Jim Davis' Weird Dropout

This is a WTF moment. Jim Davis announce through Tampa mayoral candidate Bob Buckhorn that he isn't running for mayor. It seems Davis couldn't be bothered to make the announcement himself.

I wanted to let you know first that Jim Davis has decided he will not run for Mayor. Jim is a good friend, a great public servant and someone who has served this community with distinction and honor. I know all of us wish him well in his future endeavors and I will look to his guidance in the upcoming months.

Did Davis finally realize Buckhorn has been fundraising like mad and he should of gotten into campaign mode a year ago? This is the same Jim Davis that manage to piss off Rod Smith supporters and black voters by voting against paying compensation for wrongfully convicted Freddie Pitts and Wilbert Lee.

Buckhorn is best known for backing the stadium tax and the City of Tampa's six foot rule in strip clubs. The law makes it illegal for dancers and patrons to come within six feet of each other. Mons Venus owner Joe Redner decided to fight every potential arrest of his dancers in court. The law is on the books but is never enforced.

Buckhorn is beatable. I'm sure Buckhorn would rather forget his defate to Brian "Killer Bee" Blair.

Pam Iorio At USF to Speak About Light Rail

Mayor Pam Iorio will be the keynote speaker at the “University Area Transportation Summit.” Jim Davis will also be a speaker. The event will be held at USF and is hosted by Moving Hillsborough Forward. Check out the USF web site for more information.

Where: University of South Florida
Galleria at the University Research Park building,
3720 Spectrum Blvd.

When: Wednesday, July 14,
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

Alan Grayson Event

Congressman Alan Grayson will speak to the Hillsborough County Democrats. Other speakers will be Tampa City Council Member Mary Mulhern and potential Tampa City Mayor candidate Jim Davis. You can get more information on the Facebook page. A $50.00 donation is required.

Join us for an afternoon to honor

CONGRESSMAN ALAN GRAYSON
in Tampa on THIS Saturday, January 16

EVENT TIME & LOCATION:
Saturday, January 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

824 S. Orleans Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606

The Host Committee being formed. Hosts so far include:
Tom & Linda Scarritt
Tampa City Council Member Mary Mulhern
Larry Biddle
Aaron Smith
Congressman Jim Davis
The Hillsborough County Young Democrats
Pat Kemp

Jim Davis Endorses Dan Gelber

Florida Attorney General candidate Dan Gelber has been endorsed by Jim Davis. You may remember Davis as managing to alienate grassroots activists and black voters. The Davis endorsement will carry zero weight.

My take is Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio got Gelber the Davis endorsement. Iorio endorsed Gelber. Iorio is a friend of Davis and has publicly suggested the former Congressman as Tampa's next Mayor.

Endorses are nice but by themselves don't mean much. What Gelber needs is Iorio's and Davis's political resources. It wouldn't hurt if Iorio stumped for Gelber.

Obama Picks Up Another Florida Endorsement

Jim Davis has officially endored Barack Obama.

Jim Davis Against Marriage Amendment

Jim Davis has become an honorary Florida co-chairman for Florida Red and Blue. The group was formed to fight the horrible marriage amendment. This would ban same sex partners from marriage rights. The short answer is it's a new Jim Crow law.

The campaign staff includes progressive star and former Lawton Chiles aide Derek Newton.

Here is theboard and advisory board members.