Doctors and Politics
"Over 16 years -- who suffers? Well, the everyday, working class folks of District 23 suffer. I'd like to remove the entire impeachment box from that district and let folks participate in the American dream process and move us forward into the future," Thorpe said.
The magazine panned Hastings for "race-baiting," concluding that these tactics might be dead in Florida if Hastings weren't around to keep them alive. In that race, the magazine sided with political newcomer Republican Marion Thorpe Jr.
A minute with Marion Thorpe U.S. House District 23 candidate
"But Rep. Hastings played fast-and-loose with other rules. He listed his voting address as a house within the district that he hasn't owned in four years. So he can improperly vote for himself." Palm Beach Post Editorial (10-1-01)
Does anybody care if Alcee Hastings lives in District 21 yet votes in District 23? Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. www.marionthorpe.com HealAmericaWithThorpe.com
The Palm Beach Post has very accurately stated the Florida residency requirements that must be established prior to service in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Board of Directors of the political arm of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has voted to endorse Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. for the office of United States Representative of Florida's 23rd Congressional District.
By order of Presidential proclamation, the White House officially recognizes September 7, 2008 through September 13, 2008 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week. As the son of HBCU President and Chancellor, the late Dr. Marion D.
To say the least, the 2008 election cycle is a far cry from normal. We have the option of selecting a President who is part African and part American (which is not to be confused with this Nation's notion of a modern day African-American).
Bi-Partisan Group of Congressional Candidates Make The Straniere Pledge: The Straniere Pledge is to hire at least one-third of his congressional staff from the ranks of American's wounded military veterans or members of their immediate families
"We all know that Congress needs healing. It seems like Dr. Thorpe, a medical doctor and Chief Medical Officer of the Agency for Health Care Administration, may be the one to bring such healing to Congress and to a district that has been neglected in many ways for years."
Dr. Thorpe's election would also have national ramifications. He has excellent common sense solutions to affordable healthcare without nationalizing it. Like West, he's a free market republican with real solutions that benefit the middle class.
Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., MD MPH has officially qualified as the Republican nominee for Florida's 23rd U.S. Congressional District; thus, ensuring Dr. Thorpe's place on the November 4, 2008 election ballot.
Modern Health Care in the United States remains a global beacon of timely and effective Medical intervention for acute and chronic diseases. Though certain politicians and media outlets may paint a complete doom and gloom outlook for U.S.
Florida's 23rd U.S. Congressional District is experiencing a "code-red" crisis. During every American crisis that has occurred since the inception of our Great Nation, the citizens of our communities have come forward with Ideas and Solutions.
I was born in the south, I was raised in the south, I was educated in the south, my family is from the south, and to this day I am a southern gentleman who is proud to be a Floridian.
Well folks, it was bound to happen at some point in my campaign for the U.S. Congressional District 23 (CD 23) seat in Florida. It seems I have been labeled a ("dreaded") Black Republican.
Biggest Spenders Coming in last were Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Representative Alcee Hastings (D-FL). Senator Akaka voted with taxpayers only 3 percent of the time. Representative Hastings scored an all-time record low by voting for taxpayers only 1 percent of the time.
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. addresses issues in U.S. Congressional District 23 (Florida). Topics of discussion include an analogous description of CD 23 and computers, as well as the need for multi-payor Health Care systems.
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate in Florida's 23rd District, names 3 talented members to campaign team. Each Team Thorpe member is a longtime resident of U.S. Congressional District 23 (CD 23) in the State of Florida.
The Black Church remains the cornerstone of the community because of its untiring commitment to serve as a beacon and unifying force amongst all people.
"I am honored and thankful to have John Crabtree and Davon Gray working for my campaign," said Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr.
The support of Clinton by the Florida members of Congress hasn't gone over well with some of their constituents, especially since the Jan. 29 primary, when Obama won the Hastings and Meek districts even as Clinton was winning the state and the overall vote in South Florida.
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, Warns GOP that insensitive and/or careless actions may very well lead to heavy losses on November 4, 2008.
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