Unless something of great interest happens, this will be my final entry. There is no more value to offer information (at least that I can think of) on the happenings of Chauncey Solinger. He arrived, he played dirty, and he lost. If I had any part in that at all, then so be it.
Speculation was there about who I supported in the race, whether or not I was an alias of one candidate or another.
Well, the truth of it is that I am not Rodrigues or Grant. I started following the race early, and noticed Solinger's tactics from the get go. As things got worse, I started to respond.
So who did I support? While I believe that Rodrigues will be fine, I personally think that the best candidate lost. In spite of some people being uncomfortable (myself included) with the issue of "carpetbagging" I supported Mike Grant.
The race for District 76 was interesting and hard fought, with a little bit of mud slinging for good measure. Let's hope the animosity can be put to rest.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Chauncey Solinger is NOT the Frontrunner!!! Turn out the Lights the Campaign is OVER!!!
What is the expression, a picture is worth a thousand words. Well...
Looks like the self-proclaimed "Front Runner" got doubled up by Rodrigues!! I could link all the various blogs and posts, and I might in the future if I feel like it, but at this point it may seem like running up the score. Rodrigues just had a homecoming game.
The lesson here is that dirty campaign tactics, name calling, and lies do not win elections. Solinger got exactly what he deserved based on the way he conducted himself. From the outset all he did was take potshots, and it got worse from there. He tried to create an image of domination via the Internet, and it failed miserably. Solinger should be completely ashamed of himself for what he wrote and did during this campaign. The blogs and lies were over the top.
At the end of the day, he is left with a smaller bank account (18K), plus pending fines, and a huge does of humble pie. Hopefully he can learn something from this.
A note to the reader. Am I any better than him for what I did? Perhaps not. My purpose in doing this was for a taste of his own medicine. After launching unprovoked attacks in a manner that was crude and disrespectful, I decided to make the Internet work against him for a bit. The difference between me and Solinger was one simple thing: truths. Everything I posted had facts behind it, and not distorted half-truths. Pure facts supporting arguments. At times I have felt bad about this, but not remorse. Sometimes lessons have to be taught.
Looks like the self-proclaimed "Front Runner" got doubled up by Rodrigues!! I could link all the various blogs and posts, and I might in the future if I feel like it, but at this point it may seem like running up the score. Rodrigues just had a homecoming game.
The lesson here is that dirty campaign tactics, name calling, and lies do not win elections. Solinger got exactly what he deserved based on the way he conducted himself. From the outset all he did was take potshots, and it got worse from there. He tried to create an image of domination via the Internet, and it failed miserably. Solinger should be completely ashamed of himself for what he wrote and did during this campaign. The blogs and lies were over the top.
At the end of the day, he is left with a smaller bank account (18K), plus pending fines, and a huge does of humble pie. Hopefully he can learn something from this.
A note to the reader. Am I any better than him for what I did? Perhaps not. My purpose in doing this was for a taste of his own medicine. After launching unprovoked attacks in a manner that was crude and disrespectful, I decided to make the Internet work against him for a bit. The difference between me and Solinger was one simple thing: truths. Everything I posted had facts behind it, and not distorted half-truths. Pure facts supporting arguments. At times I have felt bad about this, but not remorse. Sometimes lessons have to be taught.
Chauncey Solinger Internet Images on Election Day
For the record, I did NOT do these. Yes, I had part the others but these were not me. It looks like others in the district are figuring out a bit more about Solinger. If you do not believe me, just google Chauncey Solinger, and look under images. There is this one, plus a more vulgar one that I will not post here.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Chauncey Solinger DEAD LAST in Endorsements in District 76 Race!!
At Chauncey Solinger Fact vs. Fiction we are all about the truth. We provide facts, information, and sources. The latest little tidbit comes directly from the candidates in the race for the Florida House or Representatives District 76.
Remember all the blogs from Chauncey Solinger indicating oh so much support. Well, either it is a fabrication, or he does not know how to run a campaign. Why do I say that? Simple. Endorsements. Mike Grant has them. Ray Rodrigues has them. As for Chauncey Solinger, well not so much.
