Please email Info@TimCunha.com if you have questions or would like to volunteer. You can also contact Janet Messer (Janet@TimCunha.com, 352-466-0602) or Jeff Mathewson (Jeff@TimCunha.com, 352-871-0391 or 954-655-1394), or call the campaign office at 352-373-8404. You can also check our website and contact your local field director or coordinator.
Best bet: contact us at ALL the email addresses, and, if you don't hear back from an email or phone message in 24 hours at the most, PLEASE try again.
Here is Cliff Stearns' latest vote against the working people of Florida, and the United States.
Here's what your Congressman, Cliff Stearns, does for YOU
Yesterday, with a vote of 247 to 178, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act. This bill would update and strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, closing loopholes and improving the law’s effectiveness.
Cliff Stearns voted NO;
This is an invitation to all of you in Western Duval, Clay, Bradford, Alachua, Gilchrist, Marion, Lake and Levy counties in the Florida 6'th Congressional District to come and visit the site, and see who is running here as your next Congressman, Tim Cunha. We are fighting a 20 year incumbent Republican, Cliff Stearns, and, this year, with all your help, we WILL succeed. Check here for local apperances by Tim, events, and his site is completely interactive with this group .
Please, sign in, be a member, and Tim would love to hear from you, what your concerns are, and how we can all work together finally taking back North Florida from yes men in Washington
Stay tuned, and thanks
Marty
"DOLLY'S DEMOCRAT ABOUT TOWN" An Up-To-Date Information Guide for Important Democratic Happenings in NE Florida ~ If it's happening, you will find it here! DEMOCRATS LET US ALL STAND TOGETHER ~ I AM PROUD TO BE A DEMOCRAT ******************************************************* CLAY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS!!! Clay County DEC is proud to announce that their headquarters is open from now until Election Day. LOCATION: 868 Blanding Blvd., Suite 124 ~ Orange Park, FL for more information, contact cherold@claycountydemocrats.net or phone: (904) 272-1680 Stop by and meet and greet your fellow Democrats. Volunteers are gladly accepted. ******************************************************* RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS SESSIONS !!! Do you have the right to VOTE ~ Apply for certain Occupational Licenses? Hold a Public Office? Serve on a Jury? If you hae a Felony Conviction, your Rights may already be restored!!! RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS !!! September 6th and October 4th, 2008 (Saturday) @ 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Supervisor of Elections, Duval County ~ 5200-2 Norwood Ave., Gateway Location ~ Jax., FL ~ 32208 (904) 630-8424 The followig MUST be verified in Order to Qualify for Initial Eligibility: 1.Sentence, probation, and supervision completed. 2.100% of victim restitution paid. 3.No pending cases on the State or Federal level. Community Partners: Senator Tony Hill * State Rep. Audrey Gibson * State Rep. Terry Fields * Councilwoman Mia Jones * Jacksonville Branch NAACP * Duval County Supervisor of Elections * D.W. Perkins Bar Ass'n. * First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce * Mad Dads * Blacksonville Community Network. For more information contact: Sen. Tony Hill ~ 924-1646 ~ Rep. Audrey Gibson ~ 353-2180 ~ Concilwoman Mia Jones ~ 630-1684 ~ Rep. Terry Fields ~ 924-1777 ~ and 1-877-60-RESTORE For additional information: www.duvalelections.com, Florida Parole Commissin at:https://fpc.state.fl.us/clemency.htm and www.RestoreMyVote.com to determine if your name was previously listed for eligibility. ******************************************************* ANNUAL 10th LOW COUNTRY BOIL !!! Nassau County Democrats exciting event will take place: DATE AND TIME: August 2, 2008 (Saturday) ~ 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Kraft Athletic Club/10 Acres ~ Nassau County The tickets can be purchased at Nassau County Democratic HQ's ~ 8th and Date Streets TICKETS: $40 in advance ~ $50 at the door. Ticket information ~ (904) 261-3364 or (904) 879-5163 or www.nassaudems.org Silent Auction. Purchase of a ticket benefits the Nassau County Democratic Executive Committee. ****************************************************** RECEPTION WITH CONGRESSMAN WEXLER; FIRE BREATHING LIBERAL !!! The Democratic Professionals Council has the distinct honor of being the