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40. Though I agree with her on the federal oversight vs state regulation point, it

Tue Jun 10, 2014, 07:42 AM

Jun 2014

was distressing to discover that the same reporter referred to her as a liberal in another article. At least it wasn't capitalized. It is not a good sign when our journalists expose their conservative leanings in their writing. We should demand that they learn the distinction between liberal and neo-liberals.

It's a subscription only article, but here's the comment:

All of this is raising so many questions that even liberals like Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee and congresswoman from Weston, are raising concerns about Amendment 2.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/os-medical-marijuana-beth-kassab-20140609,0,1361419.column

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John Morgan: Debbie Wasserman Schultz should resign as Democratic chair [View all] Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 OP

I can think of several reasons, starting with her endorsement of a repuke over a Democrat in 2010 hobbit709 Jun 2014 #1

she stinks bad elehhhhna Jun 2014 #15

Yes she does. 840high Jun 2014 #30

Yes and it is way past time she was replaced. nt Mojorabbit Jun 2014 #16

She did it back in 2006 also. Fuddnik Jun 2014 #21

It's part of the shifting to the Left..and yes, she stands in the way protecting the precious Center libdem4life Jun 2014 #2

According to the article, she wants to protect the federal government's right to intervene. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #5

I have a couple of comments. Someone explain to me why the federal government rhett o rick Jun 2014 #10

I suspect that the real battle is a turf war. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #13

I agree with you. secondvariety Jun 2014 #22

Laissez-faire. Exactly. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #33

watchdogs maybe, but DonCoquixote Jun 2014 #27

I have no desire to defend her. I just agree that federal oversight is not Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #34

She's equating medical mj to pill mills? RainDog Jun 2014 #37

It seems to be that there may be a reason for her to resign, but not the one he cited. Shrike47 Jun 2014 #3

I'm still waiting onethatcares Jun 2014 #4

Though I agree with her on the federal oversight vs state regulation point, it Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #40

I have several more reasons. madfloridian Jun 2014 #6

What? And John Morgan doesn't have any close ties to Republicans? Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #7

Well, Charlie Crist works for him.... Fuddnik Jun 2014 #24

Crist is a Democrat, more of one than some of the other FL Dems in leadership. madfloridian Jun 2014 #25

I hated him when he was chain gang charlie DonCoquixote Jun 2014 #29

I'm sure Crist will act honorably and remember he's a Democrat, willing to shut out Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #31

Morgan is known for liberal causes overall. madfloridian Jun 2014 #26

You should study up on the political make-up of his law firm. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #32

Yep, that for starters. HooptieWagon Jun 2014 #8

I still remember when she spoke glowingly of "her friend" Ginny Brown-Waite (R) Fuddnik Jun 2014 #23

“Don’t pull that populist stuff with me.” DonCoquixote Jun 2014 #28

wow RainDog Jun 2014 #35

And then there was Dave Lutrin, kicked out so a billionaire Republican could run. madfloridian Jun 2014 #36

I agree. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #9

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2014 #11

Wasn't she also one of the "reasonable" Dems that supported chained CPI? Broward Jun 2014 #12

If she resigns who will take the job nobody wants. CK_John Jun 2014 #14

Howard Dean would never take it tularetom Jun 2014 #18

Thank you! I've been bitching about this for years. Her resignation can't come too soon. ancianita Jun 2014 #17

Actions have consequences RainDog Jun 2014 #19

K&R B Calm Jun 2014 #20

WTF? this is MEDICAL marijuana..... spanone Jun 2014 #38

So? Timez Squarez Jun 2014 #39

She was also as much in the way of Bush impeachment as Pelosi was too... cascadiance Jun 2014 #41