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Obama's Feeling the Heat in Florida

December 7, 2011 - 6:00pm

A poll released by Quinnipiac University on Thursday morning found President Barack Obama appears headed for a tough fight to keep the Sunshine State in the Democratic column in 2012, while former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich holds a solid lead over his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination in Florida.

Newt Gingrich Leads in National Polls and in Iowa, South Carolina and Florida

December 6, 2011 - 6:00pm
"NewtNewt Gingrich | Credit: Gage Skidmore - Flickr

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich holds a commanding lead over the rest of the pack of Republican presidential hopefuls in state and national polls unveiled on Wednesday.

Vern Buchanan Opposes American Dollars Bailing Out European Debt

December 6, 2011 - 6:00pm

With buzz growing that the International Monetary Fund is contemplating coming to the relief of European nations plagued by debt, Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan introduced legislation this week that would prevent American taxpayer dollars going to bail out European countries.

Dan Quayle Backs Mitt Romney for President

December 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
"DanDan Quayle and Mitt Romney | Credit: libertarianrepublican.net | World Affairs Council of Philadelphia - Flickr

Former Vice President Dan Quayle announced on Tuesday he is backing former Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination.

GOP Senate Hopeful Connie Mack Gets the Backing of Financial Heavy Hitters

December 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
"ConnieU.S. Rep. Connie Mack | Credit: Gage Skidmore - Flickr

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, who is running in a crowded Republican primary to challenge Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012, unveiled his finance team as the congressman continues his bid to win the seat that his father held for 12 years.

Sinking in the Polls, Rick Perry Focuses on Social Issues

December 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
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Focusing on social issues has helped Republican presidential candidates in the past -- Mike Huckabee outlasted the likes of Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson in 2008, while Gary Bauer and Alan Keyes did better than Dan Quayle, Lamar Alexander and Elizabeth Dole in 2000. Even evangelical leader Pat Robertson beat out George H.W. Bush in the Iowa caucus back in 1988.

GOP Hopefuls George LeMieux and Craig Miller Plug Away in Senate Race

December 5, 2011 - 6:00pm

While most voters continue to remain focused on the presidential race, two of the Republicans looking to challenge Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012 are taking different paths to gain some attention this week.

A Month to Go, Newt Gingrich Leads the GOP Field in Iowa

December 5, 2011 - 6:00pm

With four weeks to go until Iowa Republicans caucus on Jan. 3, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich has broken through to lead the pack of GOP presidential candidates in the Hawkeye State, according to two polls unveiled on Tuesday.

Backing Resort Casinos, AIF Unveils 2012 Agenda

Study Praises RESTORE Act as Good for Businesses

December 4, 2011 - 6:00pm

With the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee set to meet on Wednesday to examine the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 (RESTORE Act), business and environmental leaders pointed to a new study that found that ecosystem restoration could lead to new jobs in the Sunshine State.

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