first to host Congressman Robert Wexler on his book tour. If you watched Congressman Wexler's passionate testimony last month you certainly you won't want to miss this cocktail !! DATE AND TIME: August 5, 2008 ~ 6:30 p.m. VENUE LOCATION: Books & Books ~ 265 Aragon Avenue ~ Coral Gables, FL. PRICE: $20 online, $25 at door INCLUDES: One beer or glass of wine and a variety of hors d'oeuvres. RSVP NOW ! You will have the opportunity to talk to Rep. Wexler as well as mingle with other like-minded professionals. As always, the event is not a fundraiser, and the fee charged will cover the cost of the food and beverages provided. A book signing will follow the cocktail. Reply to: miami-dade@democraticprofessionalscouncil.org ***************************************************** ANNUAL HOB NOB AND STRAW VOTE !!! Party Leaders of Jacksonville, Every election year the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce invites its members, regional partners and the general public to a pre-election open house event called HobNob. This will be the 11th (eleventh) HobNob the Chamber has hosted and attendance consistently ranges between 1,200 and 1,500 one-on-one with the candidates who will be running in the November general election and to participate in a straw ballot for the presidential race. You and members of your organization are cordially invited to join the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce for the 2008 Northeast Florida Regional HobNob. This year's HobNob will be held on: DATE AND TIME: August 7, 2008 ~ 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Metropolitan Park ~ 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd. For more information, please email: volunteers@duvaldemocrats.org ********************************************************* HOUSE MEETING ~ OBAMA SUPPORTERS !!! Please join Mr. & Mrs. Muyumdar for a house meeting. Meet local Obama supporters and learn how you can get involved in the most historic campaign of our lifetime. DATE AND TIME: August 2, 2008 (Saturday) ~ 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Home of Mr. & Mrs. Muyumdar ~ 361 Tavistock Drive ~ St. Augustine, FL ~ 32095 For more information, please email jyotim@comcast.net ******************************************************* HELP PUTNAM COUNTY DEMOCRATS DO VOTER REGISTRATION !!! They have several strongly Obama-leaning neighborhoods in the Palatka area, they are short-handed to register all the voters and NEED your help! Please can you join them for this Voter Registration Drive in Palatka, FL on: DATE AND TIME: August 9, 2008 (Saturday) @ 12:00 Noon LOCATION: Putnam County Democratic HQ (Palatka) ~ 700 St Johns Ave. ~ Palatka, FL ~ 32177 A well-organized door-to-door registration drive in Obama-leaning neighborhoods in the City of Palatka, FL Enter Palatka on Reid St (US 17) to N 7th St. to St Johns Ave. Event site is at the intersection of 7th St. & St Johns Ave. DURATION: 4 hours HOST: Brunzy Hardrick Please meet outside the Putnam County Democratic HQ's just before 12:00 midday. Contact phone: (386) 846-3188 ******************************************************** FUNDRAISER FOR TIM CUNHA ~ FOR CONGRESS - DISTRICT 6 !!! An Authentic Italian Feed is planned for Tim Cunha "Congress - District 6" in Clay County at the residence of Dolly and Cecil Simplot on: DATE AND TIME: August 23, 2008 (Saturday) ~ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. LOCATION: 1240 Summerfield Ct. ~ Orange Park, FL ~ 32073 DONATION: $25.00 per person (Larger donations will be accepted) MENU: Pasta ~ Sausage ~ Meatballs ~ with Italian gravy ~ Ham ~ Bread and rolls ~ Olives and pickles ~ Salad ~ Deviled eggs ~ Delicious desserts ~ Coffee ~ Iced Tea ~ Juice. This menu is planned by Dolly and her partner in crime Linda Nazworth. Invitations will be mailed by the end of July 2008. For more information call Dolly: (904) 264-8108 or email: hotdolly@webtv.net ***************************************************** DAVE SMITH FOR STATE HOUSE ~ DISTRICT 18 !!! The Dave Smith Campaign for State House of Representatives District 18 is moving forward in good shape, with your help! Please check his website and find volunteer opportunities and even a $money-making$ opportunity. ****************************************************** DOUG COURTNEY FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 20 !!! Join Doug Courtney's Campaign Team for "State House" District 20. The Future of Florida is in your VOTE! Jobs, the Economy, Health care, Drug costs, Education, and