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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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Not since a 42-to-1 underdog named Buster Douglas knocked out undefeated heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in 1990 has there been an upset like economics professor Dave Brat defeating House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary in Virginia.
"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical."If Thomas Jefferson's benign reflection on Shays' Rebellion, that uprising of farmers in 1786 and 1787, is not the first thought that comes to mind today for his fellow Virginian Eric Cantor, surely it is understandable.
WASHINGTON -- The morning after, at breakfast at the Republicans' Capitol Hill Club, Virginia Rep. Robert Goodlatte was, as befits one of Washington's grown-ups, measured in his reaction to what 36,120 Virginia voters did the day before. It would, he says, be wise "to take a step back and a deep breath until we find out how everyone" -- meaning, especially, House Republicans -- "reacts to this." By "this" he indicates, with a wave of a hand, the one-word headline on Roll Call, a newspaper that covers Congress: "Stunner."
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) announced Tuesday the launch of their Dont Let Florida Go to Pot Coalition, which is about educating the public on the dire impact if Amendment 2 is approved allowing medical marijuana.
WASHINGTON -- So much for the argument that having more people armed in public places will result in fewer gun deaths.
The end of the world may be nigh: Uber-liberal politician Sandy D'Alemberte and I agree on something. It is that state Sen. John Thrasher would be a great president for Florida State University.
For 10 days, Americans have argued over the wisdom of trading five Taliban senior commanders for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.President Obama handed the Taliban a victory, critics contend, and imperiled U.S. troops in Afghanistan when the five return to the battlefield. Moreover, he has inspired the Haqqani network and other Islamists to capture more Americans to trade.
President Obama evidently was caught by surprise by the scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs.So, apparently, was VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, who evidently took at face value the corrupt VA statistics -- and who, after a distinguished military career, resigned last week.
Though President Barack Obama's first term was characterized by anemic economic growth, decreasing household income, prolonged joblessness, an unpopular health law, foreign policy blunders and bitter partisanship, the electorate seemed stubbornly unwilling to lay any of it at his feet. As late as July 2013, 35 percent of Americans assigned George W. Bush a "high degree" of blame for the economy versus only 19 percent who named Obama alone.
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By Kevin Derby
A new poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, finds Amendment 2, allowing more medical marijuana use in Florida, in excellent shape. The poll finds 66 percent of those surveyed support it while only 25 percent oppose it. The amendment needs 60 percent on the November ballot to pass.
The poll finds Floridians of all ages support the amendment though seniors support it less with only 58 percent of them backing it. Republicans are split on the proposal with 44 percent backing it while 42 percent oppose it.
By Kevin Derby
Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, released a poll on Tuesday which finds Gov. Rick Scott has caught former Gov. Charlie Crist and the race is now a dead heat with both candidates garnering 42 percent. An April poll from PPP had Crist leading 49 percent to 42 percent.
In the new poll, Scott does better against former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich, beating her 40 percent to 34 percent.
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Gov. Rick Scott made stops in Miami on Tuesday as part of his College Affordability Tour.
The governor addressed the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce to discuss reversing tuition increases as well asefforts to significantly reduce the cost of Florida prepaid savings plans, provide in-state tuition for veterans, and work with Florida state colleges to offer $10,000 degrees in important fields.
By Kevin Derby
Despite having served with former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., in the Florida House, Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, is backing Miami-Dade School Board member Carlos Curbelo for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Joe Garica, D-Fla.
By Kevin Derby
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to Michael Reininger, the president of All Aboard Florida. In the letter, Scott called for All Aboard Florida to listen to local input as they look to bring high-speed rail to the Sunshine State. The entire letter is below:
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., continued to criticize the Obama administration for agreeing to a deal releasing a captured American soldier for five Taliban leaders.
By Kevin Derby
Despite U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), saying she opposes Amendment 2, a leading Florida Democrat showcased his support of the medical marijuana proposal on Monday.
Like too many American families, my family was stricken by tragedy when my mother Jerrilyn was diagnosed with cancer, said Alan Clendenin, the first vice chairman of the Florida Democratic Party on Monday. For over a year we watched my mother battle this horrific disease. We lost my mom Aug. 25, 2008.
By Kevin Derby
With Gov. Rick Scott launching a tour of Florida focusing on keeping higher education costs under control, he is getting some air support from the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF). On Monday, the RPOF unveiled a Web ad hitting former Gov. Charlie Crist, the favorite for the Democratic nomination, on a host of fronts including raising tuition.
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Gov. Rick Scott will be headed to Fort Myers Monday to kick off his College Affordability tour.
According to a press release, the weeklong tour will "highlight [Scott's] efforts to reverse the burdensome tuition increases signed into law by Charlie Crist."
The governor will also discuss keeping college affordable for all Florida students as well as Scott's efforts to reduce the cost of Florida prepaid savings plans, provide in-state tuition for veterans, and "work with Florida state colleges to offer $10,000 degrees in important fields."
By Kevin Derby
Former Gov. Charlie Crist was endorsed by the state AFL-CIO this weekend as he runs for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November. Despite having spent most of his political career as a Republican, Crist, who joined the Democrats in December 2012, is the favorite for his new partys nomination.
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