Corrine Delivers: Quick-Picks 2015...

[Cheshire Cat]

Found my notes.  According to them her PAC was closed in 2009 and another one she had closed in 2003.  Direct info from the Feds. I will contact them again for clarification.  She also has no active PAC in Florida and the last campaign committee she had closed in 2007.

Jimmy, using the link you gave me I don't get to anything that says this is a PAC but another type of link speaking to her position on GLBT issues.  Do you have a link directly to the page you got the numbers from?

[Jimmy]

From everything I know and have read, a Federal official's Principal Campaign Committee Of A Candidate is, for all intents and purposes, a PAC.  That is, a political action committee, by definition.  It's an organization that exists to receive contributions and make expenditures for political purposes.

A FAQ out there includes this Q&A:

Can my campaign committee contribute to other candidates?
Yes. A federal candidate committee may contribute up to $2,000 per election to the committee of another federal candidate. 11 CFR 102.12(c)(2).1 Donations from federal candidate committees to state or local candidate committees are subject to state law.

What could be tripping us up in the difference in terminology on the state and federal level.

[Jimmy]

I don't have a direct link because the FEC site is awful.  But if you will go to the FEC, you can see the various contributions and expendatures made by the Friends of Corrine Brown going back to 1996.

[Cheshire Cat]

From everything I know and have read, a Federal official's Principal Campaign Committee Of A Candidate is, for all intents and purposes, a PAC.  That is, a political action committee, by definition.  It's an organization that exists to receive contributions and make expenditures for political purposes.

A FAQ out there includes this Q&A:

Can my campaign committee contribute to other candidates?
Yes. A federal candidate committee may contribute up to $2,000 per election to the committee of another federal candidate. 11 CFR 102.12(c)(2).1 Donations from federal candidate committees to state or local candidate committees are subject to state law.

What could be tripping us up in the difference in terminology on the state and federal level.

Hmmmm, wonder why they did not tell me that?  I will check into it.  This makes it even more strange that if indeed it is a PAC that Corrine would take back the donation made from Friends of Corrine and give Kim a check.  Could it be she did not want that know at the top levels.  Curiouser and curiouser.  I agree about the terminology as well. 

[Jimmy]

If I subscribed to conspiracy theories, I'd say all this internal discord and Democratic fratricide has been engineered to keep us a second-tier, also-ran political party in Jacksonville.  I'd say the money folks play both parties like puppets.  They back AB one election.  LC in the next.  And while championing the HRO in some circles, giving as much as legally permissible to the HRO's biggest foe (who could return to the council). 

If I subscribed to conspiracy theories.

[vicupstate]

If I subscribed to conspiracy theories, I'd say all this internal discord and Democratic fratricide has been engineered to keep us a second-tier, also-ran political party in Jacksonville.  I'd say the money folks play both parties like puppets.  They back AB one election.  LC in the next.  And while championing the HRO in some circles, giving as much as legally permissible to the HRO's biggest foe (who could return to the council). 

If I subscribed to conspiracy theories.

You don't have to subscribe to conspiracy theories, as much as accept the fact that for many, perhaps most, politics is not so much about ideas, ideology, or even good governance, but simply about getting, consolidating and keeping power.

[Jax native]

If I subscribed to conspiracy theories, I'd say all this internal discord and Democratic fratricide has been engineered to keep us a second-tier, also-ran political party in Jacksonville.  I'd say the money folks play both parties like puppets.  They back AB one election.  LC in the next.  And while championing the HRO in some circles, giving as much as legally permissible to the HRO's biggest foe (who could return to the council). 

If I subscribed to conspiracy theories.

THIS....and also CC has good points.  i believe Jimmy & Cheshire Cat is all too familiar w/ the hierarchy of black politicians locally and nationally.  There is a way to run in an election but you must have paid your dues (not always financially)  which explains why Corrine chooses who to recommend and why she would to tell people in these districts to clearly vote against their own self interests.  I'm sure this happens in many cities, but if you have watched politics as I assume CC, Jimmy & Stephen has over the years, I do not believe you can ever figure out the real reasons for Corrines Pics unless you are part of the group.   I'm unsure local Democratic leaders have much input. 

[Cheshire Cat]

I had intended to do updates on Quick Picks on the original thread about the issue.  Since this one is now underway I want to update those who are reading that I did speak with the Director of Elections office about several issues surrounding the ballot.  Some questions were raised on their end at the State level and I will be hearing back from them about the laws and statues addressing those specifics later today or tomorrow.

