The Boca Surge: Watch Out For The Debate!

West Boca has another reason to be angry at Obama and Romney.
With the presidential debate in Boca coming up fast, we are hearing of crowding and traffic issues in Central Boca.
There may be serious traffic issues, especially on Military Trail between Glades and Yamato. Potomac may also be limited or closed at times.
Earlier today we heard that the Marriott at Town Center is chock full of media types and more. Restaurant reservations may be difficult. It’s like snowbird season only worse, but concentrated in that area. We tried to reserve a table at Rocco’s Tacos over 24 hours in advance and they were booked solid.
West Boca (i.e. west of the Turnpike) is far enough to be mostly unaffected. But Central Boca, as far west as Jog/Powerline may see some problems. And East Boca will probably have some extra fat cats.
All this for two guys to duck questions for a couple hours.

The 2012 West Boca Ballot

West Boca residents, this is what your ballot will probably look like:

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That’s the front of page A. There are 3 double sided pages. The rest are constitutional amendments, which we will address in the future.
We figure the presidential race has been well covered, so starting with US Senate:

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Connie Mack is the Republican. He’s cast quite a few votes against the party establishment showing he’s more independent than most. Democrat Bill Nelson is pretty much in the left-middle of his party.
Next is our congressional seat and the State Attorney race.

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Incumbent Democrat Congressman Ted Deutch seems quite proud of his plan to boost Social Security through a massive tax increase on the upper middle class. Challenger Cesar Henao, an Independent, carries himself well and has some good ideas. Henao seems to be a long shot but you never know.
We have already endorsed Dina Keever for State Attorney. Gershman is the clear second choice. Aronberg is a walking ethics violation.
Next the two state legislature races:

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Republicans Peterson and O’Hara have impressed us in the past. They have little or no experience in office (which some might consider a good thing). Democrats Abruzzo and Rader have both held state office and tout the same plan to collect sales taxes from consumers buying from Amazon and other websites.
Next is County Commission and the judicial retention.

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I’m hopelessly biased because Paul Tocker has been a friend for about 10 years. He’s a great guy but he’s got long odds. I haven’t seen Berger yet so all I know is she worked for Burt Aaronson.
Judicial retention is a hot issue for insiders but I’m not sure how much the voters care. The Democrats are concerned that a No vote would let Gov. Scott appoint three new justices. I read the decisions people complain about and I didn’t agree with them but neither did I think they were so bad as to require a No vote. I haven’t made up my mind yet.
Last, a couple more judge retention votes and the soil and water conservation district. We’ve heard nothing about these but will try to report on them before the election.

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West Boca Chamber: Debate Watching Party on October 22

From the West Boca Chamber:
Free event – Debate watching party at the Backstreet Grille (a sports bar) in the little plaza at the corner of Yamato and Lakeridge. Map:

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Party starts at 7:30 pm and will run late. Food and beverages are half off. Hopefully the low-cost lubrication will smooth things over, rather than exacerbate partisan rivalries.