Another name has emerged in the already crowded field of potential Republican candidates and the new hopeful has served as governor of Louisiana. No, not Gov. Bobby Jindall who looks increasingly unlikely to launch a bid. Its former Gov. Buddy Roemer who currently serves as the president and CEO of Business First Bank.
Presidential Derby
Florida Marks 150th Anniversary of Secession
Monday marks the 150th anniversary of Florida leaving the Union, a step in the coming of the Civil War.
Congress Votes to Cut Own Budget by 5 Percent
The U.S. House members voted to trim their own office budgets by 5 percent on Thursday and Florida Republicans are insisting it's a good start to controlling federal spending.
Two Floridians Will Help Lead Dem Minority in Congress
As Democrats get used to being in the minority in the U.S. House,two members from Florida were named to roles in the Democratic leadership.
Rick Scott Turns to Familiar Faces to Help Lead State
While Florida continues to adjust to being led by newly inaugurated Gov. Rick Scott, the new executive continues to flesh out his administration.
Eight Freshmen From Florida Enter Congress
Eight Floridians were sworn in as new members of Congress Wednesday, seven of them joining the new Republican majority.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Want New GOP Majority to Focus on Economy
As the Republicans took over the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday, prominent politicians looking to be the GOPs standard bearer in 2012 weighed in on what the new majority should focus on -- and not surprisingly, pointed toward the nations sluggish economy.
New Congressman Dennis Ross Brings in Experienced Staff
Dennis Ross was sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday, becoming the ninth person to represent Floridas 12th Congressional District. And looking at the veteran staff he's recruited, he begins with considerable style.
Rick Scott Holds an Open House
On March 4, 1829, the newly inaugurated President Andrew Jackson held an open house event at the White House -- leading to a mob of around 20,000 celebrating his election and running Old Hickory out of his new home. While open house events at the White House ended during Grover Clevelands first term, newly inaugurated Florida governors continue to hold open houses in the governors mansion in Tallahassee.
Political Bits and Pieces
Besides outgoing Gov. Charlie Crist, there were three former governors attending Rick Scotts inauguration as the states 45th governor: Claude Kirk, who was elected in 1966; Bob Martinez, who won office in 1986; and Jeb Bush, who was elected in 1998 and 2002.