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IN THE RACE, IN THE RUNNING?

The new week brings a new slate of candidates to our studio for on air and web exclusive interviews.  It was a busy weekend and there are lots of stories to catch up on.  Americans Elect failed miserably.  Bad ideas tend to do that.  Dave Weldon is in the Republican US Senate race.  Maybe Joe Biden does understand something.  Here’s a hurtful headline if you are a Florida High School grad.  Maybe it’s time to get the educators out of education.  It’s certainly time to get teachers out of politics in the classroom.  The Brits seem to think a fat tax will help Americans.  The racial violence continues and it’s not mainline news.  Black America, is the NAACP really representing you?   Rick Scott answers some questions.  He also wants more oversight authority.  Citizens hiking rates though discount cuts.  Matt Reed looked at the County Commission dust up from last week.  In addition to non-citizens, it appears we have a problem with the dead staying on Florida’s voter rolls.               

MICKOVERS:

Elections Supervisors skeptical

Why is the state sitting on this?: non-citizen voter numbers

Driver’s license lists looked to for resolution

Our voter rolls

Scott’s Chief of Staff resigns

Citizens looks at rate hikes for new policies

This week’s candidate interview schedule: Monday: Wayne Ivey- Sheriff, Tuesday: OPEN- Gary Harrell withdrawing from race, Thursday: Dana Blickley- Property Appraiser, Friday: Jason Steele- Property Appraiser

We’ll have video interviews on the INSIDER cam following each guest’s appearance on BML.  These will posted to the videos page of our site for viewing at your convenience.

 Today's MICK-nugget

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TAX FOR LEAVING?

It’s hard to believe the week has gone by already.  We wrap it up with the first of our Sheriff’s candidates in the 8am hour.  Before then we’ll talk the 3^rd annual INSIDER cruise in our 7am hour with Larry Jackson and Carnival Cruise Lines.  And before that, these stories are in play:

Police Hall of Fame hosts Law Enforcement Memorial

School fined for selling soda at lunch

City Commissioners/lawyers to look at Fawlty Towers (anyone surprised?)

Obama born in Kenya? (It’s not like this wasn’t out there…why just now?)

Sanford police, witnesses report Zimmerman was attacked

Instead of fixing the tax code…really?

Citizens looks at rate hikes for new policies

MICKOVERS:

Elections Supervisors skeptical

Why is the state sitting on this?: non-citizen voter numbers

Driver’s license lists looked to for resolution

Our voter rolls

Scott’s Chief of Staff resigns

Obama on the slide

FCAT reset

Greer/Crist love fest over

Crist thought he was being extorted? 

Chicago NATO meeting focuses on paying for Afghan Army

This week’s candidate interview schedule: Monday: Scott Ellis- Clerk of Courts, Tuesday: Helen Voltz- County Commission D-3, Thursday: Rodney Kernan- Clerk of Courts (no response to invitation), Friday: Todd Maddox- Sheriff

We’ll have video interviews that you can watch on the INSIDER cam following each guest’s appearance on BML.  These will posted to the videos page of our site for viewing at your convenience. 

 Today's MICK-nugget

FOR THE GOVERNOR, UMMM SENATE CANDIDATE, UMMM LAWYER???

Our scheduled candidate for today, Rodney Kernan, tells our staff he is getting out of the Clerk of Courts race.  We’ll have a bonus hour for ourselves today.  Florida Today’s Matt Reed is with us at 7am.  Here are the stories grabbing my attention:

No permit-no ice cream

Reed: good changes for BCC

Infantini insulted; others spend at will

Greer/Crist love fest over

Crist thought he was being extorted? 

Chicago NATO meeting focuses on paying for Afghan Army

Elections Supervisors skeptical of State in non-citizen voter removal process

MICKOVERS:

Why is the state sitting on this?: non-citizen voter numbers

Driver’s license lists looked to for resolution

Our voter rolls

Scott’s Chief of Staff resigns

Matt Reed: bad vote on space

Reed: house sales on the upswing

Obama on the slide

FCAT reset

This week’s candidate interview schedule: Monday: Scott Ellis- Clerk of Courts, Tuesday: Helen Voltz- County Commission D-3, Thursday: Rodney Kernan- Clerk of Courts (no response to invitation), Friday: Todd Maddox- Sheriff

We’ll have video interviews that you can watch on the INSIDER cam following each guest’s appearance on BML.  These will posted to the videos page of our site for viewing at your convenience. 

