Kendrick Meek

forever appreciative

2010-11-03T20:27:35+00:00

I want to take a moment to thank you for your support. With an overflowing heart and an uplifted spirit, I'm forever appreciative that you believed in our campaign and embraced values that we as Floridians hold dear.

Election Day is finally here!

2010-11-02T12:57:34+00:00

We've been through so much together these past months, and I've come to you with a lot of requests. But this final request is the most important one of all: Please, get out and vote!

Polling Locations

2010-11-01T15:31:07+00:00

Find your nearest polling location.

Governor Crist Caught In Biggest Lie Yet

2010-10-31T16:12:11+00:00

In the midst of one of the most bizarre and just plain weird meltdowns in recent political history, Governor Charlie Crist was caught lying about his efforts to contact the White House regarding Kendrick Meek.

The Past 12 Hours

2010-10-29T14:03:23+00:00

President Clinton never asked me to drop out. Since the first day after my primary victory, Crist has been dead set on trying to push me out of this race because he only cares about advancing his own political career.

Kendrick Meek Campaign Statement on Politico Story

2010-10-28T23:27:43+00:00

Kendrick Meek campaign manager Abe Dyk released the following statement regarding the Politico article.

Marco Rubio Said Karl Marx Would Be Pleased With Obama

2010-10-28T14:18:32+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website that highlights extreme, far-right language Rubio used to describe President Obama.

Crist’s New Ad Fails to Mention That Both Crist and Rubio Stood with Sarah Palin

2010-10-27T23:20:38+00:00

Perhaps without irony, Charlie Crist called out Marco Rubio for standing with Sarah Palin in his latest campaign ad. The only problem is that two years ago, Crist stood with the same extreme right-winger as she eyed Florida's beaches to drill beyond.

Exclusive Video about Kendrick from Politic365

2010-10-27T21:49:07+00:00

Politic365 had the opportunity to sit down and interview Kendrick Meek as well as many of his supporters as he vies to become a US Senator.

The 4th Quarter

2010-10-27T20:47:44+00:00

Kendrick Meek shares my values - giving kids a chance for a better future and helping the people who need it the most. That's why I told Kendrick I'd help his campaign however I could.

Marco Rubio Said Tax Cuts For the Wealthy Pay For Themselves, But Last Night Admitted They Don’t

2010-10-27T15:21:23+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website that highlights Rubio last night admitting that giving tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans will increase the national debt after saying the opposite in July.

Just Walking Off Stage

2010-10-27T00:08:03+00:00

I'm just walking off the stage in Orlando after debating Marco Rubio and Charlie Christ for the sixth and final time, and am about to meet with some press. But I wanted to shoot you a quick message first.

Kendrick Meek Wins Final U.S. Senate Debate

2010-10-27T00:04:10+00:00

Abe Dyk, Kendrick Meek's campaign manager, sent out a statement following tonight's WESH/NBC News debate:

NBC Debate Rapid Response

2010-10-26T22:15:53+00:00

Kendrick Meek will debate Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist starting at 7pm on October 26th, 2010.

Marco Rubio And Jim DeMint—An Uncivil Union

2010-10-26T15:33:02+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website that highlights Rubio's admiration for the Tea Party's favorite senator, Jim DeMint.

Must-Read Article

2010-10-25T22:33:20+00:00

The Herald-Tribune writes, "Meek's determination is fueled in part by the community where he came from, a place that has been torn apart by race riots, drug wars and gang violence and where almost anyone who achieves success understands they are defying the odds...He draws strength from his experiences growing up in Liberty City, where perseverance through hard times is a birthright."

Marco Rubio Doesn’t Know If President Obama Is An American Citizen

2010-10-25T22:22:02+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website that highlights Rubio's assertion that he doesn't know if President Obama is a citizen of the United States.

CNN/St. Petersburg Times Debate Rapid Response

2010-10-23T18:28:39+00:00

Press Team's rapid response for Sunday morning's debate in Tampa

Marco Rubio & Sarah Palin: Drill Here, Drill Now

2010-10-23T17:45:02+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website that highlights Rubio's outspoken support for allowing drilling off Florida beaches.

Reality

2010-10-23T15:24:45+00:00

Congress doesn't need any more ideologues or opportunists. And the special interests have enough friends in Washington. The U.S. Senate needs more public servants who will stand up FOR their constituents - public servants like Kendrick Meek.

Kendrick Meek on Florida’s September Unemployment Rate

2010-10-22T19:18:34+00:00

Kendrick Meek, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, today issued the following statement in response to Florida's September unemployment rate of 11.9%.

Rubio’s Plan Would Have Laid Off Firefighters

2010-10-21T14:22:54+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website that highlights Rubio's plan that would have caused layoffs for firefighters.

Rubio Thinks We Should Borrow $700B For Tax Cuts For Millionaires But Won’t Extend Unemployment

2010-10-20T14:24:16+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website that highlights Rubio support for extending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy even though he opposes extending benefits for the unemployed.

Kendrick Meek Wins Leadership Florida / Florida Press Association Debate

2010-10-19T23:59:04+00:00

Today's debate showed a sharp contrast between the only fighter in this race for the middle class - Kendrick Meek - and a Tea Party-backed, right-wing candidate - Marco Rubio.

Leadership Florida Debate Rapid Response

2010-10-19T22:08:49+00:00

Debate tonight at 7pm.

Does Rubio Think We Should Return to the Gold Standard?

2010-10-19T14:15:54+00:00

Continuing to show Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website highlighting Rubio's apparent consideration of returning to the gold standard.

RUBIO’S SOLUTION TO UNEMPLOYMENT? THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS SHOULD TAKE A TWO YEAR BREAK

2010-10-18T14:53:07+00:00

Continuing to show Marco Rubio is just too extreme for Florida, the Kendrick Meek campaign released a new slide to its "Too Extreme for Florida" website highlighting Rubio's belief that the most stimulative thing we could do to solve unemployment is for the President and Congress to take a two year recess.

Kendrick Meek Early Votes In Miami Tomorrow, Takes A Stand For The Middle Class

2010-10-17T20:33:43+00:00

In the afternoon, Kendrick will join Representative Ted Deutch and West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel at an early voting event in Palm Beach County.

Kendrick Meek Starts College Tour As Early Voting Begins This Week

2010-10-17T18:24:15+00:00

Kendrick will be making campaign stops at colleges across the state, including Florida Memorial University, Florida International University, Broward College, University of Florida and Bethune-Cookman University.

Week In Review: Marco Rubio - Too Extreme for Florida

2010-10-16T19:03:07+00:00

From Calling Social Security "Generational Theft" To Supporting English-Only Policies, Marco Rubio Supports Extreme Ideas That Put The Tea Party First And Middle-Class Families Last