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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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By Kevin Derby
Republicans have to increasingly like their chances of taking down Rep. Carl Zimmerman, D-Dunedin, in 2014.
Zimmerman, who represents parts of Pinellas County, defeated Republican incumbent Peter Nehr in 2012 after two previous bids. Nehr faced a contested primary and his chances werent helped when news broke that the Republican House member took risque photos of himself.
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National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden has accepted an offer for asylum in Venezuela, according to a tweet sent Tuesday byRussian parliamentary spokesman Alexei Pushko. However, the tweet was deleted thereafter and it was not immediately certain why.
By Kevin Derby
With Rep. Seth McKeel, R-Lakeland, facing term limits in 2014, Colleen Burton has emerged as a strong contender to replace him in the Florida House to represent parts of Polk County.
By Kevin Derby
After defeating Frank Bruno in 2012, Sen. Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, started off with impressive fundraising in the first quarter of 2013 but her pace slowed considerably in the second quarter. Hukill raised more than $77,000 in the first quarter of 2013 and spent around $1,250. The second quarter was a different story as Hukill raised $15,000 and spent around $7,070.
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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi had some choice words on Obamacare on FOX News Tuesday morning. Bondi appeared on the news channel's "FOX & Friends" to give her insight about the newest twist in the federal health-care law after the Obama administration announcedon Friday it would be delaying requirements that health care insurance exchanges run by the states need to verify applicants eligibility for subsidized health care coverage.
By Kevin Derby
Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, did not exactly impress with his fundraising at the start of 2013. Between Jan. 22 and when the Legislature convened in early March, he raised $18,000, loaned his campaign $1,500 and spent around $4,570.
Simmons clearly ramped up his efforts in the second quarter of 2013. Between when the Legislature adjourned in early May and June 30, Simmons reeled in $84,810 and spent around $4,850.
By Kevin Derby
With Gov. Rick Perry of Texas announcing earlier on Monday that he would not seek another term, Gov. Rick Scott praised his record in Austin.
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Gov. Rick Scott has joined forces with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant in sending a letter to President Barack Obama, calling for an immediate end to the National Guard furloughs. The furloughs (forced leave without pay) began Monday.
"We are deeply concerned that the furlough will impact the readiness of the National Guard of our states to respond to state and regional emergencies during this traditional period of extreme weather," read the letter.
By Kevin Derby
On Monday, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas announced that he would not seek another term. Perry had been serving as governor since George W. Bush became president in 2001. This makes Perry the longest serving governor in Texas history. The time has come to pass on the mantle of leadership, Perry said at a media event in San Antonio on Monday.
By Kevin Derby
The second quarter of 2013 fundraising reports for candidates for the Florida Legislature are starting to trickle out -- and two Republican incumbents representing parts of the First Coast underwhelmed in that period. While members of the Legislature are prohibited from raising during session, neither Rep. Doc Renuart, R-Ponte Vedra, nor Rep. Janet Adkins, R-Fernandina Beach, did much in the way of fundraising during the entire period.
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