What I Like About Sandy Murman
What I like About Sandy Murman
by Johnnie ByrdWith a nickname like ‘the Murmanator’ you’d expect high energy, and that’s what you get with Sandy Murman.
When we served together in the State House, I used to kid Murman that whenever I had an idea for a great bill - she had already filed it. Just take a look at Sandy’s profile page while she served in the Florida House. You can see that no mere mortal could keep up with Sandy Murman for legislative and community service, not to mention endless accolades from every known constituent support group.
I like Murman’s platform. It’s conservative and straightforward; it’s solid and measurable. She wants a performance based budget and 5% less taxes. On the economic development front Sandy knows that most new jobs in any community come from growth of existing small businesses, and she will require that economic development programs are accountable, not millstones around the neck of taxpayers and their children and grandchildren (that would be a first).
But, knowing Sandy as I do, there is something more profound going on with her these days. What do I think? Sandy has finally realized that the silk stocking crowd is out of touch with the people she wants to represent.
Yes, Sandy is more conservative today than ever, and I am proud of her for it. She’s come a long way from being the moderate darling of the Tampa Tribune and the Davis Island crowd. Sometimes it is a wake up call when the Trib dumps you like last years prom date and the in-crowd has move on to a newer, younger, stronger golden boy. It hurts, but it awakens. Now we’ll see the real Sandy Murman.
How do I know that Sandy believes in the fundamental righteousness of conservative, free market philosophy? Because, she was there when I brought in the big name free market economic gurus, like Stephen Moore and Arthur Laffer, to address our Republican caucus meetings. And, for those of you who wonder about her stands on social issues, there’s never been a doubt that Sandy is a social conservative. She was our ‘go to’ member when a pro-life bill needed to be moved through the Florida House. (I’m sorry Sandy, the silk stocking crowd may not have heard this.)
This time Sandy knows that the ‘folks’ count - Yes, the ‘folks’ that don’t read the Trib and have never been on a host committee for a ritzy downtown fundraiser. But, Sandy knows that the folks have the final say on just who THEY want to lead.
Sandy’s become a ‘believer’ and that’s what I like about Sandy Murman.
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Tampa Tribune Lipstick
As the downtown Tampa ruling class continues its push for a massive tax increase on Hillsborough’s ‘great unwashed’, the Tampa Tribune dutifully endorsed all of the pro-tax county commission candidates it could this week.
As a preface to their high praise for Republicans who dared to support taxes, the editors lamented that, “Although only one in three voters registered in the county is a Republican, the party is positioned to wield disproportionate power, giving the primary extraordinary importance.” Let me read between the lines. This is what the Trib means: “Why on earth are lots of Democrats voting Republican or just not voting? Man, it’s just not fair! Just think of the People’s Republic of Hillsborough we could create with a few good liberal Democrats on the commission. Well, we will have to settle for a few tax and spend Republicans instead.”
After pouring praise on Commissioner Sharpe for being a ‘natural leader’ (I wonder if he would have received the ‘natural leader’ award if he had voted against the tax?), the editors crank up the doublespeak apparatus with this curious observation, “While a proven fiscal conservative, Sharpe broke ranks with some Republicans to support giving county voters a chance in November to increase the sales tax.” I’ll interpret. Sharp is not really a strong fiscal conservative, but if you are gullible enough to believe it when the Trib says it, the joke’s on you.
If you need more study on the definition of “fiscal conservative”, then my condolences, but here’s the wiki definition:
Or, you might just take a look at the real fiscal conservative in the race... Read More...
As a preface to their high praise for Republicans who dared to support taxes, the editors lamented that, “Although only one in three voters registered in the county is a Republican, the party is positioned to wield disproportionate power, giving the primary extraordinary importance.” Let me read between the lines. This is what the Trib means: “Why on earth are lots of Democrats voting Republican or just not voting? Man, it’s just not fair! Just think of the People’s Republic of Hillsborough we could create with a few good liberal Democrats on the commission. Well, we will have to settle for a few tax and spend Republicans instead.”
After pouring praise on Commissioner Sharpe for being a ‘natural leader’ (I wonder if he would have received the ‘natural leader’ award if he had voted against the tax?), the editors crank up the doublespeak apparatus with this curious observation, “While a proven fiscal conservative, Sharpe broke ranks with some Republicans to support giving county voters a chance in November to increase the sales tax.” I’ll interpret. Sharp is not really a strong fiscal conservative, but if you are gullible enough to believe it when the Trib says it, the joke’s on you.
If you need more study on the definition of “fiscal conservative”, then my condolences, but here’s the wiki definition:
“Fiscal conservatives often consider reduction of overall government spending and national debt as well as ensuring balanced budget of paramount importance. Free trade, deregulation of the economy, lower taxes, and other classical liberal policies are also often affiliated with fiscal conservatism.”
Or, you might just take a look at the real fiscal conservative in the race... Read More...
