(Blogged on the road by Brad from the Bioneers Conf. in Marin, CA)
It was one thing when Daytona Beach News Journal endorsed computer programmer turned vote-rigging whistleblower turned congressional candidate Clint Curtis over his Democratic primary opponent (whom Curtis thumped in that race).
It’s quite another thing — a coup, in fact — that now the News Journal has endorsed Curtis over the powerful sitting U.S. Congressman and former Florida Speaker of the House, the corrupt Tom Feeney (R-Abramoff), in their race for the U.S. House seat in Florida’s 24th district.
Feeney, of course, is Jeb Bush’s former gubernatorial running mate, the man who promised to deliver Florida’s electoral vote to George W. during the 2000 fiasco no matter what the Supremes had to say, the only so-far unindicted Congressman to have gone with Jack Abramoff on a paid golf trip to St. Andrews, Scotland, and the man whom Curtis accused — via affidavit, video-taped Congressional testimony, and lie-detector test — of commissioning a vote-rigging software prototype in 2000.
Shamefully, Feeney has done little more than mount a disgraceful smear campaign against Curtis, attempting to paint him as “crazy” and not fit for office. The campaign seems only to have highlighted Feeney’s own lack of seriousness as a legislator; one fit more for prison than the U.S. House of Representatives.
The News Journal’s complete endorsement of Clint Curtis seems to bear that out, to Feeney’s eternal disgrace. Here’s a few snippets…
Clint Curtis, a former Republican who switched parties to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo, offers voters in the 24th congressional district a real — and better — choice.
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Feeney is not really talking issues in this campaign, though, choosing to focus largely on denigrating his opponent. It would appear that Feeney assumes that being Republican is enough.
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Curtis, however, has gone beyond the personal battle between Feeney and himself. He has defined his positions clearly: He supports energy independence and development of a constantly renewable energy supply. He favors a single no-fault universal health plan. He would like to see a renewal of the space race and stronger support for NASA.
Feeney’s record gives voters reason to look for a better choice.
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Curtis is a novice at politics, but he is an independent thinker who demonstrates his ability to serve the public by thoroughly studying issues and developing well-thought-out and imaginative stands.
· RECOMMENDATION: Clint Curtis for U.S. House, District 24.
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The Clint Curtis/Tom Feeney/Yang Enterprises Vote-Rigging Scandal series, please see:
– A Quick Summary of the story so far.
– An Index of all the Key Articles & Evidence in the series so far.
– Curtis is now running for U.S. Congress against Feeney.
To support or for more info, see: www.ClintCurtis.com
Go Clint Go!!
to: letters@news-jrnl.com
Kudos on Curtis endorsement
This is the way “good” people get elected
Most people are smart enough to see that, they use “the more ads, more corrupt the person is” way of picking their candidates, assuming corporate influence for all that air time, the attacks just turn people to the candidate being attacked.
When a person is so busy working, and doesn’t have much time to study, that is sometimes the easiest way to pick the right one.
I noticed here, Crist-R (the closeted one) has three times the ads that Davis-D does in the Governors race
All attacking Davis, of course
Congrats Clint, on that endorsement
Hey…Feeney has something in common with Jim March. They are both members of the RLC…I guess that’s TWO things considering that they are both republicans.
Doesn’t that present a conflict of interest?
HOT DAMN!
Before you get too excited…Both Florida Today and Daytona Beach News Journal endorsed Feeney’s opponent last time and he still won 62-38 and his opponent spent $5 million dollars.
Sorry to rain on the parade but I refuse to get my hopes up…
emma
Feeney says a prayer to Diebold every night before going to sleep.
Assimilated Press
Read North Korean Dictator Praises Diebold
Are there any polls for this race?
How great for Clint. Way to go.
But, we shouldn’t jump the gun, considering that Feeney has refused to talk to the Daytona Beach News Journal since he has been in office. They really didn’t have a choice than to endorse Clint.
Sadly, I think the real papers in district 24, the Orlando Sentinel and Florida Today are going to endorse Feeney.
But, Clint’s picture sure looks cute!
Go Clint Go! Feeney’s a “non entity” and the people are wise to him in Florida….Vote for Clint!
#5 emma,
1. Tom Feeney ran in a newly minted congressional district that also happened to be his home town and also happened to be redistricted by.. Tom Feeney.
2. 2002 was a dismal year for Democrats all around.
