Thorpe for Congress

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate in Florida's 23rd District, has officially qualified for the November 4, 2008 ballot. - May 13, 2008

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate in Florida's 23rd District, names talented members to campaign team. Each Team Thorpe member is a longtime resident of U.S. Congressional District 23 (CD 23) in the State of Florida. - April 03, 2008

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate in Florida's 23rd District, adds two key members to campaign team. - March 15, 2008

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, has joined John McCain's Health Care team. Dr. Thorpe is committed to sound, affordable Health Care for Floridians and Americans. - March 09, 2008

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, Warns GOP that insensitive and/or careless actions may very well lead to heavy losses on November 4, 2008. - February 27, 2008

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, acknowledges and commemorates the Month of February as Black History Month. Dr. Thorpe applauds the combined efforts of countless brave men and women who so valiantly fought to ensure the American Dream experience for all Americans. - February 03, 2008

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, started 2008 by utilizing the Thorpe for Congress Website to deliver up-to-the minute video feeds for Breaking News, Political News, and Health Care News. Dr. Thorpe's timely announcement allows his supporters and Website visitors to stay informed about newsworthy matters while simultaneously reviewing his platform, voicing their opinions, and lending support to his candidacy. - January 05, 2008

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, reaches out to all people. Dr. Thorpe's positive message and vision for "A New Day, A New Way!" garners the support of audiences ranging from African-American church congregations throughout the south to the cutting-edge HipHopRepublican.com website, to the NRCC. The U.S. Congressional candidacy of Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. represents the dawning of a new era throughout Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. - December 13, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, solemnly pledges to serve the People's best interests in Congressional District 23 during the entirety of his tenure within the U.S. House Of Representatives. By upholding this pledge to his constituents, Dr. Thorpe will blaze a pathway to the American Dream process in CD 23; thus, ensuring 'A New Day, A New Way' on November 4, 2008. - December 08, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, strongly supports utilization of Digital Age advancements that bring the political process directly to the American public. Wednesday night's CNN/YouTube debate perfectly illustrates the heightened accessibility and instantaneous response that American citizens are afforded via Internet-based real-time interchanges with political candidates. It is Dr. Thorpe's firmest priority to close the Digital divide in CD 23. - December 01, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, systematically explains the link between GOP philanthropy and our Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Dr. Thorpe defines the historical significance of Henry L. Morehouse, Laura Spelman, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Erastus Cravath in creating and maintaining prominent HBCUs throughout the United States. - November 02, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, applauds the heroic aviation accomplishments of Barrington Irving. Mr Irving, age 23, is the world's youngest aviator and the first African descendant to fly solo around the world. Dr. Thorpe invites you to attend the bridge dedication, the motorcade route, and the community salute to Barrington Irving on October 27, 2007 beginning at 9:30 AM. Contact Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. for details about this historic occasion - October 25, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, acknowledges and applauds the accomplishments of our Hometown Heroes. In the first segment of a continuing series, Dr. Thorpe focuses on the good deeds of Floridians. Barrington Irving, Justin Sayfie, Malachi Knowles, and Joe Bernadel are honored as Hometown Heroes by Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. - October 11, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District (CD 23), focuses on assisting African-American churches gain a stronger foothold with younger members of the community. Dr. Thorpe expresses his belief that many of our community ills can be overcome by strengthening the presence and outreach of African-American churches. The Thorpe '08 P.E.A.C.E. initiative will be boosted by strong growth in community churches throughout the 23rd Congressional District of Florida. - September 27, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (FL), applauds the initial efforts to lower Florida's Property Insurance premiums; however, he declares that further incentives are needed to encourage Insurance Companies to lower Property Insurance rates. Dr. Thorpe highlights the fact that residents of CD 23 are more likely renters than homeowners; thus, he intends to implement suitable methods by which CD 23 residents can buy their own homes and meet Insurance requirements. - September 20, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (Florida), applauds all U.S. HBCUs. By order of Presidential proclamation, the White House officially recognizes September 9, 2007 through September 15, 2007 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week. As the son of the late Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Sr., HBCU President and Chancellor, Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. joins the President's congratulatory acknowledgment of the many fine contributions of HBCUs. - September 14, 2007