Even as he turns his eyes to early caucus and primary states like Iowa and Nevada, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., occupies an odd spot in the early stages of the 2016 Republican presidential contest.
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The president's request for the authorization to use military force against the Islamic State has landed in a Congress as divided as the country.That division was mirrored in the disparate receptions Obama's resolution received from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Brian Williams' six-month suspension has fallen flat. His critics aren't mollified. His supporters are clearly dispirited. Everyone knows this one is not over -- though his tenure at NBC may very well be done.
Republican presidential candidates usually avoid any criticism of Hollywood, ever since Vice President Dan Quayle attacked "Murphy Brown" in 1992 for choosing to be a single mother on TV. There are two reasons. The first is the "objective" media will hand you your head, as Quayle found out -- even if later, experts and even reporters themselves admitted Quayle was right about the social harm being caused by the glorification of single motherhood.
The press has barely noticed that President Obama has offered a new federal budget. Even in its paucity was a slant to be found. Like an obedient servant, NBC morning anchor Natalie Morales relayed: "President Obama, unveiling a record $4 trillion budget on Monday aimed at helping the poor and middle class. President Obama says the budget is practical, not partisan."
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By Kevin Derby
From his perch on the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he backed President Barack Obamas authorization of strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Northern Iraq.
I am encouraged that American forces are providing humanitarian relief to threatened populations, including Christians and other religious minorities in northern Iraq, Rubio said after Obamas announcement. My thoughts and prayers are with our men and women in uniform who are in harm's way tonight carrying out this mission.
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A team of researchers from the University of South Florida has positively identified the first set of remains found at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Fla.
At a press conference Thursday, the USF team of anthropologists led by Dr. Erin Kimmerle announced they had positively identified the remains of 14-year-old George Owen Smith of Polk County.
By Kevin Derby
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) unveiled a new Web video on Thursday, hitting former Gov. Charlie Crist on the environment. Despite having spent most of political life in the GOP, Crist is the favorite to win the Democratic primary later this month and win his new partys nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November. The ad showcases Crist relying on a private jet to get around the state.
By Kevin Derby
With less than three weeks until he faces Democratic primary voters, former Gov. Charlie Crist launched a new TV ad on Thursday as he continues his campaign against Gov. Rick Scott. Despite having spent most of his political life as a Republican, Crist is the favorite over former Florida Senate Minority Leader Nan Rich in the Aug. 26 primary.
In the new ad, Crist points to his record on the economy, claiming to have taken on the utilities and insurance companies and saving the jobs of 20,000 teachers during his time in Tallahassee.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., announced on Thursday that he will hold two round-table events in Lutz later this month to focus on better patient care. Bilirakis sits on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committees Health Subcommittee,
By Kevin Derby
From his perch on the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is demanding answers about the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), pointing to reports that the agency returned rockets stored on its property to Hamas. Rubio has been a vocal critic of UNRWA, saying the agency has been against Israel during the most recent crisis in the region.
Rubio teamed up with U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., and U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., to write a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, calling for an investigation of UNRWA.
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Former Gov. Charlie Crist held a Facebook question and answer session Wednesday afternoon, taking a variety of questions from users across the state as he gears up for the last 90 days before the Nov. 4 gubernatorial election.
Several questions Crist answered revolved around expanding Medicaid in Florida -- a promise Crist says could eventually lead to 120,000 jobs across the state.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Rick Scott bounced back against former Gov. Charlie Crist, his leading Democratic challenger, in a Survey USA/WFLA poll released on Tuesday. Two weeks ago, Crist had established a lead over Scott but the governor roared back in the latest poll.
Scott leads 45 percent to 43 percent while 8 percent support other candidates and 4 percent remain undecided. In the last Survey USA/WFLA poll, Crist led 46 percent to 40 percent.
The poll of 576 likely voters was taken from July 31-Aug. 4 and had a margin of error of +/- 4.2 percent.
By Kevin Derby
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a new TV ad defending Gov. Rick Scott from former Gov. Charlie Crists charge that he raised property taxes. The ad also notes that Crist raised taxes during his term in office. Despite having spent most of his political life as a Republican, Crist is the favorite to win the Democratic primary later this month to determine who takes on Scott in November.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., introduced the Border State Protection Act" on Tuesday. The freshman Republicans bill would let border state governors submit their governments expenses from dealing with the flood of illegal immigrants to the federal government for reimbursement. Yohos proposal also ensures the states flexibility to ensure the federal government doesnt sue them over their handling of illegal immigration.
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