3. He had no opponent in ’04.
Curtis has close to zero chance of defeating Feeney, but let it be said decades from now that in 2006 no tyrant went unopposed.
These fascist scum are so hard to nail and light their asses on fire. Here is the whistleblower Clint Curtis trying to hammer Feeney for his wrong doing,.. Feeney is so well financed and well connected,.. he is most likely already gloating in victory for the midterm elections.
Look at the whistleblower Sibel Edmonds trying to get her story out about the wrong doings of Hastert,.. the government will not allow her story to get out. Daniel Ellsberg again stated Hastert had suitcases of Middle Eastern drug money delivered to him to induce him to change his votes for pending legislation. For years this has been spoken of yet no action,.. no investigation against Hastert has begun. What will it take for America to understand that one party control means zero government oversight. Without governmental oversight corruption runs rampant especially with a criminal element in power,.. our government rather than envied,.. is the laughing stock of the world.
Daniel Ellsberg calls Denny Hastert a criminal who should be jailed.
It takes courage to stand up to you your old boss, I.E. Clint Curtis vs Diebold. From the beginning of our democracy it has always been the few individuals who led the courageous who had vision. The advantage Clint has is guts, – I’ll take it anyday over the present spineless bloodsuckers of Congress and the White House that seek to transform us into nation of fascists. Go Clint Curtis!
P.S. I am a 67 year old lifetime voting Republican until 2003 when I read the handwriting on the wall with the Help American Vote Act. My apologies to the human race…
Emma sounds like a Feeney spoiler. She mentioned on another brad story that she has been to Feeney’s office and has seen the letter Feeney supposedly sent to Clint about Feeney’s willingness to debate. Meanwhile, the proof is in the pudding. Clint showed up to WMFE’s PBS debate on Oct 18th. Feeney did NOT show. That is because Feeney is more inline with his special interest corps that provide his war chest, while Clint speaks to and for the PEOPLE. That is just what a house rep is supposed to do. Feeney scoffs at his constituents. I hope he gets what he deserves.
Meanwhile, beware of the words of Emma. I think she is a Feeney plant. If she is not, she is very good with the mis (and dis)-information.
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Ahhhh…again…the picture of the neo-cons together (Jeb & the corrupt Feeney) with their short militant haircut, evil looks on their face, beady eyes, ultra-white skin flushed red with high blood pressure, evil look in their eyes…why do they all look like this???
…always a flag behind them…like one of Hannity’s books…actually, doesn’t Hannity fit my description, too? Too bad they all couldn’t take a “group picture” together, these creeps that are ruining America…
Julie,
You MUST be kidding! Darned straight I went to the campaign office! What would you have done. Clint said Feeney wouldn’t debate, Feeney said that wasn’t true. Don’t you care about TRUTH??? I have stuck my neck out here in the Oviedo area (where Feeney is from) begging for votes for Curtis! Lifetime friends look at me like I am out of my mind. I have a yard sign in my front yard and even have my “take the test, Tom” T- Shirt that I wear to all the local political hob nobs! You’d better bone up here sweetheart. I’m a lot of things but a “Feeney Plant” sure as heck is not one of them!!! If either one of them tells me something that isn’t true I will show up on their doorstep asking for proof! I’m sick to death of the lies politicians tell and we all just sit back and accept their answers.
Emma
Clint went from Feeney putting a tinfoil hat on him on his childish website (since taken down) to being endorsed by a Daytona newspaper over the corrupt godfather of vote rigging Tom Feeney!!!
People are finding out what we already knew about Clint Curtis, a “regular guy” fighting back against corrupt politicians. A win for the “little/honest guy”…
Feeney is pictured with Jeb Bush: enough said!!!
Bush…where have I heard that name before? Oh yeah!!! The Iraq War!!!
Clint Curtis was on PBS-WMFE today for a Q & A, and Tom Feeney didn’t show up! That’s ok, Clint was thus allowed more time to answer a myriad of questions on all issues and did a fabulous , outstanding job with comprehensive and detailed answers!
Great news, the Daytona paper’s endorsement of Clint! I just got a letter from Feeney, also from his wife, Ellen, with a photo enclosed of his family & sons, seeking support. That letter strongly indicates Feeney’s very concerned about defeat, so is pulling out all stops to convince voters he’s best choice. I asked MoveOn.org to give more support to Clint and think it has helped, but am concerned the voting machines can yet be rigged in the 24th. Clint’s a computer expert and hope the Dems are watching closely!