Taxes. These are tough times, but Doug states we can beat them. We need NEW directions and NEW ideas and someone with the courage to create the solutions. We have a lot to do and not much time. Join Doug's Team and make a difference in the future of Florida Politics. Doug Courtney for State House District 20 Website is: http://www.doug2008.net/scc2008.html ****************************************************** IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE IN CONGRESS !!! Tim Cunha ~ Democrat for Congress ~ 6th District of Florida. Tim says "Our government is broken. But, all Washington does is cator to radicals & special interest lobbies. All of us in the center-the vast middle majority of Americans-look for practical common sense solutions, for progress not stagnation. It's time for America to work together. It's time we revitalize our economy, our schools, and our healthcare system; reinforce our borders and our armed forces; reward our veterans; rebuild our infrastructure; reform our tax system; restore our Constitution. It's time we change from "business as usual" and take bold, creative, courageous steps to return government to the people. It's time for leaders who encourage us, challenge us, and inspire us to rekindle our hope and renew our faith in America." Contact for Tim Cunha or make a contribution to: Tim Cunha For Congress ~ P.O. Box 6546 ~ Ocala, FL. ~ 34478-6546 or email: timcunhaforcongress@gmail.com ****************************************************** JAY MCGOVERN FOR U.S. CONGRESS !!! Jay McGovern is pro-citizen. He is not about talk - he is about real results. McGovern has dedicated his adult life to service in the community and in America's military. McGovern supports reducing the national debt. McGovern supports minimizing the tax burden on middle class families. McGovern is about representing all people! Since Democratic challenger Jay McGovern entered the race, Crenshaw has been beating the bushes for free press opportunities and grandstanding. Crenshaw, who voted for nearly every piece of legislation that spent the budget surplus and put America back in debt, recently sent a self-promoting mailer to citizens at taxpayer expense. His mailer attacks Democrats and refers to them as "burdensome". CAMPAIGN MANAGER: Scott Shine. Email: http://www.jay4congress.com/contribute.aspx ADDRESS: P.O. Box 41103 ~ Jacksonville, FL ~ 32203. ***************************************************** VOTE LINDA MYERS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE !!! Linda Myers is an experienced and dedicated public servant, prepared to protect and enhance our quality of life. Linda is "A LEADER WE CAN TRUST". Linda will do what's right for: Building Our Economy ~ Promoting Our Schools ~ Preserving Our Values. Contact for Linda Myers: P.O. Box 2008 ~ Palatka, FL 32178-2008. Phone: (386) 312-9690. or email: www.electlindamyers.com ****************************************************** SUPPORT LARRY JONES FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE !!! Larry Jones "Candidate for State Representative District 19" states that he can make a difference for his district. His goal is to reach out and spreading his message to the more than 70,000 voters in District 19. If you want to be a part of his campaign team please visit his website: www.electlarryjones.com for times and locations. ******************************************************* DOWN TO BUSINESS ANDY JOHNSON !!! Streaming on 1320: please try it! Now Andy's radio show moves to new and improved AM 1320 WBOB, Jacksonville's Best Talk Station, soon with 50,000 watts. They simulcast on http://www.1320wbob.com 24 hours daily. Andy's show is 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Andy asks you to please tune in through his streaming on the website: http://www.1320wbob.com please. If ... EVER ... you do tune in to the website and you cannot get on...or you get kicked off...then please complain right away to ANDY or to the contact info on the website. One reason Andy is asking for this specific help is because the station does not provide sufficient capacity for people to tune in for streaming. He needs people to complain when they are kicked off so they can get more capacity. FLORIDA'S BEST NEWS TALK RADIO SHOW HOST. He is also most efficacious, and most prescient talk show! "Never neutral. But always fair." On-air: (904) 854-1460 till July 29. On-air: (904) 954-1320 starting on July 30. Off-air: (904) 568-0769