Here is my unofficial score count of the number of endorsements for each candidate:
Grant: Eight.
Rodrigues: Seventeen, plus support from several other organizations.
Solinger: ZERO
At this point in the election, a viable candidate should be able to solidly point to groups or organizations that are verifiable or recognizable. Chauncey Solinger has fallen far short of his opponents in this regard. This does not bode well for Solinger as the election draws to a close.
Remember all the blogs from Chauncey Solinger indicating oh so much support. Well, either it is a fabrication, or he does not know how to run a campaign. Why do I say that? Simple. Endorsements. Mike Grant has them. Ray Rodrigues has them. As for Chauncey Solinger, well not so much.
Here is my unofficial score count of the number of endorsements for each candidate:
Grant: Eight.
Rodrigues: Seventeen, plus support from several other organizations.
Solinger: ZERO
At this point in the election, a viable candidate should be able to solidly point to groups or organizations that are verifiable or recognizable. Chauncey Solinger has fallen far short of his opponents in this regard. This does not bode well for Solinger as the election draws to a close.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Chauncey Solinger State Rep Fund Raising Epic Fail Pics!
We will keep it a bit more humorous. This is a pictoral look at Chauncey Solinger's financial success for the monh of July 2012.
Enjoy!!
Enjoy!!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Chauncey Solinger Florida State Rep Candidate Facing BIG FINES!!
Chauncey Solinger is great at setting up multiple blogs with the same misinformation, but he cannot keep his campaign paperwork in order. And it will cost him big.
A search on the Division of Elections website of Chauncey Soliner's name reveals some very interesting information. Did you know that Chauncey Solinger has failed miserably to meet filing deadlines? The fail to file notice he received (image below, but check the website for the whole document) was issued on July 30th. At that point he owed $150, but after that it is $500 per day (certain limits apply). The exact fine has not been issued (not to worry, we will have it here on this blog), but this guy is about to drop a bit more cash.
So what do we have? We have a candidate who tell us he is experienced living on a budget, making a business work, and will be able to make changes in Tallahassee. But he cannot manage his affairs. If this simple task is beyond him then how can he ever get anything done in the Legislature?
If you have an employee who was costing your business this kind of money it is very likely that you would show them the door. On election day, my advice is to never let him open the door. Lee county cannot afford the Legislative version of a bumbling, stumbling clown who does not know what to do. We need serious people, doing serious work representing this community.
Chauncey Solinger has prattled on and on about being dedicated to the job year around, the most available candidate and the most connected. He cannot be that dedicated if cannot manage the most simplest tasks of his campaign.
A search on the Division of Elections website of Chauncey Soliner's name reveals some very interesting information. Did you know that Chauncey Solinger has failed miserably to meet filing deadlines? The fail to file notice he received (image below, but check the website for the whole document) was issued on July 30th. At that point he owed $150, but after that it is $500 per day (certain limits apply). The exact fine has not been issued (not to worry, we will have it here on this blog), but this guy is about to drop a bit more cash.
So what do we have? We have a candidate who tell us he is experienced living on a budget, making a business work, and will be able to make changes in Tallahassee. But he cannot manage his affairs. If this simple task is beyond him then how can he ever get anything done in the Legislature?
If you have an employee who was costing your business this kind of money it is very likely that you would show them the door. On election day, my advice is to never let him open the door. Lee county cannot afford the Legislative version of a bumbling, stumbling clown who does not know what to do. We need serious people, doing serious work representing this community.
Chauncey Solinger has prattled on and on about being dedicated to the job year around, the most available candidate and the most connected. He cannot be that dedicated if cannot manage the most simplest tasks of his campaign.
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| Chauncey Solinger Fail to File Letter with Information on Fines |
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Chauncey Solinger Misleads Officials in Run for State House??
The web of half-truths and misleading information may be mounting for Chauncey Solinger. Solinger claims to be leading polls, either telephone or exit polls. Yet, where ever I have asked for evidence from him or his supporters they do not respond. I am called names, ignored, or they retaliate in some fashion. Well, this will not make them happy as I bring forward another question of Solinger's campaign tactics and management.
