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He stated that the ] ] ACLU means "Atheists and Criminal Lobbying Union"<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> and said that a proposal for reducing ] was "hate-America stuff" concocted by "a bunch of scientists meeting in Paris who've had too much wine."<ref name=coverstory>{{cite news|url=http://www.southflorida.com/sfe-cl-050907cover,0,6818724.story|title=20 reasons South Florida doesn’t suck|date=], ]|acessdate=2007-06-26}}</ref> Some of his views regarding ] are that ] should be enforced and | ||
and said that a proposal for reducing ] was "hate-America stuff" concocted by "a bunch of scientists meeting in Paris who've had too much wine."<ref name=coverstory>{{cite news|url=http://www.southflorida.com/sfe-cl-050907cover,0,6818724.story|title=20 reasons South Florida doesn’t suck|date=], ]|acessdate=2007-06-26}}</ref> | |||
Some representative comments Naugle made about the '''' are that they should be called ''Rainbow Sentinel'' due to a supposed majority of homosexuals in his staff, or ''Scum-Sentinel'' because according to them they are "an advertising tabloid newsblog" and that he tells people "that the day I take advice from a company that has vagrants selling their products in the middle of the street, we're all in trouble" (alleging to the publication's practice of employing ] as street salesman). | |||
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He says that he does not agree with Democrats on national issues, qualifying himself as very conservative and willing to limit government. Although he supports some forms of gun control, he has a concealed-weapons permit and eventually carries a gun.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> | He says that he does not agree with Democrats on national issues, qualifying himself as very conservative and willing to limit government. Although he supports some forms of gun control, he has a concealed-weapons permit and eventually carries a gun.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> |
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James T. Naugle | |
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40Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 1991 | |
Preceded by | Robert O. Cox |
Personal details | |
Born | Jim Naugle Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Died | Jim Naugle |
Resting place | Jim Naugle |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Carol-Lisa Phillips |
Children | Rachel Elizabeth |
Parent |
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Residence(s) | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Alma mater | Florida Atlantic University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Real estate broker |
Signature | |
Website | http://www.jimnaugle.com |
James T. Naugle (born 1954) is an American real estate broker, currently serving as the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Although a lifelong Democrat, he frequently supports Republican candidates.. Elected for the first time in 1991, Naugle is the longest serving Mayor in the history of Fort Lauderdale, serving for six consecutive terms.
Biography
Early life and career
Jim Naugle was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1954. Son of a paint retailer, he studied in a Lutheran school in his early years. He asserts that his first business experiences were selling fruitcakes for the Cub Scouts and working after school with his father. Naugles said that his first political experience was as campaign manager for Barry Goldwater while studying at Peters Elementary, "cutting elephants and things like that".
His favorite hobby when a teenager was kart racing, having participated in national competitions. He worked as a painter while attending Stranahan High School. When he went to Broward Community College, he completed a real estate course in 1974 and left the painting business he owned.
Naugle obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University, Class of 1975.
Marriage and children
Naugle is married to Carol-Lisa Phillips (born 1963) since 1993and has one daughter, Rachel Elizabeth (born 1998). Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips was appointed to the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves Broward County, in 2003.
Political career
Jim Naugle started in politics as a member of Fort Lauderdale city boards in 1976. Elected city commissioner in 1985, he ran for city mayor and was elected in 1991. He was reelected five times and is in his last term as mayor, since he cannot be reelected.
Political views
Naugle is a registered Democrat since he was 18, but he frequently supports Republican candidates. He co-chaired George W. Bush's presidential campaign in 2000 and Jeb Bush bid for Governor in 1998. In past presidential elections, he supported Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George Bush Sr. and Bob Dole— all Republicans. Qualified as a "renegade democrat" by The Washington Post, he said in 2000 that he votes for the candidate, not just the party.
He stated that the American Civil Liberties Union acronym ACLU means "Atheists and Criminal Lobbying Union" and said that a proposal for reducing greenhouse gases was "hate-America stuff" concocted by "a bunch of scientists meeting in Paris who've had too much wine." Some of his views regarding homosexuals are that sodomy laws should be enforced and
Some representative comments Naugle made about the are that they should be called Rainbow Sentinel due to a supposed majority of homosexuals in his staff, or Scum-Sentinel because according to them they are "an advertising tabloid newsblog" and that he tells people "that the day I take advice from a company that has vagrants selling their products in the middle of the street, we're all in trouble" (alleging to the publication's practice of employing homeless as street salesman). http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2006/04/the_rainbow_sentinel.phpthat the the should be called Rainbow Sentinel, alluding
He says that he does not agree with Democrats on national issues, qualifying himself as very conservative and willing to limit government. Although he supports some forms of gun control, he has a concealed-weapons permit and eventually carries a gun.
External links
Notes
- ^ Bob Norman (October 26, 2000). "Politically Incorrect". New Times. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
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(help) - ^ "Today in Florida Politics". September 18,2006. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
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- ^ http://www.ffvfbroward.org/PDF/Mayor%20Bio.pdf. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
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Preceded byRobert O. Cox | Mayor of Fort Lauderdale 1991-present |
Succeeded byIncumbent |