Reporters Ejected from Gov. Jeb Bush Speech in Florida

[Newsjock]

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001882991

Florida Republican Party officials on Saturday called security to eject reporters listening to Gov. Jeb Bush speak to several hundred party activists in Tallahassee. Reporters had been trying to listen through an open door.

Five hotel security staffers and a sheriff's deputy led reporters away from where they could hear the governor in the middle of a speech, according to a report by the St. Petersburg Times' political editor, Adam Smith.

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/01/22/State/Bush_touts_his_record.shtml

The Florida Republican Party on Saturday called security to eject reporters listening to Gov. Jeb Bush tout his party's accomplishments in Tallahassee.

The unusual scene - five hotel security staffers and a sheriff's deputy escorting reporters away from where they could hear the governor - occurred in the middle of a speech in which Bush exhorted party activists to spread the word of Republican successes in Florida.

[wake.up.america]

1. I'm sorry, but Jeb sounds as if he has something to hide.

Politics in America has sure become "schmutzig"!

[Imagevision]

28. Jeb Bush something to hide? - actions tell the tale...!

[Cha]

36. jeb bush Always has something

to hide..you can count on it.

Big Scuzbag!

[Wilms]

2. I guess he don't like people eavesdropping. n/t

[aquart]

4. LOL!

And with that, I can go to sleep.

[zann725]

26. So he's learning from his "Bro'....runs in the family. Hatred, exclusion

of the Press. Besides, in a Shrub democracy, WHO needs Free Press...or any Press at all... except Gov't. press.

Just ONCE, I wish one of our MSM anchors would stand up, throw out their "script" and say what that Ukranian anchor "signed" to the screen during last year's fraud election...that it 'was ALL a lie."

[EFerrari]

3. Do you remember a time when people weren't manhandled

for listening to elected officials?

[Judi Lynn]

5. Democrats pay his salary, too.He's not employed to serve only Republicans.

If he had had civilized parents, they would have taught him this, long ago. It's simple dignity, and keeps you from acting like a fat hyena in a suit.

[mirandapriestly]

7. I never noticed before that Jeb looks like he has Fetal Alcohol

Syndrome. The way his eyes are . I know there is a web site that claims Junior does.

[Judi Lynn]

8. That might explain why his mother aged so swiftly and looks so wrecked

and haggard. I wouldn't doubt that one bit. She looked so very much older than her husband when he was the Vice-President. It would also explain why the sons are absolutely unequipped for adult life. They are not disciplined, emotionally.

Thanks for the thought. It sounds plausible, doesn't it?

http://homepage.mac.com/jholbo/nutwork/images/Bush,%20Jeb.jpg

[rodeodance]

12. Look at Jr;s arms/hands --they really do just hang like a chimps.

[SammyWinstonJack]

29. Holy Crap!

It's Beavis and Butthead bush! :rofl:

[Democat]

6. The meaner that Republicans are to the press

The more the press kisses their asses.

[RagingInMiami]

9. Reporters listening to a governor's speech through an open door at a hotel

is far cry from the eavesdropping being committed by the bush administration.

[wakeme2008]

10. Jeb got caught at one of these meeting with his "devious plans"

statement on tape by a reporter in 2002.

Jeb and W are both out of the same mold....

[DoYouEverWonder]

11. Once again Jeb VIOLATES FL Sunshine Laws

All meetings that ELECTED OFFICIALS hold are supposed to be noticed in advance and open to the public. Reporters are part of the 'public'. But of course, Jeb is above the law so obviously this doesn't matter.

[DemonFighterLives]

13. Visions of martial law were dancing in his head

Corrupt evil bastards need to be run out of our government.

[LiberalFighter]

30. I would have to disagree with it being a violation

If it was a meeting to conduct state business or invited to a Florida govt conducted meeting then it would be a violation.

But in this instance it would be legal because it was a political party event. There might be some aspects of the event that would have to be open to the media.

Excerpts of Sunshine Law
The Sunshine Law establishes a basic right of access to most meetings of boards, commissions and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or authorities.

The Sunshine law applies to all discussions or deliberations as well as the formal action taken by a board or commission. The law, in essence, is applicable to any gathering, whether formal or casual, of two or more members of the same board or commission to discuss some matter on which foreseeable action will be taken by the public board or commission. There is no requirement that a quorum be present for a meeting to be covered under the law.

Members of a public board are not prohibited under the Sunshine law from meeting together socially, provided that matters which may come before the board are not discussed at such gatherings.

[DoYouEverWonder]

31. It depends on how you define state business

but most elected officials and board members (which I have served on a few of these boards) will err of the side or openness in order to avoid even the appearance of being in violation. Even if it is a party meeting, it still is supposed to be open to the public.

[babylonsister]

14. Ah, sweet land of liberty exhibited once again. nt

[nicknameless]

15. Freedom of the Press??????????

Further shredding of the Constitution.

[wordpix2]

16. I wonder what GOP successes in Fla. Jeb was speaking about: the stealing

of the presidency in 2000, maybe?

[C_U_L8R]

17. I know the comparison is frowned upon....

but isn't that exactly what Nazis would do ????

Or communists? Or any totalitarian for that matter.
Perhaps Jeb is just more Idi Amin than Pol Pot.

[babylonsister]

22. Not frowning here, but in total agreement. nt

[Coexist]

18. Yes, by all means, Conservatives, be yourselves...

<snip>
"We wanted to be able to have a private meeting where folks were not worried about being on the record," said executive director Andy Palmer"

... Of course sir, you are sick and tired of having to lie and pretend you like minorities and poor people and the infirm. How much nicer to let your hair down and be yourselves.

[Cocoa]

19. Jeb's apology is hilarious

from the SP Times story: "I apologize for that if I'm indirectly responsible, which I'm not,"

:rofl:

[nicknameless]

21. So we can comfortably conclude that he was DIRECTLY responsible.

[robbedvoter]

24. "If the federal government did anything wrong, then I am responsible

That would be big brother on katrina. And let's not forget Big brother asked if he ever made an error:
"You know, I just -- I'm sure

something will pop into my head here in the midst of this press

conference, with all the pressure of trying to come up with an

answer, but it hadn't yet."

[Libby2]

35. Sounds like his asshole brother

can't own up to anything.

[seafan]

20. Posted yesterday. Here is more info.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=211212&mesg_id=211212

[robbedvoter]

23. More devious plans, jebbie?

[moondust]

34. Top Secret.

Something about machines and November and precincts. :shrug:

[yknot]

25. Beyond irony; Republican "accomplishments" have been good for florida

that's why they want to discuss them IN SECRET!

[Imagevision]

27. If you don't support repugs you don't get in - like his brother

[SoCalDem]

32. Jebbie the Secret Governor....come on photoshoppers

Secrecy at any cost

Jebbie, the Secret Governor.

[louis-t]

33. Jebbie also complained that the 'librul media' doesn't cover him

and then locks them out. Idiot.