The Bay County Republican Exec. Committee has passed a resolution against Governor Crist supporting the stimulus in such a public way using some pretty strong language. Here is the text of it. I voted for it and I signed it as Secretary. This won't help our relationship with RPOF, but the Republicans of Bay County, Florida are very unhappy and as their representatives we let the Governor know that is exactly how they feel.

BAY COUNTY (FLA.) REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION 2009-001

ASSERTING THE BAY COUNTY Republican Executive Committee's RESOLUTION AGAINST THE HR1 "SO-CALLED STIMULUS BILL"

WHEREAS all Republican Congressman voted against the Stimulus Bill. and

WHEREAS all but three Republican Senators voted against the Stimulus Bill. and

WHEREAS the Florida Legislative body is, in the majority, conservative Republicans who oppose the Bill. and

WHEREAS the Bay County Republican Executive Committee overwhelmingly rejects the concept and content of this exorbitant spending bill, recognizing it as an unprecedented extension of government control into the lives of us average citizens, and the largest single deficit increase in the history of our Republic, and

WHEREAS the content of the "Stimulus Bill" will enable the Democrats who now control the Legislative and Executive Branches of our Federal Government , to change our Nation from a free-enterprise democracy to a government-controlled socialist society, and to achieve control of many aspects of our daily life without debate or recognition in the normal legislative process,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BAY COUNTY (FLA.) REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN REGULAR SESSION hereby records a strong objection to Governor Crist's actions and speech in supporting President Obama's plans and the "Stimulus Bill" by his appearance with him at the Fort Myers Town Hall, and requests that the Florida Legislature thoroughly examine the terms and conditions of any funds offered to the State as part of the Stimulus Package to be assured that requirements for ongoing funding by the state or further Federal intrusion into the affairs of Florida are not part of the funding package.