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Scott gets zinged for writing letters praising himself

Trying to counter some of the worst approval ratings in Florida history , Gov. Rick Scott’s campaign has taken to writing letters praising him for his supporters to send to newspaper editors.

On his campaign website, Scott has a pre-written letter that can be sent to newspapers to celebrate his work as governor.

“While politicians usually disappoint us and rarely keep their promises, Rick is refreshing because he’s keeping his word,” the letter states.

It is a particularly interesting tactic given that Scott himself told reporters in January that he doesn’t read newspapers and has refused to meet with any editorial boards during his campaign for governor.

The letter have become fodder for late-night comedians, like Stephen Colbert. On The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, Colbert praises Scott for having the courage to write a letter praising his courage, and posts his own letter in support of the governor that can be sent to newspaper editors.

Here’s Scott’s full pre-written letter:

Dear Editor,

When Rick Scott ran for Governor he promised to create jobs and turn our economy around. I voted for Rick because he’s always been a businessman, not a politician. While politicians usually disappoint us and rarely keep their promises, Rick is refreshing because he’s keeping his word. His policies are helping to attract businesses to our state and get people back to work. Some of the special interests are attacking the Governor for making tough decisions, showing leadership, and doing what he told us he would do. Rick Scott deserves our unwavering and enthusiastic support. How can we expect to elect leaders who will keep their word and do what’s right for our state if we don’t stand up for those with the courage to set priorities, make difficult choices, and actually deliver on their promises made?

Scott has to write his own letter, no one else would lie for him. I don’t know why anyone who voted for him is surprised by the way he is doing. He said that he would run this state just like he ran his company and he is. His company ripped of Medicare and Medicaid for billions while he made a profit. Well, now he is destroying the middle class, the elderly, the poor and the children. He doesn’t not care what happens to the majority of Floridians. And now he has a secret meeting with the Koch Brothers, who are probably telling him to do away with the minimum wage. Call your reps and ask them to vote to allow us the right to recall politicians at the state level.

Grove's Thelma Gibson honored with award ... - Community Newspapers

Longtime community activist and Coconut Grove Arts Festival board member Thelma Gibson was presented with the Helen Miller “I Am Blessed” Award during the recent Dade Days celebration in Tallahassee. Ms. Gibson is a native Miamian and the widow of the late Rev. Canon Theodore Roosevelt Gibson.

The award, which recognizes individuals for their exemplary public and community service, bears the name of Helen Miller, the first African-American female mayor in Florida. In the late 1970s, Ms. Miller began a 20-year career of political serve to the citizens of Miami-Dade County and the City of Opa-Locka.

For more than 50 years, Ms. Gibson has been a trailblazer in education, mental and physical health, community and professional leadership, volunteerism and service to her church, community and family. In August 1997, she was appointed as interim city commissioner and served on the City of Miami Commission through November 1997.

Ms. Gibson is president emeritus of the Theodore Roosevelt Gibson Memorial Fund Inc., founder of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Dade County, board member on “GUTS” (Grovites United to Survive), “BIDCO” (Black Investors of Dade County), United Home Care Services, Women’s Guild University of Miami, a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Charter Member Nu Chapter Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. (National Nursing Society).

She attended Coconut Grove Training School for Colored Elementary School, Coconut Grove Junior High School, and George Washington Carver High School, from which she graduated in February 1944. After graduation, Ms. Gibson attended Saint Agnes School of Nursing at Saint Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC and graduated in August 1947, as a registered nurse with a specialty in operating room techniques.

She then returned home with hopes of working at Jackson Memorial Hospital in the operating room where she had been approved for a position. However, upon realizing that she was of color, the alternative was to work on the “Colored” wards. Her professional nursing career spanned 30 years.

Ms. Gibson has received many honors, awards, recognitions, and certificates. She counts her membership as a founder at the Jewish Home for the Aged, among one of the highest, as this honor resulted from the generosity of Judge Irving and Mrs. Hazel Cypen.

Additional honors include: the Silver Medallion awarded by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), Jewish Home and Hospital Women’s Auxiliary Sacred Heart Award, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Drum Major for Justice Award, Jackson Memorial Hospital Image Committee Award, Community Service Award by the Florida International Press Club and the Concerned Citizens Award from the Health Foundation of South Florida.

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