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Republicans and Blacks

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No Free Ride

Conservative Group Looks to Strengthen Marriage and Families in Florida

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David Jolly Starts Committee Assignments in Congress

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Ana Rivas Logan: A Political Turncoat Who Would Make Even Charlie Crist Blush

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Hillary Clinton Won't Have an Easy Ride to Presidency

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Senate Committee Approves Low-Dose Medical Marijuana Bill

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Big-Bear Fodder

RPOF and Florida Democrats Trade Punches Over Insults to Hispanics

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Before being elected to Congress in 2010, South Florida U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson was a veteran of Tallahassee, serving for more than a decade in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Speaking to the Florida Democratic Convention, Wilson -- wearing one of her many colorful hats -- tried to carry water for President Barack Obama before accusing Republicans of trying to suppress the vote.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Offers Peek at Obama's 2012 Plan

By Kevin Derby

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, took aim at Gov. Rick Scott in a speech at the Florida Democratic Convention at Walt Disney World on Saturday. Wasserman Schultz attacked Scott, pointing to his low poll numbers. She called for Democrats to pink slip Rick in 2014.

Mitt Romney Gets Backing of Florida Congressman Jeff Miller

By Kevin Derby

Former Gov. Mitt Romney picked up the endorsement of a leading Florida Republican for his presidential bid on Friday when U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, who represents the Panhandle in Congress, announced that he is backing Romney's efforts. I am proud to have Congressman Millers support, Romney said in a statement. He is a committed public servant both to the state of Florida and our countrys veterans and I will work with leaders like him to revitalize the state.

Connie Mack Attacks Bill Nelson and his 'Liberal Record'

By Kevin Derby

As he readies to enter the race to take on Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Connie Mack called Nelson out on Friday in an open letter. Yesterday in an interview you said you have a lot of work to do," wrote Mack. You couldnt be more right. You do indeed have a lot of work to do to explain to the people of Florida why you have turned your back on them time after time and instead stood in lockstep support with President Obamas failed liberal schemes.

Scott's Weekly Address Includes Video Recapping Brazil Trip

Gov. Rick Scott posted a video for his weekly radio address. The videohighlights the recently completed trade mission he headed to Sao Paulo, Brazil, with nearly 200 Florida individuals representing an array of businesses and organizations.

Will Biden Address 'Rape' Interview Before Florida Democrats?

Vice President Joe Biden is set to speak at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) event tonight in Orlando. It will be interesting if Biden brings up a recent contentious exchange with a reporter over comments he made considering the potential impact if the jobs legislation fails. Supposedly, some of Biden's staffers are still reeling from an interview where Human Events reporter Jason Mattera was able to catch the vice president offguard in a Senate hallway.

U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings Takes Food Stamp Challenge

U.S. Rep. Alcee Hasting, D-Miramar, is one of 10 Democrats taking up the Food Stamp Challenge, which requires spending a week eating only what can be purchased with an average week's Food Stamp allotment. The challenge was organized by the religious group Fighting Poverty With Faith because Congress is considering cutting the budget for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps, according to a release from the group. The program kicked off Thursday.

Bondi Joins National Effort to Curb Texting by Young Drivers

Attorney General Pam Bondi has joined a national effort urging young drivers not to text while driving. One of the saddest aspects of deaths associated with texting while driving is that in many cases the deaths were preventable, Bondi stated in release. The Stop Texts, Stop Wrecks campaign educates parents and teens on the dangers of texting while driving, which will save lives.

Central Florida GOP Officials Want Apology from Sen. Hays

A group of Republicans along the I-4 corridor -- where a congressional district has been discussed that would be weighted heavily with Hispanics -- want an apology from Sen. Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, for comments regarding Hispanics that Hays made during a redistricting hearing last week.

Comcast Connecting Free-Lunch Families to the Internet

Sen. Bill Nelson visited a Tallahassee middle school Thursday, joininga delegation of local state and county elected officials lending their support to a private cable giants effort to expand Internet access to low-income children. Comcastheld a media event at Griffin Middle School to announce its Internet Essentials programto parts of Florida within the footprint of the Philadelphia-based cable provider. The program, kicked off last year in Delaware, discounts Internet access and training to familiesthat havechildren in the federal free-lunch program.

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After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

Florida Continues to Flow Down History's River

Vacation Rental Giant on Winning Streak in Florida Courts

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