Rick Scott wins

He is doing his best to "buy" the office--IMO there was not even a good "lesser of two evils" choice there--too bad the Rs could not have found a better candidate.


Alex Sink is the better candidate!
She is intelligent, has integrity, has a good track record; and has the best interests of the citizens of Florida as her agenda. She'll make a fantastic governor.

I know nothing about Alex Sink, but I will vote for anyone other than Rick Scott. How can people be so duped? I'm really disappointed in my fellow Floridians. The killer was the computer call from his wife that God was on his side. Aren't there references in the Bible about using religion for personal gain? Rick Scott thinks we're all pretty stupid especially those of us in NW Florida.

He is doing his best to "buy" the office--IMO there was not even a good "lesser of two evils" choice there--too bad the Rs could not have found a better candidate.


Alex Sink is the better candidate!
She is intelligent, has integrity, has a good track record; and has the best interests of the citizens of Florida as her agenda. She'll make a fantastic governor.

Yes, she is one of the few candidates that I can get excited about- and it is the "integrity" word that stands out with her. That word highlights the huge difference between her and Scott- as in, he doesn't have ANY integrity.

Of course she opposes off-shore drilling in Florida waters, so that is huge too.

I know nothing about Alex Sink, but I will vote for anyone other than Rick Scott. How can people be so duped? I'm really disappointed in my fellow Floridians. The killer was the computer call from his wife that God was on his side. Aren't there references in the Bible about using religion for personal gain? Rick Scott thinks we're all pretty stupid especially those of us in NW Florida.

I think you will be happy when you take a look at Alex. She has a good track record both in the private sector for 28 years and in government; most of all, she is a woman of integrity.www.alexsink2010.com.

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It's the year of the outsider, but Rick Scott? This guy carries a lot of baggage, and he's going up against a strong moderate democrat with good business and fiscal background.

Certainly will be a fascinating race. Somebody sell me on this guy.[/LEFT]

I'm surprised that he won, but also believe that the win was a bonus for Alex Sink. He has/will polarize the State GOP and the moderate party members will either stay home or vote for her.


Ask any long-term HCA employee as to what they think of him. Ask how many HCA employees were "laid-off" after the record breaking fine by the feds. How do you think he was able to pay that fine, yet get his golden parachute. He should have been a jail bird, but was smart enough to have several fall guys.

I like Jeb and Charlie even though I do disagree with some of their concepts. Scott isn't even at the level of being close to the quality of of the scum on their shoes.

It really is the RPOF's fault for backing a thoroughly awful candidate in Bill McCollum far too early in the game. IMO, either Charles Bronson or a properly funded Paula Dockery would have run a much more effective and proactive campaign than the zombie-like McCollum, whose platform seemed to be 'hey, it's my turn to be governor, and I'll do whatever the RPOF tells me to'

Florida voters want a governor who seems good in a crisis. (Even Jeb!'s hardest critics will give him props for his leadership during the storms of 2004-05) And when the oil spill became an issue, Crist was photo-opping big time while working behind the scenes to try to get BP to pay out, Sink was lobbying to try to get help for small businesses, and McCollum was totally and utterly invisible when he should have seemed like he was a big part of trying to get help for Florida residents affected by the spill.

Oh yes...I think every state should have a white collar felon as their Governor. After spending 40 million plus of his own money to tout his gun craziness and belief in the sanctity of marriage, I bet he, even he, wants to keep the Bush tax cuts as is.

On the bright side, I always wanted to know what Fla. would have been like... in the late 1800's.

Being a registered republican, I could not pull the trigger for Scott or McCollum. Both are terrible choices, and I think their negative campaigns shows much about them. I could not tell you the first thing about the third choice, but he go my vote based on the losers Scott and McCollum. Scott reportedly spent $50 million on negative campaigning, and much of it was his own money. Anyone wanting any position badly enough to pay millions, should be as far from office as we can block them. I will be learning much more about Alex before November, but she already has my vote.

Meeks also scares me in the Senate Race, but Jeff Greene spent so much money on his race that he scares me more. Charlie has shown his flip-floppedness recently, and doesn't really stand for anything. Rubio will be my choice unless something changes.

How Much $ Does It Take to Win an Election?

Turns out owning a yacht with a reputation for wild parties is more of a liability than massive Medicare fraud

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/...epublicans-learn-differing.html#ixzz0xczAFvBR

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Well, now I know how the democrats feel about him at least.

Sorry to hear this. When we were staying on 30A this summer, I was disappointed but not surprised to see someone like this running for office. Even with his record. He knows that Americans have short memories, and if something didn't directly impact them, then they don't care...it's the American way of doing business and it was probably the government that caused it anyway
You know, maybe there is something wrong with our government if people like a Rick Scott can run for office, say whatever they want, and maybe get elected.
I would like to think that there is the silent majority that are moderates. How about starting a new party? The Moderates! Fiscally responsible and inclusive.
Ellen

Well, now I know how the democrats feel about him at least.

i'm happy scott won. he's a walking civics lesson.

Can't help thinking of all the other things one could do with that amount of money - especially when so many are hurting. Well, at least he isn't controlled by lobbyists/contributors.

