I know, I know, so what else is new right? This time though our neighbor to the south Mexico has failed to tyrannically lock up socialist Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on trumped up charges. While we might want to applaud justice being done and the mayor retaining his freedom we might also want to think about what this means for the good ‘ole US of A. The people of Mexico will elect this man when elections roll around in that country and another Hugo Chavez/Lula De Silva/Fidel Castro will arise in Latin America, only this time on our border. With so much going on in the world today can we really afford a die-hard socialist across the Rio Grande? Something to think about. Hat-tip: The Corner (again).

From the Corner, a story of the struggles young women go through as DC interns. Interesting story, but I only post it because the intern in question, one Abbie Finfrock, is a major hottie. I obviously missed the point of the article.

Yesterday, Lien Chan, chairman of the Goumingdang (KMT) of Taiwan, aka the Nationalist Part of China set foot on the mainland for the first time since his family moved to the island in 1945. The KMT is the minority party in Taiwan at the moment, but has reached out to the CCP recently due to the tensions that have flared up over the Anti-Secession Law that China recently passed.

This is quite simply a marvelous thing to watch. There was a time when even telephone calls between the CCP and the KMT were unheard of, but today two leaders of the Chinese world can sit in the same room and shake hands. I call that progress. Xinhua has the story.

Bob Casey Jr is a liberal!

NOTE: Casey is running against Santorum and polls have him beating Rick by 14 pts. Rick may not be perfect but he’s the best ally we have on many social issues, so let’s make sure he stays in the Senate.

Well can this get weirder… Obviously this is a blow to the Gourley folks, but I must say even as a Davidson supporter I am curious as to what exactly went down here. Were promises made? Were arms twisted? I don’t know but I think more questions need to be asked. An official with the Davidson campaign stated that the state Chair of Florida has not been offered a spot in exchange for Florida’s votes and there was no quid-pro-quo. I mean overriding the vote of the Fed seems a bit shady to me and I would like a better explanation than this.

Fellow College Republicans,

A good friend once told me, “Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”

Michael Davidson has done that. Michael is the right choice for Florida. He is the best choice for the CRNC.

The College Republicans of Florida had previously issued an endorsement. The move proved premature. Careful revision of both candidates and their platforms reveals that Michael Davidson is the clear choice. Michael has impressive experience and a more exciting vision for YourCRNC.

Michael’s work at the University of California – Berkeley and with the California College Republicans distinguishes him as a leader of unique talent and ability. Using the lessons he acquired while at Berkeley, Michael transformed the California federation. He increased funding by 10,000%, carried the Republican message to over 70 campuses, all the while empowering each individual chapter and cutting down on bureaucratic, wasteful spending at the state level. It is a feat I can only hope to replicate here in Florida.

Michael will bring the same initiative and energy when elected Chairman of the CRNC. Both candidates promise increased regional coordination and boast an impressive technology plan. Michael was the first in this race to focus on regional integration. The CCR website is ample proof of promises made being promises kept. Both candidates pledge increased funding for the states. Again, let the record speak for itself. Florida received $0 from the CRNC in 2004 under Gourley’s watch as CRNC Treasurer. I’d expect no more just because of a change in title. YourCRNC keeps money at the state level where it is most needed and best spent. Only Michael has done it, only Michael can do it. The decision was deliberated, our final choice clear: Michael Davidson for CRNC Chairman.

The change in Florida’s endorsement should not be seen as ambivalence but as open, honest engagement of both candidates. Now that we have reached an agreement and the majority is unified, we are prepared to focus on the business of running a state federation. We look forward to working with Michael next year.

Besides, who better than Florida to say, “We actually voted for Paul Gourley…before we voted against him.”

Thomas Jardon
Chairman, College Republicans of Florida
crflorida@gmail.com