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Florida Voices: Honor, Hire, Care for U.S. Military Veterans

By Jim Turner

We Should Tax Poor People Openly, Not Secretly

By Lloyd Brown

Would-be House Speaker Chris Dorworth's Fate Heads to Monday Manual Recount

By Jim Turner

No Respite

Allen West Camp: St. Lucie’s Recount a ‘Sham’

By Jim Turner

Florida Officially Goes Blue for Obama

By Jim Turner

Weekly Roundup: Dems Move Forward; GOP Still in Control

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

Chris Dorworth Says Defeat Is Likely; GOP Rallies Around Steve Crisafulli

By Jim Saunders and Brandon Larrabee News Service of Florida

Five Questions for Don Gaetz

By Margie Menzel News Service of Florida

Why Mitt Romney Lost the Hispanic Vote

By Mona Charen

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By Kevin Derby

According to a Wall Street Journal report, mortgage firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are looking into work done by the David J. Stern law firm on their behalf. The firm is currently being investigated by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum for creating false documents or forging data in order to hastily process foreclosure paperwork.

Atwater Weighs in on Sink's Approval of Felon Applications

Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, seeking to succeed Alex Sink as the state's chief financial officer, took the Democrat to task over reports that she approved applications from felons to sell insurance in Florida. The chief financial officer is obligated to look out for the financial security of Florida's families," Atwater said in a statement. "Instead, the record shows the CFO has routinely granted licensure to applicants who have been convicted of felonies and therefore may pose a threat to consumers."

Cashed Out in Florida: Madoff Manse Under Contract

Bernie Madoff's last Florida home is under contract for roughly $5 million. The 8,000-square-foot home near the Palm Beach Country Club was owned by Ruth Madoff, wife of the convicted ponzi schemer currently ensconced at Club Fed. The Wall Street Journal reported that the California buyers paid roughly the 2010 valuation of $5.39 million. That's down from last year's original asking price of $8.49 million. Ah, times are tough all over. U.S. marshals say to stay tuned for an auction of items seized from the home.

New Poll has Alex Sink Ahead of Rick Scott

By Kevin Derby

Yet another new poll in the close gubernatorial battle with Public Policy Polling (PPP), which has connections to Democratic campaigns, showing state CFO Alex Sink, the Democratic nominee, ahead of Republican rival Rick Scott -- 46 percent to 41 percent. Alex Sink remains in strong shape to take the Florida governors mansion, insisted Dean Debnam, the president of PPP. This would be one of the brightest spots for Democrats across the country and what is likely to be an otherwise dreary election night.

Jeb Bush Honors 76 Florida Teachers With 'Excel Awards'

The Foundation for Excellence in Education today announced the recipients of the 2010 Excel Award, which rewards teachers whose students made the most progress in reading or math from one year to the next for the last three consecutive years. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who chairs the foundation, cited 76 "extraordinary educators for their proven excellence in the classroom."

Marco Rubio Team Responds to Attack from Robert Kennedy Jr.

By Kevin Derby

The camp of Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio went after Gov. Charlie Crist after comments made by Robert Kennedy Jr. when he endorsed Crist on Wednesday. Kennedy called Rubio, the front-runner in the race, a crackpot, which prompted a response from the Rubio team.

Robert Kennedy Jr. Backs Charlie Crist for Senate

By Kevin Derby

Having obtained an endorsement from a Shriver in-law on Tuesday when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California backed him, Gov. Charlie Crist announced a Kennedy was supporting his bid without party affiliation for the U.S. Senate. Robert Kennedy Jr., son of the late U.S. senator and attorney general, endorsed Crist on Wednesday morning. Kennedy has been very active in public affairs in New York, namely as an environmental activist.

Joe Biden Says Obama Wants to Keep Him on 2012 Ticket

By Kevin Derby

The New York Times is reporting it will be O and Joe again in 2012 -- at least, Joe thinks so. Despite the buzz that President Barack Obama planned to run with Hillary Clinton instead of Joe Biden in the vice presidential spot, Biden insisted the president wants him back From the article by Sheryl Gay Stolberg:

Alex Sink Campaign Plans to Run Two-Minute Ad in Jacksonville

By Kevin Derby

Looks like state CFO Alex Sink, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is looking to take her two-minute ad attacking Republican rival Rick Scott thats been running in Tampa into other parts of the Sunshine State. The response to our two-minute ad has been amazing, wrote Sink in an e-mail to supporters sent out on Wednesday morning. Now we have to make sure more Floridians see it. Its airing in Tampa tonight, so todays goal is to also get it running in Jacksonville -- one of the most hotly contested areas in the state.

FMA Backs Pam Bondi for AG

By Kevin Derby

The Florida Medical Association (FMA) endorsed Republican candidate Pam Bondi for attorney general through their PAC on Wednesday. Floridas next attorney general will have a direct impact on issues that are critical to physicians across the state, said Dr. Madelyn E. Butler of the FMA The FMA PAC supports Pam Bondi for attorney general because she has the experience and take-charge attitude that we need to address a wide range of issues, from cracking down on illegal fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program to pursuing medical liability reform.

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After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

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