Wonder why many of the liberal Democratic trial lawyers are backing conservative Republican Clay Ford in his race to be re-elected to state House District 3? Their state association is telling them…
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Ford has no part in push poll
Rep. Clay Ford called the office to say that he was totally unaware of the push poll against Lumon May and is trying to find out who is behind it. “I’ve a…
Dirty campaigns locally
We have gotten several phone calls about a “push” poll that is being run against Democrat Lumon May in his race against incumbent Clay Ford for Florida House District 3. The caller…
Speaker of the House, 2014
Supporters of local State Rep. Clay Ford have raised thousands under the premise that Ford will be the Florida Speaker of the House in 2014. Well, it ain’t that simple. In fact,…
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 Schroth, Eldon & Associates shows challenger Lumon…
Ford vs. May
How seriously is Clay Ford taking the challenge by newcomer Lumon May for House Dist. 3 seat? Very. The Republicans fear that they could lose this seat that has been gerrymandered to…
Ford suggest deep cuts to commission salaries
According to WEAR’s Dan Thomas, Clay Ford has suggested to putting county commissioner pay on equal footing with state legislators. In Escambia County that would mean a pay cut of about 44…
Clay Ford report on state house
Wrap-up Week 4 CS/HB 643 Unanimously Passes The House Legislation protecting homeowners from foreclosure fraud easily passed a full vote in the House Chamber Wednesday.House Bill (HB) 643, the Foreclosure Rescue Fraud…
Legislative delegation provides cosmetic leadership
In the Sunday edition of the News Journal, an article on our local state legislative delegation listed their proposed bills for the 2008 session. Sen. Don Gaetz had the most impressive list:…
Area GOP backing wrong candidate
It appears that area Republicans are lining up behind Fred Thompson. Escambia County party chairman Clay Ingram is his local “grassroots” leader. State Rep. Clay Ford, R-Gulf Breeze, has been named co-chairman…
Gulf1 webmaster threatens single mom
This email was forwarded to me by a single mom (with two small children) who wanted to unsubscribe from the email blasts of gulf1.com. After several attempts, she asked for help from…
House Bills sponsored by Ford
The Gulf Breeze state rep has been busy: HB 1591 Education:Â Authorizes individual district school boards by resolution to allow inspirational message at specified secondary school-related events; provides legislative intent. Effective Date: July…
Murzin, Evers work to enclose clay pits
In 2002, State Rep. Holly Benson sponsored a bill – that was passed by the legislature – that exempted clay pits in Escambia County from having to be enclosed (See Clay Pit…
House District 3 race observations
Both candidates have worked hard the past two weekends before the Feb. 27 vote. Democrat Liz Campbell – sent out two mailers. One with a letter from DeeDee Ritchie and emphasizing Campbell’s…
Dems claim House race is close
From the State Democratic Party: PENSACOLA RACE IS CLOSE: HELP CAMPBELL IN THE FINAL WEEK Liz Campbell’s grassroots campaign is catching fire. Thanks to your generous support, Liz has been able to…
GOP show united front
The Republican Party of Florida paid for a mailer to Gulf Breeze voters to help them vote by mail. The message – “One voice. One party. One vote.” Includes a letter from…
Ford raises another $5K
Latest campaign report:  Amount    Contributor Name $150.00    CLARK WILLIAM H. $500.00    FL POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOC FL CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICERS PAC $500.00    FLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOC FLORIDA PBA STATE…
Local GOP splintered
There is no organized local Republican Party – yes. the women meet, but they don’t have much say in who runs or doesn’t run for local offices. The negative side of the…
House District 3 strategies
Ford GOP Game Plan Solidify your base – make sure Pensacola Christian College and Gulf Breeze vote. Reach out to Scarborough, Hart and Banjanin. Don’t expect reconciliation with Scarborough camp, but others…
Mail and phone call: 2/5/07
All four GOP candidates have worked hard. Yesterday was relatively quiet day at the Outzen household only one mailer – a flyer with a letter by Sara Scarborough supporting her husband George…