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elections 2014

Hanns, “Vindicated” by State Ruling His Removal From Election Board Improper, Declares for 7th Term

October 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Then Elections Supervisor Kim Weeks orchestrated George Hanns’s removal from the canvassing board in November, an act the state Elections Commission found improper.

In Unusual Vote, Flagler Commission Acknowledges Ethics and Elections Complaints Against All Its Members

December 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

County and Canvassing Board Attorney Al Hadeed, who was also served with complaints, asked for the vote to assert three points that framed the complaints within the official duties commissioners were performing at the time the issues arose.

Supervisor of Elections Weeks and Ex-Candidate File Load of Ethics and Elections Complaints on 4 Commissioners

December 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Calling it a “witch hunt,” the four commissioners say the complaints rehash minor issues that were almost all resolved during the election season, and that the ploy mostly is an attempt to tarnish.

Why Voters Don’t Give a Damn Anymore: Government Of the Few, By the Few, For the Fewest

December 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Barely a third of the eligible voting-age population — 36.4 percent — voted in the midterms this month. The major reason people don’t vote is that they don’t think it will make a difference, argues Martin Dyckman.

Election Supervisor Kimberle Weeks Caps Final Canvassing Session With Hit List Frown Song

November 20, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Kimberle Weeks once again indicted a slew of local officials on evidence largely fictional while portraying herself as voters’ last great hope as she responded to the county’s latest request for an state intervention.

New, Younger Faces Sworn In at Palm Coast Council, Same Old at County Commission

November 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The swearing-in ceremonies were a study in contrast, if not a reflection of the election’s paradoxes as Palm Coast showed its desire for change and the county commission stayed the same.

Backroom Briefing: The Best and Worst of Election 2014

November 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The 2014 campaign had no shortage of drama, gaffes, mistakes and other attention-grabbing moments. It ended Tuesday with confetti for some and losses for others, but here are some of the highlights and lowlights for the always interesting annals of Florida elections.

Elections 2014 R.I.P.
Why Democrats Keep Failing in Florida

November 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

For all its fear-based tactics, the Florida GOP focuses on understanding their base voters, and making them feel respected and protected. Democrats in comparison have no clue.

“Personhood” Amendment Crushed Even in the Reddest State, Dealing Blow to Abortion Foes

November 6, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Two proposed constitutional amendments that would have declared life starting at conception were overwhelmingly defeated in North Dakota and Colorado, with two-thirds of voters opposed.

From Washington to Palm Coast City Council, Elections Herald Less Change Than Advertised

November 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Tuesday’s election looked more revolutionary than it was, as political dynamics changed very little, even at the Palm Coast City Council, where two seats turned over, and even more so at the school board and the county commission, where change may be imperceptible.

As GOP Surges Over the Nation, Party Grabs Supermajority in Florida House

November 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The party retained two Republican-held seats where it faced serious challenges, while flipping six Democrat-held seats that were heavily contested in the Interstate 4 corridor.

“I’m On Your Side,” Charlie Crist Says on Final Push With Bill Clinton in Tow

November 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Crist offered his final pitch as an advocate for middle-class Floridians to blacks, Hispanics, seniors and union workers before heading to Orlando for a final pre-election event headlined by former President Bill Clinton.

In Final Swing Along I-4 Corridor, Rick Scott Promises to “Kick Charlie’s Rear”

November 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Two other Republican governors, Rick Perry of Texas and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, both prospective presidential contenders in 2016, joined Scott in what has become one of the most expensive, nastiest and closest governor’s races in the country.

Flagler GOP Chief Dave Sullivan Plans to Run for Hutson’s House Seat in Special Election

November 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

County Commissioner Dave Sullivan. (© FlaglerLive)

Dave Sullivan, chairman of the Flagler County Republican Executive Committee, said he will make a run for the seat to ensure that it has a chance to be filled by someone from Flagler.

Crist Clings To Statistically Insignificant Lead Over Scott in Last Poll Before Election Day

November 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

With early voting done and among those who have already voted, however, Charlie Crist has taken a more commanding lead of 44 percent to Scott’s 40 percent.

Crist and Scott Aren’t Both Awful: Scott Wins That Contest By a Mile

November 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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Tired of what he calls false moral equivalencies, Adam Weinstein argues that pundits and cynics are wrong to flaunt the conventional wisdom about this governor’s race, and that Scott has been flat-out god-awful for Florida.

Does Life Begin at Conception? Nation Eyes Referendum That May Set Precedent

November 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

The battle over North Dakota’s Measure 1 highlights the biggest trend in national abortion politics this November: wide-ranging pro-life ballot initiatives that would alter state constitutions in ways whose long-term repercussions are difficult to predict.

Charlie Crist Takes 3-Point Lead in Latest Quinnipiac Poll, With Boost from Independents

October 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The numbers suggest that independents, who decide most close elections in Florida, are migrating to Crist and may have been alienated by Scott’s negative ad blitz.