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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS July 29, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 7:00 p.m. - TBT the Beaches Democratic Club will have a Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. EVENT LOCATION: Neptune Beach Library ~ Neptune Beach For more information please contact: Duval County HQ's at: (904) 390-7001 July 31, 2008 (Thursday) @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. the Duval County General Meeting will be held: LOCATION: IBEW Hall ~ 966 Liberty Street ~ Jax. EVENT: July Meeting For more information, please call Duval County HQ's, (904)7001. August 6, 2008 (Wednesday) @ 6:00 p.m. the Ponte Vedra Democratic Club meeting will be held: LOCATION: Ponte Vedra Branch Library Guests are welcome. The Ponte Vedra Beach Democratic Club meets the First (1st) Wednesday of each month. For more information, please call Club President: Chris Awerdick at: (904) 543-9696. August 6, 2008 (Wednesday) @12:15 p.m. the Downtown DWIN will meet: LOCATION: The University Club (Riverplace Tower, 1301 Riverplace Blvd.) ~ Jax. Guest are welcome. The Downtown DWIN meets the First (1st) Wednesday of each month. For more information, please email: firstcoastdwin@comcast.net August 6, 2008 (Wednesday) @ 12:00 Noon the Nassau County Democrats will hold its Blue Bag Lunch. They will talk about whatever anyone wants to discuss. No reservations! Bring a friend! Bring your own lunch! LOCATION: Nassau County Democratic HQ ~ 401 South 8th Street ~ Fernandina Beach, FL The Blue Bag Lunch will take place every week on Wednesdays of each month at noon. Next dates are: August 13 ~ August 20 ~ August 27. For more information, please contact: Bernita Dinwiddle, Party Chair ~ email: bernitadinwiddle@alltel.net August 12, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 p.m. the Mandarin/Southside Democratic Club meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Mandarin Library ~ Kori Rd. Guests are welcome. The meetings are usually held the Second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. For more information, please contact: Josh Sachs ~ Club President ~ jsachs3@gmail.com August 14, 2008 (Thursday) @ 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m. the Duval County Central Committee Monthly Meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Duval County HQ's ~ 4811 Beach Blvd., ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax For more information, please call: Duval County HQ's ~ (904) 390-7001. August 19, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 7:00 p.m. the Beaches Democratic Club will hold their meeting at: LOCATION: The Beaches Library ~ 600 N. 3rd. Sreet ~ Neptune Beach. Guests are welcome. The meetings are usually held on the Third (3rd) Tuesday of each month. For more information, please contact: Tom Collins~FloridaCollins@aol.com or Lynn Cattin ~ lcattin@bellsouth.net August 19, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. the DWIN General Meeting will take place at: LOCATION: Duval County HQ ~ 4811 Beach Blvd. ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax. For more information, please call Headquarters at: (904) 390-7001 August 19, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. the Westside Democratic Club will be held at: LOCATION: County Tag Building ~ Mickler Avenue in Callahan. Guests are welcome. These meetings are usually held the Third (3rd) Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call Phil Morton ~ (904) 879-5163. August 25, 2008 (Monday) @ 7:00 p.m. the Clay County DEC meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Orange Park Public Library ~ Kingsley and Plainsfield Ave. ~ Orange Park, FL Guests are welcome: These meetings are usually held the Fourth (4th) Monday of each month at the Orange Park Public Library. For more information, please call Cary Herold "Chairwoman" at: cherold@claycountydemocrats.net or phone: (904) 272-1680. August 26, 2008 (Tuesday) @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. the Duval County Campaign Committee Meeting will be held at: LOCATION: Duval County HQ's ~ 4811 Beach Blvd. ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax. These events will take place every Fourth (4th) Tuesday. For more information, please call: (904) 390-7001. September 11, 2008 (Thursday) @ TBD ~ The DWIN Annual Reception will be held: LOCATION: Duval County DEC HQ's ~ 4811 Beach Blvd., ~ Suite 103 ~ Jax. EVENT DESCRIPTION: Democratic Women's Information Network. For more informaton, please call: (904) 390-7001.
