He can't get us any Federal Funds for a new Bridge, but he can cross it to get our Money.

OldMarcoMan, show up, meet Mack and share with him your concerns. I'm sure he is well-aware of the Marco bridge issue and will address that. Councilor Popoff should be commended for getting this calibre of political clout to our island. We can scream and holler all we want but decisions like the bridge are made at the highest levels not in local town hall meetings which are essentially just gripe sessions for the vocal minority.

If you want to get results then go to the top. At least one councilor understands that!

It is way past the time that gestures are made for little Connie to further his political career. He has been caught with his hand in the cookie jar at the taxpayers expense. Mack's antics are so shallow and devious that since his becoming a congressman (Lord knows how that happened) the only momentum this kid has are the corporations that have a vested interest in him being where he is.Florida wake up..this kid has to go.

(Prior to being elected to Congress, he was a business executive with Fort Myers-based LTP Management before becoming an independent business and marketing consultant.)

Boy how words can put scent on a weed. This kid was on the board of Hooters for God's sake. It's the only job he held and he never showed up for that one. Seriously all jabbing aside. Connie Mack is marketing a name, not a mission, other than to exploit the American Taxpayer and keep old alliances in check. He cant even do a bad job without getting caught. Ted Stevens, Don Young and now Connie Mack..It is what it is Florida, dont give this kid any encouragement.

(This is an issue that will need to be decided on a state and local level ... Generally the Congressman opposes imposing tolls on bridges and roadways,” said Mack’s spokesman Jeff Cohen.)

What is this a joke Jeff? Do you think if you say it enough times, you can make it go away? For Gods sake, your boy Connie colluded to have an interchange built at the urging of Young, who was sent by Stevens. It was going to do two things: Slow the corridor down and suck monies from the same people who voted him in, and two diverge monies to a developer who was in cahoots with Young and Stevens. "opposes" what a word Jeff! I bet the rest of us would like to have our own toll booths, maybe we could quit clipping those coupons for groceries. Your blowing smoke Cohen, and its flying back in your face.

The comment about "showing up and expressing your concerns"...Connie will "yes" you to death, thats what he does, smile,look you straight in the eye and act genuinely concerned and nod his head. Then he will pass out business cards with his "people's" phone numbers on it.You get the feeling he is truly interested in your issues, but he isnt. He's interested in Contributions, thats it. Thats as far as "your concerns will get you". Then his people will usher him out due to a previous commitment. "Watch" you can bank on it.

(So far, Mack has raised far more contributions for his re-election than any of his challengers, according to the latest federal campaign reports.

The congressman raised $163,553 in the second fund-raising period, which began April 1 and ended June 30. That brings his total to nearly $1.1 million for the entire election cycle.)

Now this is something worth really looking at:
If you check what has to be reported, you will see his contributions come from the very corporations that literally Poison our state. Contribute to Red Tide and or connected to any earmarks he tries to push up the backsides of the taxpayer. US Sugar, all the fertilizer companies, and Foamex, the largest pollutor in the state of which his daddy sits on the board of the attorneys firm that represents these companies.. Follow the contributions: there is no way this kid will bite the hands that feeds him, and killing our state at the same time..

Try asking the boy about this new revelation to the people of Florida????

Members of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
U.S. House of Representatives
110th Congress

Connie Mack-Florida

Associated Press:
MIAMI - A new survey ranks Florida's highways 41st in the nation.

The 17th Annual Highway Performance report from the Reason Foundation looked at traffic congestion, fatalities and pavement condition, among other factors.

The survey did give the state high marks for highways in rural areas, but it wasn't enough to overcome its low rankings for funding to keep up Florida's more than 12,000 miles of highway.

North Dakota and South Carolina roads rated highest in the overall rankings from the libertarian think tank. New Jersey's were the lowest.

Barron Collier, one of Connie's largest contributors, he has sent over 15 contributions in various family member and corp names: I would say this company uses a boatload of fertilizer, wouldnt you????

Barron Collier Company’s agricultural industries include vegetable farming, packing and marketing, citrus production, land leasing, cattle ranching and mechanical citrus harvesting. Its operations are divided into three divisions: Silver Strand Farms, Silver Strand Groves and the Immokalee Ranch Partnership. BCC’s Silver Strand Division operates from its offices in Immokalee, Florida.

Oil was discovered on company land in 1942 by the Humble Oil and Refining Company, today known as Exxon. Crude oil production commenced in 1943 and continues today. Barron Collier Company is a partner, along with Collier Enterprises, in Collier Resources Company, which manages these substantial mineral holdings.
Since 1990, Collier Resources has identified several potential new oil fields in Southwest Florida and is currently active in furthering exploration of Collier’s 840,000 acres of mineral assets. The company also monitors oil production and development operations in the three producing oil fields and the activities of oil operations in the region. A total of 54 million barrels of oil have been extracted to date.
Yea I would say the fix is in when it comes to offshore drilling?????

In the article "The buying of a President"

J.G.Fogg is mentioned many times in relation to influencing candidates. He is the second highest contributor to Mack. This companies participation in some very shady lobbying situations, are legendary....

Senator Connie Mack is a senior policy advisor in King & Spalding's Government Advocacy and Public Policy Practice Group. Senator Mack works with the firm's clients to develop and implement strategies to successfully achieve their legislative policy goals.
King & Spalding currently represents more than 250 public companies, including half of the Fortune 100. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries.
Here are their clients:
The Dow Chemical Company,Exxon Mobil Corporation,and a long list of other movers and shakers..

Assistance to Recipients in Florida 14 (Connie Mack IV)
(FY 2007) Your Federal tax dollars
Federal dollars: $15,899,378,901

http://www.fedspending.org/faads/faad...
You gotta see the spending...if you dig pretty good, you will notice much of it is "unrestricted funding" that means pensions, retirement funds etc.. but one is listed under the guise of Canker Research, but none of the funding is designated for that...kinda like his RED TIDE funding he wants???This is truly a bad joke...he has large private clubs getting millions in "small business grants and loans" I told you all he is,is a loan shark.

Ah, yes!! Here comes Connie. BOHICA!!!
Bend Over Here It Comes Again !!!

Does this guy even live in Florida? He is always pictured with his wife, the former Mary Bono at their place in California.

Best place to find Connie is the "Capitol Grill" in Washington...dont forget its your dime he flys on...Jeez you would think the boy could find a wife geographically more desirable..