Sharon Glass
I wanted to give you some information about the possibility of a 1 percent sales tax being on the ballot in 2016, however, I have not received the information I need so, I will have it in the next column.
Let’s talk about the Primary Presidential election to be held in Florida March 15, 2016. I know you just said, “whatcha talkin bout Willis!” Don’t pour me down the drain yet! I’ll close by letting you know how to learn more…at no cost!
* “What’s different from 2012? First off, the sheer number of candidates (15!). Second, the RNC moved to condense the calendar, keeping the Iowa caucuses from encroaching on New Years and moving the convention into July, and the last primaries to early June. The thinking was this would prevent the drawn-out primary fight that weakened Mitt Romney last cycle. Additionally, more states moved their primaries and caucuses into early March in an effort to play a more significant role in the nominating process, and thereby receive more attention from candidates. But all states voting before March 15 must award their delegates proportionally (though each state interprets that to their own liking), a measure instituted by the RNC to keep the race competitive into March.”
Are you still sipping your tea with me?
Florida will hold their election on Super Tuesday 3/15/2016.
* “This is the first day that states may begin to award delegates on a winner-take-all basis and where favorite sons are looking to score big. It’s also the date at which a majority (56 percent) of delegates will have been already bound—an important milestone that was reached nearly a month later in 2012.”
Now for more…On October 12th Tappie Villane, SRC Supervisor of Elections will present a PowerPoint on the March Primary Election, and will share other local voting information. Come learn more about this very important Presidential Election! More information at http://www.meetup.com/Santa-Rosa-Tea-Party-Patriots/ or call (850) 994-7548.
*Time Magazine article
