WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jeb Hensarling, the four-term Texas Republican, hopes it is true that, as has been said, Americans invariably do the right thing -- after exhausting all the alternatives. Regarding the fiscal imbalance that is driving the national debt toward 90 percent of GDP, Americans are running out of alternatives.
America was horrified by the story that erupted in the national news that Rutgers college freshman Tyler Clementi threw himself off a bridge because his new roommate used a webcam to tape a homosexual encounter in which he'd engaged. Media outlets quickly dispatched their cavalry to find the experts to explain why America is a land of incessant bullying.
Florida Republican lawmakers and major contributors who fiercely opposed Rick Scott during the partys August primary for governor wasted little time sliding over to support the nominee.
Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott addressed business leaders, candidates and Forum Club members in downtown West Palm Beach Thursday. While he tried to stay focused on jobs and the economy, his opponents continued to bring up his deposition.
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday to allow the voters of Florida to decide the fate of Amendment 8.
A high-profile Republican on Thursday filed a second lawsuit against Charlie Crist, this time claiming the governor is violating the Florida public records law.
The Sierra Club, with more than 30,000 members in the Sunshine State, endorsed both Gov. Charlie Crist, who is running without party affiliation, and U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, the Democratic candidate -- an endorsement Meek promptly refused.
Cigarette companies burned by lawsuits in Florida hope that the worst is behind them.
Cigarette companies burned by lawsuits in Florida hope that the worst is behind them.
Some 8,000 suits have been filed against tobacco firms -- more than in all other states combined. Since 2009, Florida juries have awarded smokers and their families more than $250 million in damages -- 10 times the total levied nationwide.
