
Huckabee, SBA List Running Calls for Lizbeth Benacquisto in CD 19
The Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List), a conservative group which opposes abortion, announced on Wednesday it will spend $50,000 in the next week to get out the vote for Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the Republican primary to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Benacquisto takes on businessman Curt Clawson and former state Rep. Paige Kreegel in the primary on Tuesday.
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Nan Rich Turns Up the Heat on Charlie Crist for Debates
Demanding a debate, former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich is turning up the heat on former Gov. Charlie Crist as they continue to battle for their partys nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November.
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Carlos Curbelo Brings in $310k Against Joe Garcia in First Quarter
Miami Dade School Board Member Carlos Curbelo, running for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Fla., announced on Wednesday that he had raised more than $310,000 in the first quarter of the year, bringing his total to more than $950,000 in the campaign so far. Garcia had brought in more than $460,000 in the first quarter and more than $2.2 million in the campaign. Curbelo's team said their candidate had around $800,000 on hand.
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Marco Rubio Makes the Case for Tax Reform
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., weighed in on Tax Day for the need for reforming the IRS.
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Curt Clawson Gets Support of Eagle Forum in CD 19
The Eagle Forum, a conservative group led by Phyllis Schlafly, announced on Tuesday it was backing businessman Curt Clawson for the Republican nomination in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Clawson battles Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, and former state Rep. Paige Kreegel in the primary next Tuesday.
Pat Andrews, who leads the Florida Eagle Forum, released the following statement on Tuesday:
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Alex Sink Not Running Against David Jolly
The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that former state CFO Alex Sink will not seek a rematch with U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., who bested her in a special election last month.
"While I am not running for office in 2014, I will keep an open dialogue with all of you and continue to seek new ways to serve," Sink insisted on Tuesday.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) quickly moved in to weigh in on the news.
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Paige Kreegel Vows to Fight Against Abortion
Former state Rep. Paige Kreegel pointed to his A rating from Florida Right to Life during his time in Tallahassee and insisted he would continue the fight against abortion if he wins the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Kreegel battles businessman Curt Clawson and Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the Republican primary a week from Tuesday.
"If elected, I will continue to safeguard the rights of the unborn by way of pro-life policies, Kreegel said on Tuesday.
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Rick Scott Featured in Latest RGA Video
The Republican Governors Association (RGA) showcased Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., in its latest American Comeback video released on Tuesday.
In the video, Scott talks up his personal story, how he rose from poverty and how his own experiences shaped what he fights for in the political arena, especially job creation. The Scott campaign is already running television ads, including some of which showcase the governors personal story.
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Lizbeth Benacquisto Highlights Pro-Life Positions in CD 19
With a week to go in the Republican primary in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress, Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, is playing up her pro-life credentials.
Benacquisto showcased her A rating from Florida Right to Life for her time in Tallahassee and vowed to continued fighting against abortion.
As a mom, protecting life is my greatest priority and I am honored to receive an 'A' rating from Florida Right to Life, Benacquisto noted late on Monday.
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Rand Paul Backs Curt Clawson in CD 19
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced on Monday that he was backing businessman Curt Clawson in the Republican primary to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Clawson takes on Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, and former state Rep. Paige Kreegel in the primary on April 22.
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