Archive for February, 2012

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Republican Candidates Challenging Wasserman Schultz Set to Debate

February 23, 2012

By Javier Manjarres The first debate in the 2012 election cycle between the Republican candidates looking to unseat Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be held on May 7th at the Cultural Community Center in Hallandale Beach.  The debate will be  jointly sponsored by the Southwest Broward Republican Organization (SWBRO), Davie-Cooper City Republican Club (DCC), and … Read more

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Allen West, The King of Twitter

February 22, 2012

By Javier Manjarres Congressman AllenWest has just declared himself to be the ‘all tweeting’ King of Capitol Hill.  West boasts of being an avid ‘Tweeter’ and of having over 70K Twitter followers- the most among the members of Congress. King West  even announced this impressive feat accompanied by his very own personalized sound effects.

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Newt Gingrich Reaches Out to Allen West for Help?

February 22, 2012

By Javier Manjarres During his monthly townhall meeting in Broward County, freshman Congressman Allen West was asked if he was going to endorse in the 2012 Republican presidential primary race.  Congressman West stated that he would “not” endorse in the primary but did say that he would do whatever he could to support the eventual … Read more

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Oil Exploration Bill Hits the Skids in the “Most Conservative” Legislature

February 22, 2012

by Lone Shark Senate Bill 1158 sponsored by Sen. Greg Evers is a seemingly common sense legislative measure that would permit private energy exploration companies to enter into joint venture agreements with Florida’s state land management agencies in efforts to explore state lands for oil and gas.  Unfortunately, a combination of bureaucratic inertia, perceived conflicts of interest, … Read more

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GOP Candidate Tammy Hall Discusses Her Campaign for Congress

February 22, 2012

By Javier Manjarres The Republican primary field that seeks to replace Congressman Connie Mack has  expanded to eleven candidates, and Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall is now in the mix.  At the recent NRCC retreat in Naples, Hall took the time to give us a brief overview of why she is running for Congress. Hall … Read more

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Republican Candidate deFaria Wilts Under Political Spotlight, Attacks Media

February 22, 2012

By Javier Manjarres Congressional candidate Ozzie deFaria is beginning to melt under the political spotlight, as he once again is displaying a lack of judgment and temperament that is necessary to sustain the rigors of a congressional campaign.   The Shark Tank recently questioned deFaria’s campaign advertisements as well as certain aspects of his background, … Read more

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Congressman Allen West Mocks the Liberal Press

February 20, 2012

By Javier Manjarres During a President’s Day speech at the Boca Raton Republican Club dinner in  Boca Raton FL, Congressman Allen West started his address off with a little humor at the expense of our friends over at Think Progress and Huffington Post. West  described how Think Progress and Huffpo tracking his every move and … Read more

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Who Will Primary Challenge Rep. David Rivera?

February 20, 2012

By Javier Manjarres At last weekend’s National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) retreat in Naples, FL, a brewing storm is beginning to take shape behind closed Republican doors as the word is that the GOP is actively looking to replace Congressman David Rivera. The Shark Tank was in attendance at the event and was privy to … Read more

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Ozzie deFaria’s Lack of Judgement ‘Dogs’ Wasserman Schultz, Republican Party

February 20, 2012

By Javier Manjarres Businessman Ozzie deFaria has garnered ‘On the Radar’ status with the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), a significant boost to his campaign  for the Republican nomination in Congressional District 20.  When the congressional redistricting is completed, most of what now comprises the 20th congressional district will become the 23rd congressional district. While 2010 … Read more

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E.J. Otero- “Don’t Mess in My Back Yard”

February 19, 2012

By Javier Manjarres A few months back the Shark Tank referred to conservative Republican congressional candidate E.J. Otero as the ‘Hispanic Allen West‘ because of his similar no ‘BS’ approach to politics and national defense.  We visited with Otero in Tampa to get an update on how his campaign was doing and how is campaign will … Read more