Crist Reaches Out to Democratic Base in Home Stretch, With a Stop in Daytona Beach

October 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

From now until Tuesday, Crist will shake hands and pose for pictures with black supporters in places such as Sarasota and Daytona Beach and focus on the Democratic stronghold of South Florida, all designed to infuse base voters with enough enthusiasm to get them to the polls.

Sheldon Adelson Adds $1 Million to Fight Against Medical Pot Legalization

October 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Sheldon Adelson had contributed $5 million of the $5,842,897 raised by the “Drug Free Florida Committee” as of Sunday. The committee also spent $1,254,013 in mid-October and reported an overall spending total of $5,582,772.

Crist and Scott Deadlocked at 42% in Latest Quinnipiac Poll as Early Voting Begins

October 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Among those who have already voted, the poll found Crist leading by 5 points–42 to 38, with Wyllie getting just 3 percent. Scott’s trump card is his ready millions of dollars, Crist’s is the younger voters hoping to pass the medical marijuana legalization amendment.

Gov. Rick Scott: The Known Unknown Running on Four Years of Contradictions

October 21, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Four years after his election, Floridians still have a mixed, at times almost-contradictory view of their governor, now running for a second term. The tea-party darling who won an election promising to slash spending but now boasts of the largest education budget in state history.

Denise Calderwood, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

October 20, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

Independent Denise Calderwood is challenging Republican incumbent Nate McLaughlin in the District 4 race for Flagler County Commission in the Nov. 4 election. All registered Flagler County and and municipal residents may cast ballot in the race.

Howard Holley, Flagler County Commission Candidates: The Live Interview

October 20, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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Howard Holley is an Independent candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Nov. 4 election, challenging incumbent Republican Frank Meeker. All registered voters may cast a ballot in this race.

Briefing: Amendment 3 Would Give Governor Power to Make Midnight Appointments to Florida’s Courts

October 20, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

A low-profile ballot proposal that supporters say would avert a constitutional crisis but opponents say is nothing more than thinly-veiled partisan power grab is headed to voters in November, possibly with the future of the Florida Supreme Court at stake.

From Favorite to Fanghazi: The Two Worst Days of Gov. Rick Scott’s Re-Election Campaign

October 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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If Scott does end up being the third Republican governor in 20 years to not serve a second term, two days this week can be pinpointed as the worst of his campaign, argues Peter Schorsch.

Canvassing Board Rejects Weeks Attempt to Remove Hadeed as Attorney in Latest Clashes

October 17, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Another Canvassing Board meeting that should have been routine turned into a three-hour test of wills between Supervisor Kimberle Weeks and the two other members of the board, while Weeks’s issues with Palm Coast remain unresolved.

Scott and Crist Make Blowing Air a Metaphor of Their Campaign in 2nd Tempestuous Debate

October 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

An electric fan at Crist’s feet hijacked the first portion of the second debate as Scott first refused to come out, as both camps later attempted to spin the embarrassment to their advantage. The debate itself was mildly substantial.

Scott and Crist Trade Familiar Barbs and Mockeries in First of 3 Debates

October 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Scott repeatedly took shots at Crist’s time as governor, saying the former Republican was all talk and no action. Crist, who is running this year as a Democrat, portrayed Scott as an uncaring plutocrat unresponsive to middle-class needs.

FDLE Looking Into Alleged Secret Taping and Sunshine Violation by Elections Supervisor

September 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks recorded the county attorney and a county commissioner without their knowledge. The question is whether the recording was illegal. (© FlaglerLive)

It’s the first step to an investigation of Kimberle Weeks, if laws are found to have been broken. It takes place on the heels of withering criticism of Weeks’s methods and questions by the county commission chairman about the integrity of the elections she is supervising.

County Calls Supervisor of Elections Kim Weeks’s Taping of a Conversation “Illegal”

September 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

County Administrator Craig Coffey says Weeks’s secret recording of a conversation between the county attorney and a county commissioner on Aug. 25 was illegal, so was its distribution, though nothing in the recording speaks ill of either men in the conversation.

Supervisor of Elections’ Husband Duane Weeks in Threatening Altercation With Flagler Commissioner Meeker

September 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

The brief confrontation, which entailed Duane Weeks at one point inviting Frank Meeker outside, took place before an NAACP meeting where Sheriff Manfre was to address the fallout from the racial events in Ferguson, Mo.

Meet Tim Morgan, the Man Behind John Morgan’s Push for Medical Marijuana

September 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Tim Morgan, left, and the author, Gary Stein. (Gary Stein)

Tim Morgan, John Morgan’s younger brother, suffered a severe spinal cord injury as a lifeguard while trying to save someone, and suffered excruciating pain. Marijuana helped him. His brother has devoted himself to legalizing pot for others with medical needs.

