Tag Archives: Bill Posey

The Washington Post reports: On Friday, Rep. Bill Posey became the latest member of Congress to announce his retirement plans unexpectedly in a way that benefited an ally and prevented voters from having as much of an electoral choice as they otherwise would have. Call it the filing-deadline two-step — an undemocratic dance if there ever was one. Posey qualified …

Orlando’s ABC affiliate reports: U.S. Rep. Bill Posey announced Friday night that he is retiring after 16 years in Congress. The 76-year-old has held the seat for Florida’s 8th congressional district since 2008. Posey told Channel 9 that he is leaving Congress because of “circumstances beyond my control.” He has endorsed former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos — a fellow …

Mediaite reports: A House Republican ended his floor speech Thursday by using a euphemism widely understood to mean “Fuck Joe Biden.” “People are understandably frustrated,” said Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL), in comments trashing the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. “Actually, they’re very angry. And they’re not going to sit back and take it much longer.” Indeed, Posey’s anger manifested itself with …

Politico reports that the first Congressional bill requiring that presidential candidates provide their original birth certificates has been filed by Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL). “Opponents of President Obama are raising the birth certificate issue as a means of questioning his eligibility to serve as president,” Posey said in a statement. “This bill, by simply requiring such documentation for future candidates …