http://community.abcactionnews.com/blogs/flashpoint/archive/2008/10/24/3545736.aspx Jamal Simmons is a Democratic strategist and a familiar face on CNN's political coverage. Simmons has a Florida connection&nbsp; having served as press secretary to Senator Bob Graham.&nbsp; The Obama campaign alerted me&nbsp;that he was coming to theen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60217.2664)http://community.abcactionnews.com/blogs/flashpoint/archive/2008/10/24/3545736.aspx#3547298Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:20:11 GMT6f915275-4c2a-4921-9826-978bc6a75c21:3547298Shirley KelleyRef: Sunday, October 25 Flashpoint Broadcast: <br>What happened to the other candidates for the 9th Congressional District? Why were they not invited to participate? I can't believe Brendon McLaughlin has the authority to decide that only Gus Bilirakis and Bill Mitchell should be invited to state their party platforms. Richard Emmons has formed a political party called Term Limits for the United States Congress. His party platform of Term Limits is a refreshing alternative to the way Congress has operated in the past. Why didn't he get an opportunity to express his views? There is also an independent candidate, John Kalimnios running for this office. Why wasn't he invited to participate? I would certainly appreciate an explanation to this narrow news presentation.