Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Those who favor the Texas congressman gathered at the Copper Top Pub in Temple Terrace to watch the election results.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney might have taken Florida, but that doesn’t mean Ron Paul supporters are counting out the Texas congressman. Paul Fosse of Citrus Park compared Paul’s campaign to a football game. “Very few football teams quit after the first three minutes,” he said. “They keep going. It seems kind of silly to give up after four states.” Fosse helped organize a Ron Paul Watch Party Tuesday evening at the Copper Top Pub in Temple Terrace using meetup.com and Facebook. About 50 people watched TV news stations report Florida’s election results. Paul hovered around 7 percent of the vote. “We’d be happier if he was in double digits,” Fosse said, “but what’s great is to see the enthusiasm of the supporters.” Young and…
Gatherings are planned around Hillsborough County on Monday night to watch the results of the Florida Presidential Preference Primary
Looking for a place to gather as the results roll in from today's Florida Presidential Preference Primary? Here is information on some local watch parties planned around the Tampa Bay area, according to the Hillsborough County Republican Party: What: Greater Brandon Republican Club watch party When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Where: O'Brien's Irish Pub and Grill, 701 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon What: Newt Gingrich for President Campain watch party When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Where: Beef 'O' Brady's, 210 S. Kings Ave., Brandon What: Tampa Bay Ron Paul watch party When: 6:30-11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Where: The Copper Top Pub, 5112 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa Details: RSVP on meetup.com, Facebook, by emailing paulmfosse@yahoo.com or by calling 813-786-…
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Those who favor the Republican presidential candidate were at the University of South Florida campus for Monday’s debate and a Temple Terrace bar afterward.
They lined the streets near the Marshall Student Center at the University of Florida (USF) Monday night. They waved campaign signs and chanted their candidate’s name. Ron Paul supporters made up the most visible and vocal groups during the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate, which aired live on NBC from USF’s Theatre 1. They organized their efforts using Meetup.com, a website that allows users to start and find groups with certain interests. Public tickets to the live debate were unavailable, so while it was taking place inside, USF’s Student Government hosted a free, public watch party on the western end of the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza lawn, close to the theater. Near a 1,000-person tent set up for the party, Paul’s supporters …
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The 9 p.m. start time for debates and political addresses is too late for some.
While many voters across the nation tuned into watch the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate last night, some felt the hour was too late. Sam Ward, 74, of the Central Pasco Republican Club was turned off by last night’s start time. “Normally, I seldom stay up past 9 p.m.; last night was no exception,” Ward wrote in an email. He was able to catch a rebroadcast in the morning though. “I was disappointed that, for the most part, the majority of the questions were addressed to Romney and Gingrich – at least it seemed that way,” he said. “Also, I would have preferred more answers from the candidates with specific solutions. For example, Romney listed seven steps to bring American back to a thriving economy. A good answer. Paul, bless his …
Monday, January 23, 2012
Local viewers have mixed opinions about the winner of tonight's GOP debate.
As political pundits scramble to determine the winner of tonight’s Republican Presidential Candidates Debate, viewers from the Tampa Bay area have their own opinions. “To me, it comes across as quite a bit of a draw,” said Josh Burgin, treasurer for the Hillsborough County Republican Party. After Newt Gingrich’s win in the South Carolina Primary, “Romney is trying to get in there and he’s definitely on the full attack.” Burgin said he didn’t have a clear favorite for a winner of tonight’s debate, which took place on the University of South Florida campus. “I’ll be tuning in again … it’s by no means finished business.” Central Pasco Republican Club vice president Sandy Graves did have a favorite going into tonight’s debate – and her mind …
Although they hurled personal attacks at each other, Republican presidential candidates seemed to have similar ideas on decreasing foreclosures.
The federal government should be less involved in the housing crisis, according to all four Republican presidential candidates. During a debate at the University of South Florida (USF) Monday night, each candidate said that before the housing bubble burst, owning a home in the United States was too easy. According to CNBC, Florida is the sixth in the nation in housing foreclosures. One in every 396 households is in foreclosure. “You have to get government out of the mess,” said Mitt Romney. The housing market isn’t going to improve unless the employment rate improves, Romney said. The way to help those in or facing foreclosure is to help the economy. Later in the debate, Romney said President Barack Obama doesn’t understand how to improve …
Small groups of pro and anti-Republicans are breaking into song on the University of South Florida campus.
As the candidates duke it out in the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate, people who have gathered outside are breaking into chants. The songs being sung, however, have very different tunes. "All night, all day, Occupy Tampa Bay," sang one small group of Occupy Tampa supporters that gathered near the viewing tent. Meanwhile, Ron Paul supporters are marching to the beat of a very different drum. "Bring us back our constitution. Ron Paul revolution," is the song Paul's fans are currently singing on the University of South Florida campus. Which tune, if any, do you agree with?
Supporters and protesters alike are gathered on the University of South Florida campus for tonight's debate.
As the four Republican candidates took to the stage for tonight's debate, supporters and protestors alike gathered on the University of South Florida campus to share their opinions. "I wanted people to know that (Ron Paul's) supporters don't just represent fringe folks," said William Mahmet, 30, of St. Petersburg. "We are regular folks, too." Northwest Tampa resident Terry Wickman turned out to show his support for former House speaker Newt Gingrich. "If you watch the debates, he has the best answers ... there's nothing canned about it. You need a leader in this country — not someone who just reads a teleprompter." USF students were also out in force, with some protesting the Republican platform. "We are protesting the issues we have with …
If the election were today, which candidate would you pick?
As all eyes turn to the Tampa Bay area for tonight’s Republican Presidential Candidates Debate at the University of South Florida, we want to know which candidate you favor. If the presidential election were today, would you vote for President Obama? Would you cast your vote for one of the Republican hopefuls? Let us know by taking our poll or sharing your thoughts in the comments section. Don’t forget to stay with Patch for live coverage of tonight’s debate.
All four Republican presidential candidates have said they will participate at Monday’s debate at USF.
The Republican Presidential Candidates Debate takes place at 9 p.m. tonight at the University of South Florida, and all four qualifying candidates will be there. According to Mark Lukasiewicz, senior vice president of specials for NBC News, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have all confirmed their attendance. “Florida has often been the stage for history in politics—we look forward to hosting a substantive and stimulating forum for the candidates to make their case to the voters in this crucial state and the whole country,” Lukasiewicz said in a statement issued Saturday. NBC will air the debate live beginning at 9 p.m. It will be the first weekday primetime airing of a primary debate on a broadcast network in the …
Brian Maday
9:15 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012
KittenJuggler, I share your feelings about RON PAUL, the only candidate who has read and believes in the United States Constitution. HOWEVER... If he is NOT selected as the Republican Candidate for the General Election.... realize that your vote will likely be "One less for Republicans, one more for Leftist Democrats - NO ONE will notice your (Valid) objection to "the way it is". I seriously ask … more ›