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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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WASHINGTON -- No one forced me, but I finally decided it was time to discover what all the business was about Honey Boo Boo.
Just a few days after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the New York Times' Paul Krugman crowed triumphantly about the federal government's response to the disaster.
America's recent lurch toward socialism, in which Florida participated, has produced something rare among liberals in the Sunshine State: optimism.
Over the next year, we will probably see much controversy over the implementation of Obamacare.
At the Potsdam conference with Harry Truman and Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill learned that the voters of the nation he had led for five years through World War II had just voted to throw him out of office.
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By Kevin Derby
Conservatives and tea party supporters continue to try to recruit Dr. Ben Carson to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Carson is best known for his fierce criticism of President Barack Obamas federal health-care law.
John Phillip Sousa IV, the namesake of the patriotic composer and the chairman of the National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee, emailed conservatives on Wednesday night comparing Carson to former President Ronald Reagan.
By Kevin Derby
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) went after former Gov. Charlie Crist on Thursday, trying to link him to President Barack Obamas federal health-care law. Despite having spent most of his career in the GOP, Crist is the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November. Lenny Curry, the chairman of the RPOF, hit Crist for hiring Jim Messina as a campaign adviser -- a Democratic operative best known for managing Obamas 2012 campaign.
By Kevin Derby
Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, best known for his three bids for the White House, praised pro-life advocates taking part in the March for Life on Wednesday.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Rick Scott announced on Wednesday that Frontier Communications will expand operations in DeLand, adding almost 140 new jobs in the Volusia County area.
By Kevin Derby
A new poll shows former Gov. Charlie Crists numbers with Democrats are dropping, though he still holds a strong lead over former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich as they battle for their partys nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November. After spending most of his career as a Republican, Crist joined the Democrats at the end of 2012.
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Gov. Rick Scott released a new video Wednesday morning trumpeting the working class and employee success in the Sunshine State.
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By Kevin Derby
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an ad on Wednesday hitting former state CFO Alex Sink, the Democratic candidate in a special congressional election, on taxes and for backing President Barack Obamas federal health-care law.
By Kevin Derby
With pro-life advocates from across the nation in Washington on Wednesday for the 41st annual March for Life, U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., reaffirmed his opposition to abortion.
Every day, more than 3,000 children are aborted in America the same country that is called the land of the free and the home of the brave, Ross said. This is not just unacceptable it is a horrific tragedy. These children are precious and are truly gifts. Each child is a miracle.
By Kevin Derby
Republican congressional candidate David Jolly won the endorsement of U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Wednesday. McCain, best known for being the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, praised Jolly for his work on behalf of veterans.
By Kevin Derby
Rep. Larry Metz, R-Groveland, became the 20th state legislator to back Blaise Ingoglias bid for a Florida House seat representing parts of Hernando County.
Im pleased to join the growing list of my colleagues with my endorsement of Blaise Ingoglia for the Florida House, said Metz on Wednesday. Blaise understands the importance of limited government, low taxes, balanced budgets, and more personal responsibility. He is a conservative voice that will represent the people of District 35 well in Tallahassee.
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