Solinger filled out a disclosure form, and claims that his residence is worth $175,000. But this does not add up. According to the Lee County Appraiser's Office his house is worth just under $121,000. In fairness, those number sometimes lag the market. Well, I could not get a price on the residence because it is a duplex he co-owns with others (more on that in a moment). But I looked on Zillow at the neighborhood in general. The house next door has had nearly flat increases in value. Therefore, we can surmise that the neighborhood is holding value, or increasing ever so slightly.
So what is my point? According to county records, Solinger paid along with his co-owners 130,000 for the duplex in July of 2010. With an appraised value of 121,00 last year, and a relatively flat market how does his residence get valued at $175,000? An increase of value in approaching 35% in two years?? In this market? I do not think so!!
But to compound it, he is a co-owner of the residence. On his paperwork he overvalues the asset at 175,000 and makes no mention that he does not own the whole thing. Granted, the mortgage he has outstanding may not be all his either, but this is not clear. We have an overvalued property, and no assurance of what he actually owes. Solinge is unable to complete this form with any sense of consistency.
The real issue is not whether he owes more or less, or the intricate details. The issue here is once again Solinger portrays something that is either completely not true, or is a stretch of the truth in order to meet his needs. Where is the integrity or honesty we need in a State Representative? I do not see it, and you won't either.
For your ease, I have snapshots of his campaign finance form and deed information!
Solinger filled out a disclosure form, and claims that his residence is worth $175,000. But this does not add up. According to the Lee County Appraiser's Office his house is worth just under $121,000. In fairness, those number sometimes lag the market. Well, I could not get a price on the residence because it is a duplex he co-owns with others (more on that in a moment). But I looked on Zillow at the neighborhood in general. The house next door has had nearly flat increases in value. Therefore, we can surmise that the neighborhood is holding value, or increasing ever so slightly.
So what is my point? According to county records, Solinger paid along with his co-owners 130,000 for the duplex in July of 2010. With an appraised value of 121,00 last year, and a relatively flat market how does his residence get valued at $175,000? An increase of value in approaching 35% in two years?? In this market? I do not think so!!
But to compound it, he is a co-owner of the residence. On his paperwork he overvalues the asset at 175,000 and makes no mention that he does not own the whole thing. Granted, the mortgage he has outstanding may not be all his either, but this is not clear. We have an overvalued property, and no assurance of what he actually owes. Solinge is unable to complete this form with any sense of consistency.
The real issue is not whether he owes more or less, or the intricate details. The issue here is once again Solinger portrays something that is either completely not true, or is a stretch of the truth in order to meet his needs. Where is the integrity or honesty we need in a State Representative? I do not see it, and you won't either.
For your ease, I have snapshots of his campaign finance form and deed information!
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| Solinger Home Purchase information |
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| Solinger Campaign Disclosure |
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Chauncey Solinger State Rep Candidate and the Internet Fairytale
Chauncey Solinger is the author of multiple blogs on blogspot.com. The have such titles as Bonita elections, Estero elections, etc. They are all carbon copies of one another, and all reference the anti-Grant blogs and anti-Rodrigues blogs, which are written by "Steven Jacobs" and "David Lynch", profiles new to Google.
Furthermore, the Jacobs and Lynch profiles only have activity on, and only comment on, everything pro-Solinger and/or anti Grant or Rodrigues. One has to have a google account to see this, but trust me it is worth it.
It gets better. On many things Solinger on You Tube there are personalities making comments as well. The go by the names Jay Voter, John Richardson, and Ronnie Carlson. Guess what? They are all created on or about August 1st. Furthermore, they all serve to vote in support of multiple Solinger blogs on the Internet.
Now, if I were a betting person, I would have to guess that David Lynch, Steven Jacobs, Jay Voter, John Richardson and Ronnie Carlson are all Chauncey Solinger. Can I prove it? No. But it sure seems suspicious that all these accounts were created at the start of or during the election season, and all of them work together to vote and comment the same way on everything Solinger and everything against his opponents.