 Today's MICK-nugget

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WHAT TO DO???

Alright, folks…we’ve been busy with candidate interviews and post show videos and today it’s WIDE OPEN WEDNESDAY.  Your turn to bring up whatever you like on the show…so, what is it that has your attention?  George Zimmerman’s injuries?  The tragic slaying of those 4 Pt. St. John children by their own mother? The John Edwards trial?  No matter the topic, today’s your day to drive the discussion on BML.  Here are the other topics getting my attention:

FBI considers hate crime charges for Zimmerman

Soldier beaten by 4 black men in Tampa…also a hate crime?

Thomas Sowell has a look at race and crime

Obama on the slide in same number polling

FCAT reset: and suddenly our kids are smarter?

Commission overturns contract- shunned contractor may sue

(Here’s the back story)

Commission votes to study MI city proposal (again)

French twist for Satellite Beach council…it’s a good turn

Groundskeeper fired for trying to do the right thing 

MICKOVERS:

Why is the state sitting on this?: non-citizen voter numbers

Driver’s license lists looked to for resolution

Our voter rolls

Scott’s Chief of Staff resigns

20 years for “warning” shot

Matt Reed: bad vote on space

Reed: house sales on the upswing

This week’s candidate interview schedule: Monday: Scott Ellis- Clerk of Courts, Tuesday: Helen Voltz- County Commission D-3, Thursday: Rodney Kernan- Clerk of Courts (no response to invitation), Friday: Todd Maddox- Sheriff

We’ll have video interviews that you can watch on the INSIDER cam following each guest’s appearance on BML.  These will posted to the videos page of our site for viewing at your convenience.

 Today's MICK-nugget

FCAT WRITES (POORLY)

We have one less candidate in the Sheriff’s race.  The teachers’ union vows to stay bitter after contract resolution.  It was their fault it was bad and they can maintain the attitude if they like, but it won’t get anywhere.  FCAT results show our kids can’t write…educators are shocked.  It’s the test, Stupid!  The non-citizens, or worse citizens on our voter rolls who are listed as non-citizens, are the focus of Fl’s Supervisors of Elections as they meet in Tampa.  President Obama, more than being accepting of gay marriage, calls for the repeal of the defense of marriage act.  Ron Paul has seen the light and stopped active campaigning.  WV’s support for the felon over President Obama is drawing scrutiny…funny; it should be the President getting the negative attention. 

MICKOVERS:

Why is the state sitting on this?: non-citizen voter numbers

Driver’s license lists looked to for resolution

Scott’s Chief of Staff resigns

20 years for “warning” shot

Matt Reed: bad vote on space

This week’s candidate interview schedule: Monday: Scott Ellis- Clerk of Courts, Tuesday: Helen Voltz- County Commission D-3, Thursday: Rodney Kernan- Clerk of Courts (no response to invitation so far), Friday: Todd Maddox- Sheriff

We’ll have video interviews that you can watch on the INSIDER cam following each guest’s appearance on BML.  These will posted to the videos page of our site for viewing at your convenience.  Today’s candidate is County Commission D-3: Helen Voltz. 

 Today's MICK-nugget

CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS - TIME TO START DECIDING

Brevard political candidates: Interviews begin on today’s show for the following races: Clerk of Courts, Sheriff, Property Appraiser and County Commission District 3.  There are still some candidates who have not replied to our invitation, in some cases it is rumored they have decided not to run…we’ll just go with that until we hear differently.  We’ll have video interviews that you can watch on the INSIDER cam following each guest’s appearance on BML.  These will posted to the videos page of our site for viewing at your convenience.  Today’s candidate is Clerk of Courts Scott Ellis. 

Here are today’s news stories:

Today’s Newsweek cover (and the President asked for it)

Titusville wants to manage your property (and you)

Biofuels company wants tax breaks for jobs

Property taxes shift burden to business

Governor Scott’s Chief of Staff resigns

Stand your ground under scrutiny as woman gets 20 years for “warning” shot

Matt Reed: bad vote on space

MICKOVERS:

Why is that state sitting on this?: non-citizen voter numbers

Driver’s license lists looked to for resolution

This week’s candidate interview schedule: Monday: Scott Ellis- Clerk of Courts, Tuesday: Helen Voltz- County Commission D-3, Thursday: Rodney Kernan- Clerk of Courts (no response to invitation so far), Friday: Todd Maddox- Sheriff