Pinellas Dems and Jefferson-Jackson gala?
So the Pinellas County Democratic Party is sending out invites for a Jefferson-Jackson Day Victory Gala 2008 this Saturday at the Hilton Carillon in St. Petersburg. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, State Sen. Dave Aronberg and state party chair Karen Thurman are expected.
Now, Bay Buzz can't confirm this, but we're told the famously fractious Pinellas Democratic Party hasn't been able to actually pull out a full-on Jefferson-Jackson Day celebration in years. So this would be a big deal for the local party.
The reception starts at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. And then there's a party at Luna Lounge.
--Will Van Sant, staff writer
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There are even more elected officials than the Buzz lists. State Senator Charlie Justice will be there, State House Representatives Janet Long, Bill Heller, Rick Kriseman, and more!
There is very little time left to get a ticket. Call the Pinellas Democratic Party HQ at 727-327-2796 if you want to go.
Posted by: Arlin Briley | July 09, 2008 at 07:03 AM
www.chooseben.com
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 07:31 AM
OOOHHHHH...
All the Republicrats are going to the party too...
Can't wait -- vacuous stares from vacuous pols...
ooooohhhhhhh...
Posted by: None of the Above | July 09, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Ben, stop using the blog to promote yourself! Figures since you are so cheap you would do it another way. How much money have you raised for your debut in Sept? Wait until they hear you talk Bw-w-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 08:15 AM
http://www.vote4norm.com
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 08:25 AM
8:15. must be all Dem's ick!
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 08:27 AM
http://www.vote4paul.com
Posted by: big dog | July 09, 2008 at 09:15 AM
... make that:
http://www.vote4paul.net
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Ya'll can use the blog to promote your own website all you want but all 3 of you are going to lose and lose big time.
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Would be nice if they had real Dems. No more Republcrats! Maybe more people would attend.
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Van Sant- We all can't be Republican lemmings.
We can all hope the "real" Republicans have fractured from the right wing zealots though. If so maybe the Repubs will start voting like real Repubs and recognize individual and Constitutional rights. Now THAT would put Democrats in office!
Rock on Pinellas Dems! The MAJORITY PARTY IN PINELLAS!
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 11:28 AM
10:18 is your typical Ill-informed Delusional Indignant Opposition Troll… aka: Idiot!
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 11:29 AM
11:29-
Norm has never even come close to winning one of his races.
Ben cant raise 2 nickels
No one knows who the other guy is.
The Pin Dems might when some races this year but it wont be any of these three bozos or the 3 idiots running against Young
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 11:43 AM
win not when
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 12:03 PM
10:30 only likes "real" Democrats like Ed Helm, Liz McCallum and Norm "Brian fooled me" Roche. Losers all.
Posted by: Victory '08 | July 09, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Victory '08
Where can I find that quote from either Norm or Brian. I need it for something.
Posted by: K | July 09, 2008 at 12:44 PM
You hacks crack me up!
Posted by: Kevin | July 09, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Victory ’08 lope-stuffers hanging out on a local Times blog…. Oh yeah; you minion lope-dopes are on your way to victory alright!
Hahahahahahahaa…
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Is this the George Jefferson/Michael Jackson Gala?
Tickmaster wants to know
Posted by: | July 09, 2008 at 08:47 PM