Any questions or comments? If you would like to have your organization or function posted here, email me at hotdolly@webtv.net. Feel free to ask questions and I'll point you in the right direction. "Dolly Simplot" is a registered Democrat in Clay County and dues paid member of the Clay County DEC and also a dues paid member of the Duval County Women's Democratic Club, Inc.
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This is who we are up against, a 20 year incumbent, who is the ranking member on the subcommittee for Telecomunications and the Internet, and who, coincidentally, gets almost all his money from the telecoms, by a strange coincidence, over that time, over $2.5 Million.
FISA, anyone? He also has a 100% pro Bush voting record for the past 8 years, 100%, so, a rubberstamper.
NOTE: All the numbers on this page are for the 2007-2008 election cycle and based on Federal Election Commission data available electronically on July 25, 2008. ("Help! The numbers don't add up...")
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Cunha supports greater expansion of solar power development and utilization, and if elected says he would push to make the University of Florida, which is in the 6th District, a leading research center for the development of solar energy. ....[W]e're not aware of any major initiative [the incumbent, Stearns] is pushing that resembles the goal spelled out by Cunha.
OUR OPINION ~ Ocala Star-Banner Editorial Stuck in the clouds of politics
Published: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Bill Nelson has it right. Interestingly, so do Republican Governor Charlie Crist and Republican Senator Mel Martinez--both also oppose drilling off Florida's coast. Yet 6th District Congressman Stearns is out of step even with responsible voices in his own party. At recent town meetings, Stearns said "We should drill for oil 125 miles off our coast." Maybe you speak like that if you're representing some other state, or oil company contributors.
STEARNS SCARED?
My opponent in the race for U.S. House District 6, Rep. Cliff Stearns, wrote his supporters criticizing the Star-Banner's coverage of my candidacy, and soliciting more contributions.
Congressman Stearns stated: "(A) Liberal Democrat who recently moved here from New Jersey is planning to challenge me in November. The Ocala Star-Banner ... [has] already written headlines and articles about him.... [but] failed ... to report who he really is..."
Stearns continues, "I need your help now! ... [send] your check TODAY!"
No "Second Class" Veterans
Letter to the Editor
On a piece of legislation that is important to thousands of Florida's veterans, service members, and their families, U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns (6th Cong Dist) has remained irresponsibly and conspicuously silent.
Stearns Opposes Measure to Save Millions of Lives andPrevent Children from Being Orphaned
The Florida Progressive Coalition has a story up about Stearns and his connections to big corporate interests.
http://quinnell.us/sspb/?p=1598
Over these first two to three weeks of the campaign, I've frequently been asked "Where does Stearns get his money?" Good question. Here's the answer: Click Here. And for more details see this Conde Nast article.
See the Alligator newspaper article (Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville) Newcomer challenging 19-year incumbent for local U.S. House seat Click Here
But, we're going strong, building momentum. Thirty-five volunteers from all over the 6th District met on Sunday in Gainesville to plan strategy and start the campaign organization.
Confront him at "town meetings" in Marion County
This is a test blog post to test the blog for the Tim Cunha for Congress campaign. Everything seems to be working well!
Make sure you check out Tim's stances on the issues, and how to get involved by looking at the green links above. Only together can we change our community and make our collective future brighter.
Below are Tim's stands on the issues facing the 6th District and America. If you want to learn more about Tim's position on an issue, click the "Read More" button below each issue. Feel free to contact the campaign any time to talk more about an issue.
