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"I don't worry about the Constitution," said Rep. Phil Hare, Democrat of Illinois, at a town hall meeting where voters questioned his support of the legislation that became Obamacare. You can find the clip on youtube.com, where it has 462,084 hits.
In an election year, it's all too easy for politicians to defer hard choices until after the polls have closed in November. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has taken the more difficult road with his "Path to Prosperity" budget.
A bipartisan "tweak" in a citizen-protest law is eliciting squawks from activists on the right and the left who call it one more way for politicians to distance themselves from the public.
"On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this can be solved, but it's important for him (Putin) to give me space. ... This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility."
By ARTHUR C. BROOKS, EDWIN J. FEULNER AND WILLIAM KRISTOLArthur C. Brooks, Edwin J. Fuelner and William KristolIn an election year, it's all too easy for politicians to defer hard choices until after the polls have closed in November. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) has taken the more difficult road with his "Path to Prosperity" budget.
"I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it."
WASHINGTON -- By now you've heard it plenty: The Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka "Obamacare," is like the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This creative bit of dot-connecting began with President Obama, and has been perpetuated by countless talk-show hosts and their guests.
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By Kevin Derby
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continued to assemble his war chest for 2014 in the third quarter. He raised more than $209,000 during that period and relied on almost $110,950 through in-kind donations. Putnam kept most of his haul in the bank, spending less than $53,700.
So far, Putnam has raised more than $800,100, spent almost $70,900 and relied on almost $193,840 through in-kind donations.
By Kevin Derby
Former state Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich is treading water in terms of fundraising as she continues her gubernatorial bid.
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Florida legislators raised some serious cash for this election cycle,according to the state Division of Elections.The totals put the senators in a good position for their 2014 re-election campaigns.
Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, was the leader of the pack this quarter, raising $411,000, while Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, trailed behind her with $283,000. Following Benacquisto and Negron was Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, who raised the third-highest amount at $253,000.
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Perhaps one of the most random names for potential nominees to take over U.S. Rep. Bill Young's seat in Congress is Anthony Sullivan's. While the name itself may not ring a bell, this commercial should:
Sullivan was involved in the effort to build "The Lens" design for a new St. Petersburg pier and explained his involvement in the project gave him new insight to what voters really want out of their leaders.
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Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said he doesn't have intentions to run for U.S. Rep. Bill Young's seat, furthering speculation that Crist is gearing up to make a second run for governor in 2014.
In a text message to Tampa 10 News reporter Preston Rudie Thursday night, the former governor said the run is "not happening!"
Several others announced Thursday they wouldn't be running for Young's seat, either, including Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, and Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater.
By Kevin Derby
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater raised some serious cash in the third quarter of 2013, bringing in more than $343,000 during that period and kept most of it in the bank, spending less than $7,900. Atwaters campaign relied on more than $75,600 through in-kind donations in the third quarter.
So far, Atwater has raised almost $538,250, relied on more than $442,270 through in-kind donations and spent around $22,200.
By Kevin Derby
Conservatives have launched a website petitioning Dr. Ben Carson to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. John Phillip Sousa IV, descendant and namesake of the famed patriotic composer, is the national chairman of the National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee and sent out an email to Republicans and conservatives on Thursday urging them to support his candidate.
By Kevin Derby
Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Orange Park, and Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, are teaming up to file a bill which gives law enforcement the right to arrest people who expose themselves without a warrant or without directly witnessing it. The bill will also increase penalties for repeat offenders.
By Kevin Derby
At the state Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced the Florida Park Service won the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence. The award is from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.
Florida becomes the first state to win the award three times for its park service. No other state has won the Gold Medal award twice.
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Ever since U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla., announced his decision to forgo re-election in 2014, the talk of the town has been who's going to run to take his place.
But not even a day after Young made his announcement, the list is getting shorter. Earlier Thursday morning, Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, said he wasn't going to campaign for Young's seat. Now, Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, says he will not be going for the seat, either.
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