Press Release
13 Press Release Found
Raul Martinez Calls For U.S. Government Response to Hurricane Gustav in Cuba and Greater Antilles
Posted: Aug 31, 2008
Hialeah, FL -- Hon. Raul Martinez is calling on the United States Government and the U.S. Interests Section to offer the Cuban Government and other governments of the Greater Antilles immediate humanitarian assistance of emergency supplies, including blankets, water bottles, first aid kits, plastic sheeting, etc. to those affected by Hurricane Gustav
New FL-21 Survey USA Poll: Martinez Takes the Lead
Posted: Aug 28, 2008
Hialeah, FL – According to an independent poll released today by nationally recognized, non-partisan research firm Survey USA, conducted for Roll Call, one of the preeminent newspapers on Capitol Hill, former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez has taken the lead in the race for Florida’s 21st Congressional District.
DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen to Recognize Mayor Martinez on Stage at the Democratic Convention in 6 PM (ET) Hour
Posted: Aug 26, 2008
Diaz-Balart Press Conference Should Be Renamed "Failed Policies 08"
Posted: Aug 26, 2008
Hialeah, FL – Rather than go to work in his district, Lincoln Diaz-Balart chose to stand outside the Democratic Convention for the second day in a row today to hold a press conference attacking the Democratic nominee for President in an attempt to defend George Bush’s failed economic policies that he has continuously rubberstamped.
Lincoln Diaz-Balart is Afraid to Debate Mayor Martinez on TV
Posted: Aug 25, 2008
Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, has accepted seven formal invitations to debate, at least three of which will be televised. His opponent, Lincoln Diaz-Balart has still not accepted any televised debates
Martinez in Denver to Advocate Change, Diaz-Balart in Denver to Play Political Games
Posted: Aug 22, 2008
Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, is in Denver today to kick off the Democratic Convention and advocate an agenda for change that will bring real solutions to the hard-working people of South Florida. Mayor Martinez will be fighting for solutions that will bring healthcare to every American, end our dependence on foreign oil, and get us out of Iraq.
FL-21: Does Lincoln Need President Bushs Permission for a Televised Denver Debate?
Posted: Aug 22, 2008
Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, challenged Lincoln Diaz-Balart to a televised Denver Debate yesterday, but rather than answering the challenge, Diaz-Balart chose to hide behind his campaign staff who said he only plans to be in Denver for a day.
FL-21: Martinez & Diaz-Balart Going to Denver, Let's Debate
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, was pleased to read in today’s Wall Street Journal that his opponent Lincoln Diaz-Balart will be joining him in Denver for the Democratic Convention.
FL-21: Martinez Accepts 5 Debates, Diaz-Balart 0
Posted: Aug 19, 2008
Hialeah, FL – Lincoln Diaz-Balart has still not agreed to debate former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez in the race to represent Florida’s 21st congressional district. Mayor Martinez has accepted invitations to the following five debates and Lincoln Diaz-Balart has accepted none.
FL-21: GOP Registration Drops Below 40% for the First Time
Posted: Aug 13, 2008
Hialeah, FL – According to new voter registration in Florida Congressional District 21 released by the Florida Division of Elections, Republican Party registration has dropped below 40% of total registered voters for the first time since the district was created. The district is separated by 4.66% in party registration, a drastic change from the 9% difference in party registration last election.
Diaz-Balart Should Investigate Campaign Contributions from Tainted McCain Bundler
Posted: Aug 11, 2008
Hialeah, FL(Immediate Release) – Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart has accepted $18,400 from South Florida fund-raiser Harry Sargeant, who has come under increasing scrutiny as of late for collecting $50,000 in tainted campaign contributions for Republican presidential candidate John McCain
Diaz-Balart Silent on Debate with Mayor Martinez
Posted: Aug 05, 2008
Hialeah, FL(Immediate Release) –Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart has not yet agreed to debate former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez in the race to represent Florida’s 21st congressional district. Both candidates were sent an invitation by Univision on July 23, and Mayor Martinez promptly agreed to the October 1 debate
National Media Declares: "YouTube Ruins Another Life" in FL - 21 Congressional
Posted: Aug 01, 2008
Hialeah, FL(Immediate Release)
National publication the Hotline declared yesterday YouTube ruins
another life after the Sun-Sentinel reported that Congressman
Lincoln Diaz-Balart was caught posting a video on his campaign
website shot in his federal office, a serious violation of House
Ethics Rules
