I will write up an analysis of the Florida elections and the local elections, but not right now. I am still too worn out from the primary and need a little distance. Plus I REALLY need to mow my lawn before my wife takes my head off.
Give me the weekend.
At 5 pm today, Ozean Consulting and WRL will release two political polls:
Ccomplete top-line and cross tabs will be available as part of WRL re-launch sneak-peek.
War Room Logistics (WRL) is an electronic communications company specializing in the collection and analysis of public opinion polling data. You can find the Florida Political Polling Results here.
The last week of political campaigns – I refer to them as the “witching hour…..” are full of drama and intrigue.
Here is what you have:
Mix all that together, thrown in candidate insecurity, thrown in some last minute negative campaigning, throw in media saturation and
BAM – the Witching Hour……..
It is here. Florida prepare.
Republican Candidate John Deakins is exhibiting strange behavior this last part of the campaign in Florida House 22.
First, he sends out an email to supporters telling everyone that he is an awesome guy and loved Ronald Reagan so much that he would never break his 11th commandment.
“Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.”
THEN THE VERY NEXT DAY, a mail piece arrives from the John Deakins campaign attacking Republican Lt. Governor Jeff Kottcamp.
John Deakins breaks 11th commandment
That is really strange.
1) John Deakins is a hypocrite - but we already knew that.
2) Why attack a sitting, Republican Lt. Governor in your state house campaign?
I am sure you guys can explain it better than I can. I always have said the last week of a campaign is the witching hour – but this is just very strange to me.
DISCLAIMER: Ozean Consulting is assisting an opponent of John Deakins in the campaign for Florida House 22. The words expressed here are of the authors, Alex Patton, not paid for by anyone, and not the sentiments of any candidate whatsoever.
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Ozean Consulting client, Remzey Samarrai, makes a strong case for your vote to replace outgoing Republican Speaker of the House, Larry Cretul in district 22.
The Gainesville Sun article on Remzey Sammari and House district 22 is found here.
Three candidates: John Deakins (in my opinion, the guy running the dirtiest and most unethical campaign seen in a long time in North Central Florida), Keith Perry, and Remzey Samarrai.
One Choice: Remzey Samarrai.
(Click image or CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT REMZEY and to read and view entire mail piece. )
Republican Remzey Samarrai talks about returning Florida’s Government to its Constitutional Roots. See how he differs from John Deakins and Keith Perry in HD 22.
Designed by: Ozean Media
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Republican Remzey Samarrai talks about Florida’s Economy and his plan for Florida and House District 22. See how he differs from John Deakins and Keith Perry.
Designed by Ozean Media
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Republican Remzey Samarrai talks about his education plan for Florida and House District 22. See how he differs from John Deakins and Keith Perry.
Designed by Ozean Media
As you may know, I am a partner in a political polling firm. War Room Logistics.
War Room Logistics was previously only open to subscribers. With the re-launch, the entire site will be open to everyone – FOR FREE. The site will provide state wide polling data as well as some local data. You will also have access to all cross-tab information.
War Room re-launches next Friday, July 30, 2010.
If you have requests for polling information, please drop me an email or leave a comment.
The first poll will focus on state-wide head to heads for US Senate, Gov, and other down ballot races. We will also be polling Alachua County races. Why Alachua County? Because, we live here.
So, check it out.
I have been struggling with my a way to kick off the Ozean Consulting political blog for a week or so. I thought stop trying to come up with the Home Run and just write.
Here goes…..
So, I have been experimenting with twitter lately (follow me). Looks like Gainesville City Commissioner Jeanna Mastrodicasa has also (follow her). She was live tweeting from the Gainesville City Commission budget hearings.
Here was our twitter “conversation”:
Comm Matrodicasa – Talking about revenues–all are down. A lot. #Gainesville
ME: @DrJtotheMastro Time to rightsize.
Comm Mastrodicasa – @alex_patton we’re working on it, although as a non-city resident you should focus on the county government.
ME: @DrJtotheMastro Thanks, but I will dabble in City Government too. Your decisions/costs affect people i do business with….or don’t.
This conversation is a symptom of the problem with Government.
If you agree with them, you are in their political club.
If you disagree with them, you are one or all of the following:
The bottom line on all of this is that this city commission is tone deaf. They only care to listen to the small slice of people that elected them. No dissent! No other ideas from anyone else. There is NO DIVERSITY of ideas at all – NONE asked for.
After-all Jack Donovan told an entire room to “Shut up!” a couple of weeks ago. My 4 year old will tell you “We don’t say shut-up!”
Then this one, also from Jack Donovan, during the “debate” about implementing the new fire assessment tax:
One (person speaking in dissent) threatened to move because of high taxes — “or assessments or whatever they’re called.”
“Good luck finding a better place,” Commissioner JackDonovan said.
So there you have it, if you do not agree with the City Commission – don’t even bother – You will be told to “Shut up” or politely told to STFU and followed by a :”Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.”
This type of tone deafness leads to change. When the government does not allow you to feel heard and respected – trouble brews.
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