Commission Chairman Questions Election’s Integrity in Broad Criticism of Supervisor Kim Weeks’ Methods

September 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

County Commission Chairman George Hanns has generally been supportive of Elections Supervisor Kimberle Weeks, above. Not anymore. (© FlaglerLive)

George Hanns unleashed an unusually blunt and broad critique of Weeks at the end of a county commission meeting and went as far as questioning whether it was time to involve the state Division of Elections “about some of the things that are transpiring.”

Republican Optimism Grows as Scott Closes Gap with Crist

September 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

More Republicans than Democrats cast ballots in last month’s primary elections, and Scott — facing a couple of token opponents — only fell about 6,000 votes short of matching the combined total votes for Crist and another Democratic candidate, former Senate Minority Leader Nan Rich.

Amendment 1: GOP Raising Objections to Sensitive Lands Conservation Funding Measure

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The proposed “Water and Land Conservation” amendment would earmark 33 percent of the state’s documentary-stamp tax revenues — fees paid when real estate is sold — for 20 years. The money would go to buy conservation lands, protect areas vital to the water supply and restore natural systems that have been degraded, such as the Everglades.

Tin Man Veto: Gov. Rick Scott’s 4-Year War on Legal Aid for the Poor

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Owing to Scott, Florida is one of only four states that don’t spare a penny either from appropriations or earmarked court fees for legal aid. New York provides $56.8 million. Even in Texas there’s $6.26 for every estimated person in need.

Returning After 7-Week Absence, Council Member Bill Lewis Vows to Keep On

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Back from illness for the first time since July 15, Palm Coast City Council member Bill Lewis faces a tough re-election fight against challenger Steven Nobile, who bested him by eight points in the primary. The two men face-off in a runoff on Nov. 4.

Reagan Assemblies’ “Watchdogs” Can’t Take Defeat: As One Suit Is Tossed, a Pledge to File Another

September 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Just after a judge threw out a lawsuit this afternoon, the attorney for an obscure “Watchdogs” group said he’d file a new lawsuit alleging illegal conversations outside of meetings by county commissioners.

Gov. Rick Scott Making Campaign Stop at Grace’s Deli on Sept. 9

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott will be making his sixth trip to Flagler County in three years when he makes a brief campaign stop at Grace’s Place at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9, bringing yet more attention to a restaurant that was in the national eye a few months ago.

Tag Fees Drop Monday and Gov. Scott
Pledges More Tax Cuts on Campaign Trail

August 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Over the next two weeks Gov. Rick Scott will campaign across the state on a pledge to cut $1 billion in taxes over the next two years.

Formalities Over, It’s Brass Knuckles Until November Between Scott and Crist

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The race between Scott and his predecessor Crist is already one of the nation’s most-watched, and expensive, campaign throw-downs after Crist spent much of 2014 reinventing himself as a Democrat.

Andy Dance Wins, McLaughlin, Meeker and Tucker Survive, Fischer and Both Palm Coast Races Headed for November Run-Offs

August 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The scene at the Palm Coast Community Center just at midday. It was another slow day at the polls. (© FlaglerLive)

Full results for the 2014 primary election in Flagler County and in statewide races relevant to the county, with the latest updates.

Palm Coast Manager Jim Landon Handed Wrong Ballot in Early Voting, Raising Questions About Election’s Integrity

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

Accuracy, anyone? Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks during a Canvassing Board operation today. (© FlaglerLive)

Two of the three ballots handed City Manager Jim Landon, his stepdaughter and his wife Friday did not include Palm Coast City Council races, echoing a similar report by another voter, prompting discussions by the county Canvassing Board about better ensuring the integrity of the vote. But Supervisor Weeks put that responsibility squarely on voters.

In Florida and Elsewhere, Obamacare Still GOP’s Favored Bait Even as Repeal Talk Fades

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Rather than just calling for repeal, Republican candidates focus on arguments about how the law is hurting consumers, government budgets or the economy even as millions of Americans have gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Frank Meeker, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Frank Meeker is a candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Aug. 26 Republican primary, in which only registered Republicans may cast a ballot.

Dennis McDonald, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

Dennis McDonald. (© FlaglerLive)

Dennis McDonald is a candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Aug. 26 Republican primary, in which only registered Republicans may cast a ballot.

Nate McLaughlin, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Nate McLaughlin is the District 4 incumbent candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Nov. 4 election, running against Independent Denise Calderwood. All registered voters get to cast a ballot in this race.

Mark Richter, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Mark C. Richter. (© FlaglerLive)

Mark Richter is a candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Aug. 26 Republican primary, in which only registered Republicans may cast a ballot. He is challenging first-term incumbent Nate McLaughlin.

Heidi Shipley, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Heidi Shipley. (Courtesy of Heidi Shipley)

Heidi Shipley is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

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