Political Perspectives with the Democratic Party of Lee County

As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian approaches, people in Lee County are looking back at the storm and its aftermath. Chair of the Democratic Party of Lee County, Kari Lerner, discusses the event with Kathy Chumley of Pine Island ROAR. Pine Island was particularly hard hit during Hurricane Ian where people are still struggling with insurance companies and getting their lives back on track, including many people leaving the area altogether. 

Filmed live from outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Host and Chair of the Democratic Party of Lee County, Kari Lerner, reflects on 22 years after September 11th. She notes that it's patriotic to serve your country, and that includes voting and running for office. However, the Congressional Representative from Southwest Florida, Byron Donalds, is too busy serving himself. We remember the heroes of 9/11 and we keep fighting for America. 

Chair Kari Lerner of the Democratic Party of Lee County reflects on the meaning of liberty and justice for all. She notes that it is built on the principles of equality and inclusion. Chair Lerner then reflects on the recent events in Fort Myers celebrating Women's Equality Day and the anniversary of the March on Washington. 

Chair Kari Lerner reflects on the anniversary of the March on Washington and Women's Equality Day. Local events in Fort Myers gathered people to commemorate the days and reinvigorate the fight for equality. Much has been accomplished and there is still work to do, especially in Florida where attacking diversity and inclusion is part of far-right politics.

Chair of the Lee County Democratic Party, Kari Lerner, takes a look at the record of Congressman Byron Donalds, who is supposed to serve the county. She points out his failed Hurricane Ian response and puzzling focus on nuclear energy. Chair Lerner asks if he is using Southwest Florida as a stepping stone. 

So many people across Florida are struggling to pay their insurance if their insurance company hasn't dropped them already. Republicans in the state legislature passed making it harder to sue insurance companies if they bilk you. Recent comments from State Senator Jonathan Martin highlight the callous attitude many Republican legislators have towards those caught in the insurance crush. Hear more about the insurance crisis in Florida and what needs to be done about it from Chair of the Democratic Party of Lee County, Kari Lerner. 

Chair of the Democratic Party of Lee County, Kari Lerner, and special guest, Dr. Cindy Banyai, talk about the importance of vote by mail. They discuss how Republicans in the Florida legislature have passed laws booting voters from vote by mail as a voter suppression tactic. The importance of having a voting plan and researching candidates when the ballot is sent to your home is also emphasized.

A thriving democracy needs all sorts of people to run for office. Have you ever thought of running? Check out this video to see who should run for office in Florida and how. In Lee County, Florida? Click here to see the seats up for election in 2024.

As the 2024 election gets closer, everyone should be registering for vote by mail. It is an easy way to make sure you have flexibility in your plan to vote. Listen to this episode of Political Perspectives to hear more about why vote by mail is important and how you can sign up for yours. This is a must listen for all Florida Democrats! Lee County voters sign-up here. Everyone else can find their voter registration information here.