In fairness, was this blog and profile created recently as well? Absolutely. But the information here stands alone. And, unlike all the blogs Solinger has written, or written potentially under some other name everything here is proven, or proposed in a manner that the reader knows is not being presented as fact. As much as it kills the Solinger camp, I have links, proof, and facts in almost every post. Very little is left to chance on this blog.
Only a few days till the election, and I will be here keeping it real till the final moments. Remember to get out and vote!
Furthermore, the Jacobs and Lynch profiles only have activity on, and only comment on, everything pro-Solinger and/or anti Grant or Rodrigues. One has to have a google account to see this, but trust me it is worth it.
It gets better. On many things Solinger on You Tube there are personalities making comments as well. The go by the names Jay Voter, John Richardson, and Ronnie Carlson. Guess what? They are all created on or about August 1st. Furthermore, they all serve to vote in support of multiple Solinger blogs on the Internet.
Now, if I were a betting person, I would have to guess that David Lynch, Steven Jacobs, Jay Voter, John Richardson and Ronnie Carlson are all Chauncey Solinger. Can I prove it? No. But it sure seems suspicious that all these accounts were created at the start of or during the election season, and all of them work together to vote and comment the same way on everything Solinger and everything against his opponents.
In fairness, was this blog and profile created recently as well? Absolutely. But the information here stands alone. And, unlike all the blogs Solinger has written, or written potentially under some other name everything here is proven, or proposed in a manner that the reader knows is not being presented as fact. As much as it kills the Solinger camp, I have links, proof, and facts in almost every post. Very little is left to chance on this blog.
Only a few days till the election, and I will be here keeping it real till the final moments. Remember to get out and vote!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Chauncey Solinger Campaign Finances Continue to Suffer in Run for State House
Solinger claims to be leading the race. This of course cannot be proven by him, in spite of request to do so. But we know when it comes to raising money, he is coming in dead last by a country mile!
A review of campaign finance records for the month of July reveals that Solinger raised a total of $90 for the whole month, not including self-loans (more on that in a moment). His two opponents, exclusive of loans, have raised over twenty thousand in that same period. Chauncey is getting taken out to the woodshed by people who know how to inspire confidence, raise funds, and run a campaign.
Making matters even worse for Chauncey is that he dropped another $4,000 of his own money on the campaign. Now, on one hand you cannot fault a guy for investing in his campaign, but it clearly shows that he does not have the skills to inspire people to contribute, make connections to build his campaign, or find people who would rather support him than Grant or Rodrigues.
With the election just days away, Solinger is getting a hard lesson in the differences between himself, his campaign, and his worthy opponents.
sources: Florida Department of State Division of Elections.
A review of campaign finance records for the month of July reveals that Solinger raised a total of $90 for the whole month, not including self-loans (more on that in a moment). His two opponents, exclusive of loans, have raised over twenty thousand in that same period. Chauncey is getting taken out to the woodshed by people who know how to inspire confidence, raise funds, and run a campaign.
Making matters even worse for Chauncey is that he dropped another $4,000 of his own money on the campaign. Now, on one hand you cannot fault a guy for investing in his campaign, but it clearly shows that he does not have the skills to inspire people to contribute, make connections to build his campaign, or find people who would rather support him than Grant or Rodrigues.
With the election just days away, Solinger is getting a hard lesson in the differences between himself, his campaign, and his worthy opponents.
sources: Florida Department of State Division of Elections.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Chauncey Solinger Blasts Out Another Round of the Same Old Lies in the District 76 House of Representatives
Chauncey Solinger is at it again. He launched a series of blogs claiming that residents in each section of the district were pulling for him. His language is definitive, and states that he has overwhelming support. He implies this support is evidenced from early voting.
One problem. The results from early voting do not come out until election night. Those ballots are sealed. If he had polling data, he would release it by now because his numerous lies have been heavily challenged. Any victory would be flaunted.
The reality is that Chauncey must see the writing on the walls. Grant and Rodrigues roll out endorsements and donations and he responds with weak blog posts.
Turn out the lights Chauncey, the party is over. You can always ride around in your fire truck!!
