The Black Republican

"This isn't what really people care about. Uh, you know, I think people are pretty much...forgotten about these negative ads. I think what people are wanting to get focused on is the positives. And, you know, we got a situation right there in Charlotte county where people have to make a decision. They have to ask themselves: 'Are they better off today than they were 6 years ago?' 'Are they more secure today than 6 years ago?' 'Do they think Washington [D.C.] reflects their values?' 'Do they feel that the things that Washington are [sic] working on are making life better for them?' 'Are they addressing homeowner's insurance?' 'Are they addressing affordable health care?' Uh, you know, what are we doing to win the peace in Iraq? This is what the people in my congressional district are really focused on."

"Is there any federal responsibility to help lower the homeowner's [insurance] rates in Florida?" asked Mandy. I thought this was a very fair question. However, I didn't expect him to step in it like he did. Mr. Mahoney replied that Congress "gave away that oversight to the states. We need to get that back." Mr. Mahoney believes in bigger government. Despite being a business man, this man believes that the government needs to CONTROL this industry. In my opinion, the Federal government needs to stay well clear of anything that could be regulated by a state entity. Such as Lake Okeechobee, but I digress.

Mandy goes on to ask him about her "pet project", the Fair tax. "Are you familiar with the Fair Tax plan?" Quite frankly, it is even more entertaining using Windows Media Player 11. Play it back at 1/2 speed. You can almost hear the fear. " Well, uh, no. Why don't you tell me about it?" The guy has no idea about it. However, he says that he's not going to raise taxes. That would definitely be something to watch.

Aside from his lack of experience in government and his endorsement by former singing Senator Bob Graham, these are just 2 more reasons I won't be voting for Tim Mahoney today.