[Cheshire Cat]

On another note, during one of my lengthy conversations with a state elections official investigator whom I will not name at this point, the following observations were made.  First that Corrine's Quick Pics certainly look to be a ballot with a specific intent that may not on the surface be against the law but certainly falls in line with a "Repeat After Me" mentality aimed at less informed or less independent voters.  The individual went on to say that the Electioneering laws of Florida are loosely written and open to interpretation with a few noted exceptions.  The shame of it is that there has historically been the "assumption" of a "private ballot".  If the intent here was as claimed to "let the voters know ones thinking about candidates",a background of the candidates would have been of service. Beyond that a simple list of candidate names would have sufficed as opposed to a faux ballot. Unfortunately according to this individual, for the many voters who don't understand the process simply telling or suggesting to them who to vote for creates a situation where they continue to remain un-informed and un-involved in the process of vetting the candidates that they put into office and that was rather a sad thing and not what the campaign and election process is about.

[Cheshire Cat]

From today's T.U.:

An Open Letter to North Jacksonville Voters in District Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten.

Good day to you,

This is a very important letter to voters in District 7, 8, 9, and 10 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Since Jacksonville Consolidation in 1968 these four districts have been without forward thinking and compassionate transformational leadership with integrity and empathy for their constituents. North Jacksonville leadership has been and is a colossal failure for North Jacksonville residents under the past and present leadership of Corrine Brown's despicable folly, "the Quick Picks" politics. Physical evidence speaks for self in the Urban Core and surrounding areas. The majority of African American Leaders nationwide individual and collective failure to effectuate any kind of positive economic growth is pathetic.

Mayor Alvin Brown, who is an African American male from the North Jacksonville community, has no economic plan for the Urban Core and no open-ended communication with the grassroots organizations or leaders. He keep run to the African American Faith-based community that is responsible for our present day pathology.  If Mayor Brown was a forward thinker he would have created a native Urban Core Czar to initiate Generational Progressive dialogue change within these four districts. .   

Mayor Alvin Brown continues to bring in local and out of town friends to make decisions that impact our local community development. He uses the power of his office to position them with authority and high paying jobs. These individuals have no knowledge, understanding, compassion or proven experience to effectuate positive changes in the City of Jacksonville, especially in North Jacksonville.

While, four decades of African American leadership has produce nothing but profound ignorance and self-serving mentality has perpetuated gentrification in some areas.  Citizen's protests for social justice and equity are becoming increasingly 'more frequent' and are linked directly to, injustices in the criminal justice system, school to prison pipeline, and the obliteration of historical African American communities.  In addition, they have failed to provide resolutions to reverse trends in low performing schools, increasing crimes, unjust punishment, inconsistent safety and no intention to include current residents for economic growth throughout North Jacksonville Urban Core.

The majority of Americans of African Descent who reside in our local area resides in one of these four districts (7, 8, 9, 10 and one at large member).

According to New York Life numbers, African Americans collectively spent twelve point four BILLION dollars ($12.4 billions) in Duval County in 2013.
Money stays in the African American community six (6) hours; we control less than one percentage point of the City GDP (EST).
The absent of leadership perpetuates these pathologies on the African American communities not corporations or "de white man".

No wonder the community hosts a variety of holistic pathology including, but is not limited to a disproportionate and appalling number of poverty-stricken non-traditional households, double digits unemployment for youth and adult males, catastrophic level school dropout's rate, marginal proactive social and civic participation among the male leadership, collaborations to rebuild the family infrastructure and stability, education empowerment, cooperative economics investment and civic policing of our communities.

Now is the time for new forward thinking compassionate leadership that is grounded to these districts with the courage to stand up for Quality of Life issues, who are committed and open-minded  with proven integrity, accountability and transparency.  The absent of these qualities leads into our present day correlation, more folly and making promises with no plans to deliver.

NEW LEADERSHIP IS REQUIRED NOW, not recycled politicians like Terry Field and Pat Lockett Felder perpetuating the pathologies in their communities for self-gains.  Their betrayal cannot be rewarded with another opportunity to represents ignorance on Jacksonville's City Council. The price is too great for District Eight to bear spiritually, emotionally, mentally, or physically.  We cannot afford anymore self-serving leaders for North Jacksonville.  New leadership requires battle-tested commitment and human capital investing in the area, NO OJT. 

Do your research and 'just say no' to candidates who are hiding behind their family names like, 'Spencer', 'Gaffney', or 'Brown' or popularity candidates like 'Pittman', 'Morgan', and 'Foy'.

Jacksonville's African American community, it's "Time Out" for proven ignorance, classism and cynical representation from the past and present African American leadership. 

I recommend taking a very serious look at these candidates. I know for a fact that we can transform our communities with a cooperative economics plan that is proven.  No more set-aside programs, begging for jobs and perpetuating the increasing pathologies from within our present leadership.

Vote to Elect Leadership that is accountable, transparent and open-minded with integrity and courage to advocate for the interests of their constituents. 

When you find a candidate to give your VOTE, donate to his/her campaign to be sure others are made aware of your Choice for representation.