Enough is enough. The leaders of Iraq have had a chance to reconcile and build a better country for their people; but, they have refused to do so. We must begin a responsible orderly withdrawal of our troops to let them know that we are serious, that their time is running out, and that they will not be supported in continuing their civil war over the dead bodies of American soldiers. I'm an endorser of the Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq.
1. End U.S. Military Involvement in the Iraq civil war. 2. Use U.S. diplomatic power 3. Address humanitarian concerns 4. Restore our Constitution 5. Restore our military 6. Create a new, U.S.-centered energy policy For too long too many have toiled too much for the financial gain of too few. Tax give-aways for the super-rich are unfair and un-American.
Rather than most of us catching a few ‘drops’ from ‘trickle down’ policies, how about unleashing the power of the vast American middle class and try some ‘bubble up’ economics for a change.
1. Balance the budget and prohibit runaway deficits. 2. End the war in Iraq and stop bleeding our money as well as our blood. 3. Eliminate tax loopholes for millionaires. 4. End the Bush tax giveaways for the super-rich. 5. Reduce taxes for working families. 6. Adopt a new Simple Fair-Share Tax system. 7. Make affordable quality healthcare accessible to all Americans. 8. Reform mortgage finance and help Americans save heir family homes 9. Bring immediate relief for increased energy costs. 10. Start a National Challenge Project: US Independence from Foreign Energy by 2020. 11. Provide small business tax credits and incentives to create new jobs. 12. End one-sided foreign trade deals. 13. Make higher education accessible and affordable for all.
Our federal debt is over $8.8 trillion. Let’s understand that number: it’s quickly approaching almost $30,000 for every American citizen, and over $100,000 for every American child. That’s the national debt we are leaving our children and grandchildren!
George Bush’s tax give-away to the wealthiest Americans (the top 1%) will cost the United States over $2.3 trillion by the end of 2009. Our current Republican congressman supports that policy 100%. That’s unfair, that’s un-American, that’s wrong!
1. End the “Trickle Down” Bush Tax Give-Aways for the Wealthiest 1%. Start “Bubble Up” Tax Breaks for the rest of America 2. Common Sense—A Balanced Federal Check Book 3. Trim Pork Barrel Spending 4. End Wasteful Spending 5. Transparency in Government 'No Child Left Behind' should not mean just preparing students for excellent scores on tests, but rather should mean preparing our children for excellence in life.
Education is a lifelong experience, a never-ending activity. A well-educated citizenry is the best investment and the most valuable asset of a thriving democracy.
Our federal government must commit to lifelong enrichment of all Americans from early childhood through college and on into the adult and senior years, including: support for HeadStart and childcare, fully funding and reforming ‘No Child Left Behind,’ English proficiency, every child earning a high school diploma, teacher development & support, college affordable for everyone, an educated society for a prosperous economy, lifelong educational opportunities, and senior volunteers for tutoring and mentoring. It is our moral imperative to act as faithful stewards of the environment, protecting and preserving it for the benefit of all peoples and for all generations.
By utilizing renewable, sustainable, ecologically-sound resources, we should be totally independent of all foreign energy sources as soon as humanly possible, certainly no later than the year 2020. (More Details Coming Soon...) America should be protected by a military that is prepared and trained, equipped and vigilant, … and second to none; a military that is always ready … and a military that is rarely used. (More Details Coming Soon...) Quality affordable health care insurance, providing every American the same level of professional care as enjoyed by members of Congress, should be available to all Americans, including small businesses, the self-employed, and the unemployed.(More Details Coming Soon...) Seniors should live in dignity with affordable and accessible health care, including prescription drug benefits without a “donut hole;” they should be able to live without fear of losing their social security, their pensions, their very homes. (More Details Coming Soon...) Those who have given the fullest measure of devotion to America are those who have risked their lives in our defense, the men and women who now serve and have served in our armed forces. Therefore, no family of an active service member and no family of a veteran should live in poverty; and, no veteran should be homeless, or hungry, or uncared for.
The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, the new GI Bill, should be enacted immediately.(More Details Coming Soon...) We must invest in our young … they are America’s future: and, for any of them to inherit a world sharing in harmony, justice, and prosperity, they must all inherit such a world.
