Tag Archives: Adam Putnam

Florida’s New Political Landscape

Larry Thornberry at The American Spectator has taken a look at the new political landscape here in Florida. Rick Scott, Florida’s new chief executive, entered office last week with a top-to-bottom conservative agenda. The Naples businessman, a wealthy former hospital entrepreneur and political novice who financed his own campaign, says his main missions are to … Continue reading

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A Few Days Until The Primaries

The Florida primary is just a few days away and it is drawing attention beyond the Sunshine State. Here, for what it’s worth, is my look at things. One of the races getting national attention is the US Senate race. William Escoffery III, William “Billy” Kogut, and Marco Rubio make up the Republican side of … Continue reading

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At The Town Hall

Here are my thoughts and observations about last nights town hall meeting with Fl-12 rep Adam Putnam. Driving up I was greeted by Public Option Now signs lining the entrance and parking lot. There were around a dozen public option supporters handing out material just outside the doors. I would estimate between 150-200 people in … Continue reading

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Adam Putnam Town Hall

My Rep., Adam Putnam (FL-12), is holding a Town Hall meeting about an hour from now. I’ll be there. What question should I ask, if I get the chance? Send it (quick) to lakelandjim at gmail dot com. The meeting is at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Fl. See you there? … Continue reading

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Adam Putnam on ACORN

I received this letter from my representative, Adam Putnam, on ACORN and HR 3571 Yesterday, I became an original cosponsor of H.R. 3571, the Defund ACORN Act. This legislation would stop all funding to the Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now (ACORN). In addition, the Senate also voted to deny any funding to ACORN … Continue reading

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Putnam on HR 2454

I received a response from my rep. Adam Putnam when I wrote regarding the Cap and Tax bill. He voted against it, as I expected, but one paragraph from his email was very striking. Fundamentally, the bill fails to ensure that an adequate amount of renewable or alternative energy sources are developed and deployed to … Continue reading

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Putnam Set to Announce Ag Run

The Hill is reporting:

Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will not seek reelection in 2010 and is poised to launch a bid fo… Continue reading

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What My Rep Says

One of our local papers, The Lakeland Ledger, has a few quotes by my representative, Adam Putnam, regarding the no-st… Continue reading

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The Final Lap

We’re in the bell lap in this marathon that has gone on way too long already. As an aside, I believe that one of the … Continue reading

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Economic Rescue Update

From my representative, Adam Putnam (Fl-12), via email:

This is an historic time in our nation’s economic histor… Continue reading

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