Month: August 2008
Ford vs. May closer than you think
We got a copy of this executive summary of a recent of House District 3: A recent poll of 300 likely general election voters by…
Story that probably won’t make PNJ
Associated Press reports: Gannett Co.’s July revenue fell 12.3 percent as retailers cut back on ad spending and classified ads continued to shrink, the largest…
Florida arrives in Denver
After all the brouhaha over the Florida primary, the Democratic National Committee voted to seat the entire 211-person delegate at its national convention in Denver….
Notes: CMPA meeting
Approaching the vote: Fogg: “Whoever is ranked, I can support either one. But, I can only hang my hat on the recommendation of Dr. Beitsh…
CMPA names Land Capital
The Community Maritime Park Board of Trustees voted to name Land Capital Group the master developer, 8-4.
IN Your Head Radio: Wilson Robertson
He will have him on the show at 1:15. Listen online: Newsradio1620.com
Boeing threatens to drop out
Reuters reports: Boeing Co. confirmed on Friday it may withdraw from a $35 billion competition for new aerial refueling aircraft unless the Pentagon agrees to…
Note from Rhette to his supporters
This was forwarded to me: – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –…
Letter to CMPA
Dear Esteemed Board Members: The Community Maritime Park Referendum Voted YES for approval by the People of Pensacola on September 5 2006, clearly stated: For…
Where will Baptist ER patients go?
The PNJ reports more on the Baptist-West Florida Hospital union today. The big question is what will happen to the ER patients. Sacred Heart is…
Robertson has an issue, too
WEAR TV 3 reports that in the 1990s Wilson Robertson’s painting company was the sub-contractor on two county projects: “It was here at Town and…
Pssst….shooting at mall
It was gang-related. For some reason, authorities want you to think otherwise. There are gangs in Pensacola. So far they aren’t tied to the national…
Quote of the Day
“He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.†– Harold Wilson
Presidential race even
Reuters/Zogby has McCain ahead by 5 points. NY Times/CBS News poll has Obama ahead by 3. Democrats have to be worried. Read more
Campaign literature
What have you received in the mail from the candidates? A couple from Escambia County District 1 sent an envelope that was supposedly from Mike…
Inflation surges
Prices for the past year are rising at the fastest pace in 27 years. Labor Dept. reports wholesale inflation soared in July. Wholesale prices are…
College Drinking: 18? 21?
College presidents are asking that the college drinking age be lowered to 18 (Read more). They believe the higher age encourages binge drinking. I agree…
State $1.5 billion shortfall
Republicans have been in charge of the state budget and economy for 10 years. They have repeatedly cut taxes and pushed more mandates onto the…
Greatness slips away from Pcola again
Remember when Pensacola was to get a cruise ship. The City Council got so excited about it. The ship would dock at the Port. Visitors…


