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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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"One question, Mr. President," read the words on the front cover of this week's Economist, behind a silhouette of the back of Barack Obama's head, "just what would you do with another four years?"
Im concerned about our countrys competitive drive. Economists of all stripes call for skilled workers as the essential ingredient of a strong and growing economy.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Much ponderous, chin-stroking analysis has followed the Republican National Convention's un-highlight -- the 10-minute monologue by the erstwhile Dirty Harry/Blondie/Rowdy Yates when Clint Eastwood conversed with an empty chair.
Americans elected a stranger as president in 2008.
At the request of Sunshine State News, award-winning professional photographer Steven Martine spent a few days this past week at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, in and particularl
After reading Barack Obama's book "Dreams from My Father," it became painfully clear that he has not been searching for the truth, because he assumed from an early age that he had already found the truth -- and now it was just a question of filling in the details and deciding how to change things.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Gazing out on the pale continent of the Republican National Convention, it was interesting to ponder: What if Barack Obama had been a Republican?
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By Kevin Derby
Americans are expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving holiday this week, ensuring record numbers of travelers across the nation. There will be even more travelers in Florida due to the largest college football rivalry in the state being renewed on Saturday as the Florida State Seminoles head to Gainesville to play the Florida Gators.
On Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol announced it would be monitoring highways across the Sunshine State over the holiday, including bringing up reserve troopers from Thursday until Sunday.
By Kevin Derby
The C-SPAN bus will be coming to the First Coast in early December. On Monday, Flagler College announced the C-SPAN bus will be arriving in front of the Ringhaver Student Center in St. Augustine on Dec. 5.
The C-SPAN bus showcases various C-SPAN shows and website, including the cable stations coverage of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
By Kevin Derby
From his perch on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, freshman U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., said he welcomed the major powers agreement with Iran over its nuclear program but did urge some caution.
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Gov. Rick Scott will be joining Hertz on Tuesday to break ground on their new headquarters in Florida, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Rental car company Hertz will be moving its headquarters from Park Ridge, N.J., to Estero, Fla.
"This is truly the largest economic event in Lee County's history and we've been established since 1887; that is no understatement," said Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann.
By Kevin Derby
Florida commands the top two spots on the U.S. House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and chairwoman U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., and ranking minority member U.S. Rep.Ted Deutch, D-Fla., offered cautious words about the nuclear deal with Iran announced over the weekend.
By Kevin Derby
After managing Bill De Blasios dark-horse triumph to be the next mayor of New York City, Bill Hyers is one of the hottest names among Democratic strategists. Hyers will be headed to Florida as he attempts a follow-up, guiding former Gov. Charlie Crists bid to defeat Gov. Rick Scott.
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Support for President Barack Obama is falling in polls everywhere.
In a recent Rasmussen Reports poll, Obama's leadership rating took a hit, with over half of likely American voters rating his leadership as either fair or poor. This number includes 44 percent who view Obama as a poor leader and 16 percent who see him as a fair leader.
Only 20 percent said they rated Obama's leadership as excellent. The same amount said his leadership was good.
By Kevin Derby
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) opened the short Thanksgiving week with a jab at former Gov. Charlie Crist, the ex-Republican running for governor in 2014 as a Democrat. RPOF Chairman Lenny Curry looked to tie Crist to the increasingly unpopular federal health care backed by President Barack Obama.
By Nancy Smith
Not only is Alex Sink getting a Nancy Pelosi-led fancy Washington, D.C., fundraiser to bulk up her coffers, now she's got EMILY's List pitching its 3 million members to save her from Republican lobbyist-opponent David Jolly in her quest to win the late C.W. Bill Young's congressional seat.
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Obama's ship might be sinking in polls, but Charlie Crist is still onboard.
Crist met with reporters in West Palm Beach Friday, supporting both the president and his signature health care plan.
The plan is a good one," said Crist about Obamacare. "I support what the president is trying to do. Hes trying to bring affordable health care to millions of our fellow Floridians.
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