javier Manjarres In a recent interview with CAIR’s South Florida Director Nezar Hamze, I asked Mr. Hamze about the impact Congressman Allen West and former House Majority Leader Adam Hasner’s anti-terror and anti-CAIR rhetoric has had on his organization. Hamze replied that he is concerned that Congressman West is now “in a circle of anti-Muslim, anti-Islam people”, and … Read more
Archive for February, 2011
CAIR’s South Florida Chapter Executive Director Goes on the Record
February 19, 2011by Javier Manjarres The Center for American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) recently granted me an interview with Nezar Hamze, the South Florida Chapter’s Executive Director for the purpose of addressing misconceptions and dispelling all of the accusations that have been leveled against the organization. Hamze explained that CAIR has many independently run chapters across the country with … Read more
Sen. Flores Endorses Haridopolos in U.S. Senate Race, Pushes ‘Ultrasound Bill’ Passage
February 19, 2011by Javier Manjarres Florida Senate Majority Whip Anitere Flores (R) is boldly endorsing Senate President Mike Haridopolos in the 2012 U.S. Senate race. Senator Flores joins Senator John Thrasher in endorsing Haridopolos for Senate. Senator Flores made her announcement today at the Christian Coalition breakfast in Miami, and she later reiterated her support for Haridopolos … Read more
A President’s Day Brief for Allen West in 2012
February 18, 2011By the Editors of the Shark Tank Most experienced political observers would agree that it’s simply not realistic for a freshman congressman to be considered for a Presidential ticket because such a candidate simply defies the longstanding customs of the nomination process. And perhaps that’s still true- but perhaps it’s not. Michael Barone recently opined … Read more
Governor Scott Kills High-Speed Rail, Takes Heat from Senate Republicans
February 18, 2011By Lone Shark It’s not often that common sense and fiscal discipline wins the day at any level of government, but Governor Rick Scott deserves big kudos from you (and your kids if you have them) for doing the right thing for Florida and its long-term fiscal health, as he effectively killed the so-called High-Speed … Read more
Herman Cain @ CPAC
February 17, 2011by Javier Manjarres Businessman and potential Presidential candidate Herman Cain spoke to bloggers at CPAC where he reiterated the fact that although he backed the unpopular TARP bill in late 2008, he “supported the concept of TARP without knowing what the details were… . The concept I agreed with (TARP), I didn’t agree with the … Read more
Texas Senate Candidate Ted Cruz, the Next Rubio-esque Senator?
February 17, 2011by Javier Manjarres Texas, like many other states, is gearing up for a contentious 2012 election cycle, as many politicos emboldened by the tea party movement and the 2010 election results are throwing their hats into the political ring. Former Texas Solicitor General, Republican Ted Cruz has announced that he is running for the U.S. … Read more
Rep. Peter Roskam- “That Barack Obama, I Don’t Think Showed Up In the White House”
February 17, 2011by Javier Manjarres Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam (R-IL), took a few minutes out of his busy schedule last week at CPAC to talk about his direct personal experiences with then Illinois State Senator Barack Obama. In addition, Roskam addressed his concerns over a lack of movement by the Obama Administration in dealing with matters of … Read more
Nelson’s Call for More Government Regulations to Lower Gas Prices is Spaced Out
February 15, 2011by Lone Shark In yet another episode of the ongoing series “Where have I heard this before”, Senator Bill Nelson is upset yet again about the latest spike in gasoline prices. But rather than take the more obvious path to lower gas prices and greater energy independence, which would entail opening up American shores and land … Read more
Governor Haley Barbour Talks Egypt, Possible Presidential Run
February 15, 2011by Javier Manjarres Mississippi Governor and all around great guy Haley Barbour sat down with me this past weekend for a wide-ranging interview that covered recent events in Egypt, President Obama’s performance, as well as his possible Presidential run in 2012. Some of the key points from the 10-minute video interview include the following: Governor … Read more