Tom Rooney, Allen West Introduce Measures to Help Americans Impacted by Disasters
Haridopolos Draws Fire Over Position on Ryan Budget Plan
Iowa GOPers Leaning Mitt Romney's Way in Early Going
George LeMieux Names Brian Seitchik Campaign Manager
New Poll Has Rudy Giuliani Leading the GOP Race in 2012
Rick Perry Leaves the Door Open for 2012 Presidential Bid
With the likes of Mike Huckabee, Mitch Daniels and Donald Trump announcing earlier in the month that they would not seek the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas opened the door perhaps for a run of his own.
Asked on Friday if he would consider running for the Republican nomination, Perry replied, Im going to think about it. He added that he would focus on it after the Texas Legislature leaves Austin sometime after Tuesday.
Congress Passes Vern Buchanan Proposal for Terrorists to Face Military Tribunals
James Madison Institute Cheers 2011 Legislative Session
Officials at the James Madison Institute (JMI), a Tallahassee-based think tank that backs free-market solutions and increased liberty in the Sunshine State, said during a Thursday forum that, generally speaking, Florida lawmakers are moving the state in the right direction.
It is just plain refreshing to see the way this Legislature does its business, said William Mattox, a resident fellow at JMI. Noting his experience in Washington, Mattox contrasted the Legislature to Congress. Having to balance the budget forces the Legislature to deal with real issues.
Jeb Bush Veterans Will Lead Tim Pawlenty Team in Florida