It is so important that we remember the contributions of Puerto Rico in the defense of the United States. Too often that goes overlooked in today’s political conversation and that doesn’t give enough credit to the sacrifices our fellow Americans on the island make everyday. Luckily, the designation of NationalContinue Reading
The most unpopular decision regarding veterans affairs made in Orlando over the last four years was the removal of offices belonging to Congressman Darren Soto and Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy from the Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona. In doing so, they removed the only two entities directly accountable toContinue Reading
Given the amount of talent we have here in Orlando, from a young younger core of elected officials on all levels of our government, to our academic minds from UCF and the growing tech field, it’s been disappointing that the Trump and Obama administrations haven’t tapped more of our talentContinue Reading
Orlando was one of the few places in Florida where Democrats proved they could win regardless of how moderate or progressive they were. And after a terrible showing by the state party (that story HERE) and infighting at the federal level, some of these local electeds aren’t afraid to callContinue Reading
Grand opening. Grand closing. – Sean Carter And so it goes the endorsement from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer of now former Democratic Presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg. About 24 hours ago Dyer endorsed his former colleague in front of the entire Orlando press corp and some national outlets as well. ThereContinue Reading
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Robert Wilke, made a mistake yesterday when decided to voice his opinion on this year’s election, casting a warning of what would happen to VA care if a democratic socialist was elected (story HERE). He was talking about Bernie Sanders, and while I’m not supportingContinue Reading
On Thursday night, Orlando Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy endorsed former New York Mayor and Democratic Presidential hopeful, Mike Bloomberg, for the President (story HERE). Why? Well, you’re guess is as good as mine. Sure, Stephanie listed some reasons in the article, but there isn’t anything there that the other candidates inContinue Reading
This afternoon, former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced that he would be ending his campaign for the Democratic nomination for President. With his departure goes the only major endorsement in the Presidential contest from Central Florida. The formal support of Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy. Now that O’Rourke is gone, Murphy shouldContinue Reading
Yesterday, members of Florida’s congressional delegation announced that they’re offices were being removed from VA medical facilities after an internal review from the department. These closures include offices for Orlando area Representatives, Darren Soto and Stephanie Murphy (story HERE). This story is important because the presence of elected officials inContinue Reading
The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to kick our elected officials out of a building that might not even exist without their bipartisan work in Washington. In late August, the VA sent letters to Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy and Congressman Darren Soto, informing them that after an internal review theyContinue Reading