Can't help thinking of all the other things one could do with that amount of money - especially when so many are hurting. Well, at least he isn't controlled by lobbyists/contributors.

Except maybe the private healthcare industry. Boy I bet they'd love to see a guy like this elected to office.

Speaking of lobbyists, I wouldn't mind being one for Kaiser or United Health Care moving in to vie for a slice of Obamacare. I'll bet a lot of them will be more in bed with lobbyists over the next four years than we ever considered.

Look at what people voted for. Scott should be in jail and in Okie-dookie County people voted in two guys (Ashley and Amunds) who also should be in jail. While all of my candidates in Walton did not win, at least I don't think anyone belongs in jail so I guess Walton is ahead of the game.

I have no idea who I will support for Governor but I am excited about Rubio and want to know more about Southerland.

Where is the logic?

Florida already ranks at the bottom of the list in percentage of federal dollars received (stimulus package in particular). Why would we elect Scott who says as governor he would not accept more federal dollars?

We're 4th in population but receive less in federal dollars than we send to Washington. (97 cents to the $1) Other states with lower populations and fewer problems are getting our share. Something is wrong. Our politicans need to be working in Washington for us -- not making political statements which they think will play to voters.

Jobless rates no factor for stimulus money - USATODAY.com

Look at what people voted for. Scott should be in jail and in Okie-dookie County people voted in two guys (Ashley and Amunds) who also should be in jail. While all of my candidates in Walton did not win, at least I don't think anyone belongs in jail so I guess Walton is ahead of the game.

I have no idea who I will support for Governor but I am excited about Rubio and want to know more about Southerland.

Just what is your standard for being placed in jail?

Just what is your standard for being placed in jail?

Defrauding taxpayers would do it. I should have said "if the media reports are correct" because I have no direct knowledge of any of them merely relying on what I have read.

Ashley and Amunds had direct roles in the Morris scandal and IMHO there was enough smoke there to replace them with someone untainted. As to Scott, if what I have read is proven untrue, then I will be glad to reevaluate. I certainly do not like the alternatives.

Florida already ranks at the bottom of the list in percentage of federal dollars received (stimulus package in particular). Why would we elect Scott who says as governor he would not accept more federal dollars?

We're 4th in population but receive less in federal dollars than we send to Washington. (97 cents to the $1) Other states with lower populations and fewer problems are getting our share. Something is wrong. Our politicans need to be working in Washington for us -- not making political statements which they think will play to voters.

Jobless rates no factor for stimulus money - USATODAY.com

You do realize that is a state receives more from Washington than it sends to Washington then either a. another state is getting less then they paid; or b. the national government is borrowing money.

Decisions should be based on need and national interest based on very narrow goals, not who paid what.

I think you will be happy when you take a look at Alex. She has a good track record both in the private sector for 28 years and in government; most of all, she is a woman of integrity.www.alexsink2010.com.

I've taken a look at her website. Thank you for making it available to all. She says all the right things, the only question is, will she live up to her campaign promises? That said, despite all the immediate rude and snarky bashing of Rick Scott by the liberals on board, which totally makes me want to support him, I find Alex Sink's stand on issues very acceptable. Until someone shows me the other side of the Rick Scott fraudulent situation, she has my vote.

I've taken a look at her website. Thank you for making it available to all. She says all the right things, the only question is, will she live up to her campaign promises? That said, despite all the immediate rude and snarky bashing of Rick Scott by the liberals on board, which totally makes me want to support him, I find Alex Sink's stand on issues very acceptable. Until someone shows me the other side of the Rick Scott fraudulent situation, she has my vote.

I am in line with your views. The immediate bashing has led me to take another look at Scott. I am far from confident that Sink is nothing more than a big spending/big tax liberal no matter what she says. Thankfully i do not have to decide today.

I've taken a look at her website. Thank you for making it available to all. She says all the right things, the only question is, will she live up to her campaign promises? That said, despite all the immediate rude and snarky bashing of Rick Scott by the liberals on board, which totally makes me want to support him, I find Alex Sink's stand on issues very acceptable. Until someone shows me the other side of the Rick Scott fraudulent situation, she has my vote.

AndyA. You are welcome. I have known her and her policies for a long time. She has my vote. ..and she was against the near shore drilling off our coast 'way before it was popular to have that point of view. So, she is also courageous!

I've taken a look at her website. Thank you for making it available to all. She says all the right things, the only question is, will she live up to her campaign promises? That said, despite all the immediate rude and snarky bashing of Rick Scott by the liberals on board, which totally makes me want to support him, I find Alex Sink's stand on issues very acceptable. Until someone shows me the other side of the Rick Scott fraudulent situation, she has my vote.

I am sure she squashed a bug when she was five or something equally as trivial and we will be seeing it in the near future.

Florida already ranks at the bottom of the list in percentage of federal dollars received (stimulus package in particular). Why would we elect Scott who says as governor he would not accept more federal dollars?

We're 4th in population but receive less in federal dollars than we send to Washington. (97 cents to the $1) Other states with lower populations and fewer problems are getting our share. Something is wrong. Our politicans need to be working in Washington for us -- not making political statements which they think will play to voters.

Jobless rates no factor for stimulus money - USATODAY.com

Because that money always comes with strings attached.