Every neglected or abused child is everybody’s child; every hungry or illiterate child is everybody’s child; every ill, injured, or disabled child is everybody’s child; and, everybody’s child should thrive, and prosper, and experience the fullness of life.
Young families should be able to raise their children in decent homes, with reasonable and secure mortgages, and the ability to save and invest for their futures. (More Details Coming Soon...) The Internet is the greatest technological boon for direct democracy since the invention of the printing press over 600 years ago. Ordinary citizens around the globe can give voice to their individual views, values, and vision as never before in the history of the world; and the performance of governmental leaders is subject to immediate, worldwide scrutiny. All this has come to pass because the Internet is open, transparent, and free...and that is how it must always remain. (More Details Coming Soon...) Many Americans are rightly disturbed by the apparent unfairness of our hopelessly complex, confusing, and inconsistent federal income tax code. Our current congressman promotes the Fair Tax — a 30% sales tax on every tangible and intangible purchased anywhere in the United States. His support of this tax reflects the frustration of many, but also illustrates his failure to lead the fight for practical, realistic, feasible reform of our tax system that really has a chance of success. The so-called "Fair Tax" would shift even more of the tax burden off the very wealthy onto the vast middle class and the poor, would devastate Florida’s largest industry—tourism, and would tax the spending by seniors of their tax-free social security and their retirement savings. And, it won't pass. Instead, I propose a Simple Fair-Share Tax system. To begin, we should double the personal exemption, double the standard deduction, double the Roth IRA deduction, eliminate the "marriage penalty", and raise the AMT threshold (or eliminate the AMT completely). These specific practical steps are based on the existing tax system, they can be adopted at once and can be implemented without delay. They will bring immediate substantial tax cuts for middle class working individuals and families and will improve the quality of life and stimulate the economy. Of course, we should reverse the Bush-Cheney tax give-aways to the 1% top earning super-rich; they neither asked for nor need this "welfare for the wealthy." Compare the current congressman’s votes on issues of importance to the middle class with Tim’s positions. (More Details Coming Soon...)
Your next Congressman from Florida
Tim is a graduate of Rutgers University and Georgetown University Law Center. He's still licensed as an attorney-at-law, in New Jersey, and for many years taught honors seminars at Rutgers on topics of legal and political philosophy, justice, and globalization. He also practiced dispute resolution as a family and commercial mediator.
He has extensive experience in forming and managing entrepreneurial companies in diverse fields including the manufacture of engineering and surveying instrumentation, development and production of state-of-the-art graphics computers, and technical book publishing. His business career has equipped him to understand and appreciate both the perils and potential of small business, and the constant struggle “Main Street” has competing with the special interests of “Wall Street.”
For the past nine years he has worked in the field of biological research, providing expertise in sales management, marketing, manufacturing processes, research and development. His scientific work in the areas of obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and nutrition has been presented in poster sessions at various scientific meetings and is the subject of upcoming journal articles.
He started in politics at the age of 13, registering voters in suburban New Jersey. Elected in the Democratic primary as the youngest ever member of a county political committee in New Jersey at 16, he went on to serve as a municipal chairman and county vice-chairman at 19, and was elected to his local government at the age of 22, the only Democrat in a staunchly Republican town. He managed campaigns for county, state, and federal offices while in high school and college, and when he returned to New Jersey after completing law school.
Tim and his wife Johanna, a former social worker, live in Ocala and are members of the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. He has served in his various parishes as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and volunteer religious education teacher, and was active in Catholic campus ministry while at both Rutgers and Georgetown. Tim and Johanna met as teenagers in 4-H during high school and still continue to be avid hikers and campers, enjoying most outdoor activities. They have two sons. Their older son, Adam, is a nuclear physicist working as a medical researcher at the University of California San Francisco; he and his wife, a registered nurse, live in Palo Alto. Their younger son, Jesse, is a doctoral student in economics at Stanford University. Johanna's 94-year-old father also lives in Ocala.