For those who missed it, here is the fire truck video (see earlier postings for thoughts about the fire truck). WARNING!! Foul language used by Solinger.
One problem. The results from early voting do not come out until election night. Those ballots are sealed. If he had polling data, he would release it by now because his numerous lies have been heavily challenged. Any victory would be flaunted.
The reality is that Chauncey must see the writing on the walls. Grant and Rodrigues roll out endorsements and donations and he responds with weak blog posts.
Turn out the lights Chauncey, the party is over. You can always ride around in your fire truck!!
For those who missed it, here is the fire truck video (see earlier postings for thoughts about the fire truck). WARNING!! Foul language used by Solinger.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Chauncey Solinger Has Minimal Support in run for State House
Chauncey Solinger's blog, and comments by supporters, often state that Solinger has the election in the bag, tons of support, etc.
But one contradiction, which has already been referenced, is that he is the only candidate in the race who had to pay to qualify to run. The other candidates all got the petitions signed.
Now, by itself it does not mean that he has no support. He might, but here is the puzzling thing. The cost of the filing fee for State House in Florida is $1,781.82 and one would think is a serious motivator to get the signatures done. If he has the broad support he claims, would it have been that hard to get them? Maybe he planned poorly, and decided to join the race at the last minute. Or he simply did not know the rules. We can't tell from here.
But what he have is a candidate who displays one or more of potential problems. He makes major decisions at the last minute, does not value money enough to put his time into avoiding the costs, does not have support of those around him, and/or is in over his head in the election process and does not know what he is doing. Which one of these is it? Not sure, but even if fractionally true it does not inspire confidence.
But one contradiction, which has already been referenced, is that he is the only candidate in the race who had to pay to qualify to run. The other candidates all got the petitions signed.
Now, by itself it does not mean that he has no support. He might, but here is the puzzling thing. The cost of the filing fee for State House in Florida is $1,781.82 and one would think is a serious motivator to get the signatures done. If he has the broad support he claims, would it have been that hard to get them? Maybe he planned poorly, and decided to join the race at the last minute. Or he simply did not know the rules. We can't tell from here.
But what he have is a candidate who displays one or more of potential problems. He makes major decisions at the last minute, does not value money enough to put his time into avoiding the costs, does not have support of those around him, and/or is in over his head in the election process and does not know what he is doing. Which one of these is it? Not sure, but even if fractionally true it does not inspire confidence.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Chauncey Solinger House Rep Run is Trouble?
According to the information on the Florida Department Of State, Division of Elections website the Chauncey Solinger campaign might be in trouble.
As a reminder, almost 100% of Solinger's campaign is financed by Solinger as he appears to be unable to get support in spite of requests on his website, blog, and Facebook. With that being said, he has spent nearly all of the funds. With a margin (as of the last reports filed) of about maybe one thousand left for the last two weeks, one has to wonder if he can finish the campaign. Perhaps he is cutting his losses? Perhaps not, but it looks like slim pickings in the Solinger camp.
But it certainly seems that in spite of all the support he claims, he will limp to the finish. To be fair, one would expect campaign funds to be consumed, but it sure looks like Solinger has been unable to match his opponents ability to raise funds.
As a reminder, almost 100% of Solinger's campaign is financed by Solinger as he appears to be unable to get support in spite of requests on his website, blog, and Facebook. With that being said, he has spent nearly all of the funds. With a margin (as of the last reports filed) of about maybe one thousand left for the last two weeks, one has to wonder if he can finish the campaign. Perhaps he is cutting his losses? Perhaps not, but it looks like slim pickings in the Solinger camp.
But it certainly seems that in spite of all the support he claims, he will limp to the finish. To be fair, one would expect campaign funds to be consumed, but it sure looks like Solinger has been unable to match his opponents ability to raise funds.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Chauncey Solinger Running for House Wants to Make Decisions For You?
Warning: Video contains offensive language!
Chauncey Solinger wants to represent Lee County in the House of Representatives, District 76. This video was taken by him and/or his friends at his business Ride Green. Looks like they bought a toy. Do we want people who buy toys at this age managing our tax dollars? Not to mention the lack of discretion or forethought in posting such a childish video on the internet.