District 7 – has an up and coming community actionist with a powerful voice, integrity, and is a forward thinker intellect in historic Eastside.  Her name is Niki Brunson.  Niki Brunson is a selected board member of the African American Economic Recovery Think Tank.

District 8 – James Breaker, I endorsed James Breaker as the right person for District Eight because of his community involvement and his economic development plan.  James Breaker is a selected board member of the African American Economic Recovery Think Tank.

District 9 – Second Chance - Glorious Johnson provides a deep understanding of the City Council and can be a mentor to Districts 7, 8, and 10.   Glorious Johnson leadership should be able to unify the other three districts to implement the Comprehensive Cooperative Economic Initiative already in force on Moncrief/Myrtle, be included in the planning stages of New King Road and the completion of the Soutel/Pritchard Corridors CRA's. 

District 10 – I endorsed Reginald Brown for two reasons transparency and open communication. Moving forward, I expect Reginald Brown to "talk less and listen more" to people in his District who can help him succeed.  The money is not the only issue when transforming a community.  It's about economic empowerment leads to high self-esteem, community and business ownership that brings about positive change.

When it comes to District 7, 8, 9 and 10 holistic Quality of Life matters; rebuilding family infrastructure, life and career educational empowerment, healthcare prevention and generational wealth-builders. 

There is a five years plan called the North Jacksonville Comprehensive Community Development Initiative developed from within the community by the numerous members of the AAERTT.     

It's paramount for these district residents to VOTE for their interests and the issues not party politics.  Seek out candidates with proven integrity, compassionate, open-end communication and a proven commitment for change. . 

Stanley "Doc" Scott

Life Support - Strategic Intervention Coaching

Strategic Intervention Coach - Transformational Motivational Speaker

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifesupportforhumanity/

Civil Rights Activist advocating for Education Reform and Economic Development in Underserved Communities

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stanley-Doc-Scott/417685324989803

Founding Member of the African American Economic Recovery Think Tank

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AAERTT/

doc3507@msn.com

PO Box 2672

Jacksonville, Florida 32203

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400605/stanley-scott/2015-03-08/open-letter-north-jacksonville-voters-district-seven

[Cheshire Cat]

Then there is this:  https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=339151749611292&set=vr.339151749611292&type=2&theater

[Cheshire Cat]

More controversy and questions.

At the Supervisor of Elections office today for an Early Voting event, Representative Corrine Brown was in good humor, until I asked her about her voter information document, "Corrine's Quick Picks", a long standing institution for Florida voters that is under increased scrutiny this year.

I asked her about whether they were, as some are saying, "pay to play." The Congresswoman did not shirk the question.

"Corrine's Quick Picks is my choice," she said. "I make it quite clear. You can vote for anyone you want. I pay to print them."

The other big rumor swirling was that Kim Daniels' altercation yesterday was tied into the Quick Picks process somehow. Representative Brown did not want to address that question, preferring instead to discuss the mechanics of voting, such as reminding voters that "you can only vote for one [candidate] per category."

After I broached the question, other reporters followed suit, with one television reporter asking how one gets on the Quick Picks.

"There's a list of ways," Brown related. "You can go to some kind of boot camp" for candidate training, such as those hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus or EMILY's List.

"I can't run a campaign for you," she added.

The Congresswoman took issue with the idea that her endorsing was controversial, given that the Chamber and the Unions offer endorsements. "How am I different? Oh, I know," she said, laughing ruefully.

"I've been doing this for over twenty years. People ask me how I'm voting. I'm so excited that it's a discussion in the community. I've printed 50,000 of them," she said. "It's like the dog track — a cheat sheet."

The Congresswoman had a message to her critics: "you better talk to yourself and what you bring to the table."

Across town, at the same time as the Congresswoman's presser, there was a press conference taking issue with Corrine's Quick Picks.

Kenneth Adkins, representing a group of black pastors, called for the elimination of the Quick Picks and for them no longer to be disseminated at early voting sites and black churches. His take is that the Quick Picks manipulate elections and cause tension within the African-American political community.

For original article click this link  http://floridapolitics.com/archives/11058

[edjax]

Just had a story on AcrionNews 47 about it. Showing two of the candidates arguing it. And pastors telling her to rescind the Quick Picks. Of course then Ms Corrine telling them the pics are just her opinion but she encourages all to vote how they feel. Lol

[sheclown]

asked her about whether they were, as some are saying, "pay to play." The Congresswoman did not shirk the question.

"Corrine's Quick Picks is my choice," she said. "I make it quite clear. You can vote for anyone you want. I pay to print them."

Anyone know how much it costs to get on the quick pick?

[Cheshire Cat]

Depends on who you are.  I have had people tell me she has charged up to $6,000.00 but no one will go on record saying they were approached or paid.  I reached out to a few former and current candidates in an attempt to verify.