Barack Obama's statement that the death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy that cries out for a more thorough investigation was the right and necessary thing to say.
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People always think theyre behaving ethically, even when theyre being hauled off in handcuffs," said veteran newspaperwoman-turned-Leon County Commission candidate Mary Ann Lindley at a community conversation on ethics.
President Barack Obama's 17-minute video, "The Road We've Traveled," gives us an idea of how he wants to frame the issues in the fall election.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- As the sun rises and dabs Caesars Palace with morning rouge, irony struts down the strip of casinos, shops and nightclubs.
WASHINGTON -- Obamacare dominated the 2010 midterms, driving its Democratic authors to a historic electoral shellacking. But since then, the issue has slipped quietly underground.
The recent shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by volunteer crime-watcher George Zimmerman in Seminole County has Florida Democrats in a furor, calling for a re-examination
As I listened to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan describe his latest budget plan in a speech at the American Enterprise Institute this week, I couldn't help thinking how different things will be in Britain when Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne steps out of No. 11 Downing St. with a battered red briefcase holding his budget for the forthcoming year.
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By Kevin Derby
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Vice Chairman Blaise Ingoglia won the support of Rep. MaryLynn Magar, R-Hobe Sound, for his bid to represent parts of Hernando County in the Florida House. Magar becomes the 17th legislator to back Ingoglia.
I am pleased to offer my endorsement of Blaise Ingoglia, Magar said in a statement on Thursday. Blaise is a natural born leader, committed to ensuring Florida continues to grow and thrive. His conservative values along with his private-sector experience will be a great asset to the Florida House.
By Kevin Derby
Conservative former U.S. Rep. Allen West, who has opened the door to a political comeback in 2016, defended religion in the public square and expressed doubts that nonreligious people can be happy.
I had a meeting in downtown D.C. and am standing at the McPherson Square Metro and an advertisement caught my eye saying, Millions of Americans are living happily without religion. The ad is sponsored by the Center for Inquiry, West posted on Facebook on Wednesday.
By Kevin Derby
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Smith, R-N.H., told the New Hampshire Union Leader on Wednesday that he will not run again for the Senate. Smith, who made two bids for the Senate in Florida, had thrown his name out as a possible candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., in 2014.
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Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, said he wouldn't be making a run for Bill Young's congressional seat in 2014, according to SaintPetersblog.
Brandes said he wouldn't be looking to take Young's seat, but would instead focus on his re-election to the Florida Senate.
By Kevin Derby
A new poll released Thursday finds former Gov. Charlie Crist with a small lead over Gov. Rick Scott in a possible 2014 match-up.
The University of North Florida released a poll which shows Crist taking 44 percent while Scott follows with 40 percent. Crist, who is now a Democrat after winning three statewide offices as a Republican, beats Scott among independents, 41 percent to 33 percent.
The poll finds Scott does much better when matched against former state Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich. Scott takes 43 percent against Rich who follows with 28 percent.
By Kevin Derby
Former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska and the Tea Party Express are stepping into the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey on Saturday. Based on the polls, the Democrats look well-positioned to expand their majority in the Senate as Newark Mayor Cory Booker has a solid lead over former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan, the Republican candidate. The seat is currently held by U.S. Sen. Jeffrey Chiesa, R-N.J., who was appointed to the seat after the death of longtime U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, Florida TaxWatch testified in front of the Florida Senate Government Oversight and Accountability Committee and called for a state agency focused on information technology (IT).
"Florida needs to more efficiently spend public money on the state's IT needs," said Dominic M. Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch. "A state IT agency is the best way to hold individual agencies and the vendors who serve them accountable to Florida taxpayers."
By Kevin Derby
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is holding a fundraiser in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night for candidates in their Jumpstart tier, including Gwen Graham who hopes to challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla.
Lenny Curry, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) looked to connect Graham to U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in a statement released on Wednesday. Curry and the RPOF have attempted to link Graham to Pelosi in recent months. Graham has refused to say if she would vote for Pelosi to be House speaker.
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U.S. Rep Tom Rooney, R-Fla., had kind words for fellow congressman Bill Young, R-Fla., who announced Wednesday he would not seek re-election in 2014 and would be retiring instead:
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Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry spoke on U.S. Rep. Bill Young, after Young announced on Wednesday he had decided to forgo re-election in 2014 and retire.
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