Is this the kind of behavior we need in Tallahassee?
Chauncey Solinger wants to represent Lee County in the House of Representatives, District 76. This video was taken by him and/or his friends at his business Ride Green. Looks like they bought a toy. Do we want people who buy toys at this age managing our tax dollars? Not to mention the lack of discretion or forethought in posting such a childish video on the internet.
Is this the kind of behavior we need in Tallahassee?
Chauncey Solinger Running for State Rep Needs to Work on His Own Business
Chauncey Solinger needs to work more on his own business before he thinks about running for State House. His rating with the BBB is not very good.
Solinger is advocating himself based on his business experience, but based on where things are one has to question him in this area. If he cannot run his own business and receive a positive response from customers, then how will he meet the needs of taxpayers?
Solinger is advocating himself based on his business experience, but based on where things are one has to question him in this area. If he cannot run his own business and receive a positive response from customers, then how will he meet the needs of taxpayers?
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The Media Reports on Chauncey Solinger Run for State Representative
This guy is a piece of work. Betty Parker of the News-Press did a great article explaining about the "real" Chauncey Solinger. Point of fact:
He is the only candidate in this race with a confirmed arrest record, and a complete inability to raise funds. Solinger claims to have broad support, but he has raised no money.
- All of his campaign money is from himself.
- Chauncey is being sued by, and has filed a counter suit against, a former business partner
- Chauncey Solinger has an arrest record.
He is the only candidate in this race with a confirmed arrest record, and a complete inability to raise funds. Solinger claims to have broad support, but he has raised no money.
The IIusions of Chauncey Solinger Candidate for State Representative
Chauncey Solinger claims to be dominating the race for Florida House of Representatives, District 76. He cites numerous open polls. If this is true, then why does every blog he make claim this, yet he offers no proof? Nothing that can be verified. Why? Perhaps it is not true? Mr. Solinger has yet to name one verifiable endorsement or support. Other candidates have, but Solinger is without support. So he simply "creates it" via his blog, and hopes we believe it to be true. He flaunts some online polls from local print media but forgets to tell you how easily the polls can be manipulated. The comments indicate easy manipulation.
There are people who are on to the real Chauncey Solinger!
There are people who are on to the real Chauncey Solinger!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Chauncey Solinger District 76 Florida House of Representatives: Chauncey Solinger meets with Senator Marco Rubio...Sort of!
Chauncey Solinger District 76 Florida House of Representatives: Chauncey Solinger meets with Senator Marco Rubio: Chauncey Solinger, who will likely be Lee County's next State Representative for District 76 met with Marco Rubio in Naples, FL Sunday mor...
Okay, Chauncey claims to have a "meeting" Rubio. Obvioulsy he did see him. But so did everyone else who stood in line at the Costco in Naples. Here is an article about the book signing that day. Take a look at the gallery pictures. See the shirt Rubio is wearing. It is the same as in the pic with Solinger. Need more. Look at the Costco sign behind them, it is in the exact same place other pictures were taken (see the gallery for further clarity).
This is an example where Chauncey takes something, twist it in a a blog, and tries to make more out of it than it really is. Perhaps he had a quick word or two with Rubio, but trying to play it off as a meeting is just sad.
Okay, Chauncey claims to have a "meeting" Rubio. Obvioulsy he did see him. But so did everyone else who stood in line at the Costco in Naples. Here is an article about the book signing that day. Take a look at the gallery pictures. See the shirt Rubio is wearing. It is the same as in the pic with Solinger. Need more. Look at the Costco sign behind them, it is in the exact same place other pictures were taken (see the gallery for further clarity).
This is an example where Chauncey takes something, twist it in a a blog, and tries to make more out of it than it really is. Perhaps he had a quick word or two with Rubio, but trying to play it off as a meeting is just sad.
Chauncey Solinger, Candidate for State House District 76 may have even more issues!
I want to be clear to discriminate between fact, fiction or conjecture. Not sure where this one falls, but according to this blog, Solinger has issues with some personal choices.
If this is even remotely true, then he strays from the values he should be supporting.
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