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Mitt Romney and the GOP Beat Out Obama and the Dems in May Money Chase

By Kevin Derby

Kathy Mears Named Will Weatherford's Chief of Staff

By Jim Turner

Elite Media Distort Wisconsin Exit Polls and Results

By Matt Towery

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Florida to DOJ: 'We Respectfully Disagree'

By Jim Turner

David Wilkins Gives Panel Some Cost Savings Plans

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Primary Battles Building Across Florida as Qualifying Continues

By Jim Turner

Ex-Justice Official: Eric Holder Encourages 'Vote Thieves'

By Kenric Ward

Marco Rubio Shows He Can Fill One VP Role -- Attacking Obama

By Kevin Derby

Jeb Bush Backs Connie Mack in GOP Senate Contest

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By Kevin Derby

The Florida Pipe Trades union backed independent Gov. Charlie Crist in the race for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. The union represents 11 local chapters with more than 10,000 members. This was a blow for U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the race and won the state AFL-CIO endorsement earlier in June. The campaign team for former House Speaker Marco Rubio, the leading Republican in the race, weighed in on the endorsement.

Republican Challenger Ann Yarko Tees Off on Michelle Rehwinkel-Vasilinda for Wanting to Raise Taxes

By Kevin Derby

Already under pressure from former Leon County Democratic Chairman Rick Minor who is challenging her in the primary, Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel-Vasilinda, D-Tallahassee, is now drawing fire from Republican opponent Ann Yarko. Yarko blasted the incumbent for proposing to raise taxes.

Thrasher Blasts Greer's Machinations, Defends McCollum's Handling of Case

Republican Party of Florida Chairman John Thrasher had this to say following the release of discovery documents related to the criminal investigation of Jim Greer: When it came to light in March during the course of the annual RPOF audit that illegal activity may have taken place during the tenure of the former chairman, immediate action was taken and Bill McCollum acted decisively and appropriately in turning the information over to the statewide prosecutor.

Craig Miller Team Smacks Suzanne Kosmas Over Fund-raising Event

By Kevin Derby

With the financial reform bill about to come up to a vote in Congress, the campaign team for Republican congressional candidate Craig Miller is wondering why incumbent U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, a Democrat, is having a fund-raising dinner hosted by financial services professionals.

Space Florida to Hold a Mind Meld in Orlando July 6

A "best ideas" forum will convene July 6 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. Sponsored by Space Florida, in partnership with regional economic development organizations, the forum will share "concepts for solutions to the economic issues impacting the region as a result of the end of NASAs Space Shuttle program," organizers said. Ideas compiled at the event will be submitted to the Federal Task Force on Space Industry Workforce and Economic Development. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free and open to the public.

Florida Democrats Ask Grass Roots for Help Research Jim Greer Case

By Kevin Derby

Interesting tactic from the Florida Democratic Party--theyre using the power of the internet to research into the criminal case being brought against former Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer. This is the first time in Florida that a political party has combined new media efforts with crowd sourcing methods to augment our work to hold Republicans accountable, continuing the Florida Democratic Partys innovative use of the internet as an organizing tool, said Democratic spokesman Eric Jotkoff.

Conservative Activist Backs Bill McCollum for Governor Over Rick Scott

By Kevin Derby

A day after backing Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp for attorney general, conservative leader John Stemberger, president and general counsel of the Florida Family Policy Council, endorsed Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican gubernatorial nomination over health care executive Rick Scott.

Florida to Get $7 Million from Feds for Workers Impacted by Oil Spill

By Kevin Derby

The U.S. Department of Labor is promising $7 million for the training and placement of workers in Florida who lost their jobs due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The money is part of an allotment of $27 million given to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, the four Gulf states seeing their tourism industries take a hit from the spill.

Backers of Anti-Obama Health Care Amendment Praise Bill McCollum

By Kevin Derby

The Yes on 9 Campaign group, supporting the proposed constitutional amendment allowing Floridians to opt out of new federal health care laws backed by President Barack Obama, offered strong words of praise to Attorney General Bill McCollum for opposing a lawsuit seeking to remove the proposed amendment from the November ballot. McCollum is running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.

Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Maurice Ferre Touts 'New Economy' and Renewable Energy

By Kevin Derby

Former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre, overshadowed in the Democratic primary in theU.S. Senate raceby the bitter battle between U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek and billionaire financier Jeff Greene, is trying to get back into the race by focusing on renewable energy and offering a vision for a new economy.

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