With former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts releasing his jobs plan on Tuesday, supporters of his chief rival for the Republican presidential nomination -- Gov. Rick Perry of Texas -- ripped into his proposals.
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By Kevin Derby
Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, now running in a crowded Republican primary to see who will challenge Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012, took aim at President Barack Obama on Tuesday as the president prepares to address the nation on jobs on Thursday night.
By Kevin Derby
With President Barack Obama giving a speech on jobs on Thursday, the Republican National Committee (RNC) released a web video on Wednesday reminding voters of the presidents record on employment and the economy.
By Kevin Derby
Businessman James DeCocq celebrated a victory over Florida state Sen. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne, at the Conservative Roar event held over the Labor Day weekend in Sanford.
DeCocq took 107 votes while Altman, who represents parts of Brevard, Orange and Seminole counties, lagged behind with 34.
By Kevin Derby
Former Ambassador John Bolton, best known for his tenure as President George W. Bushsambassador to the United Nations, announced on Tuesday that he would not seek the Republican presidential nomination. While Bolton had said he was considering the possibility of running, he had done next to nothing in terms of setting up a campaign.
By Kevin Derby
On Saturday, businessman Herman Cain spoke at the Conservative Roar from the I-4 Corridor in Sanford and it paid off for the Republican presidential candidate as he won a straw poll held at the event.
By Kevin Derby
Software company owner Ron Rushing scored a win over Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, in a straw poll held over the Labor Day weekend in Sanford.
Rushing, who was briefly a candidate for the Republican nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, took 119 votes in the straw poll held at the A Conservative Roar. Gardiner, who represents parts of Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, took 51 votes.
By Kevin Derby
Over the Labor Day weekend, Central Florida businessman Craig Miller won a straw poll over his rivals in the Republican primary to challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.
In the straw poll held by A Conservative Roar in Sanford, Miller, a Vietnam veteran and former CEO of Ruth's Chris, took first place with 67 votes followed by businessman and retired Army officer Mike McCalister in second with 62 votes. Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner garnered 39 votes, ahead of former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux who recieved 34 votes.
By Kevin Derby
A poll released by Rasmussen Reports on Labor Day found that Texas Gov. Rick Perry was leading the pack of Republican presidential candidates in Iowa, home of the first 2012 caucus.
Perry topped the survey of likely caucus voters with 29 percent. U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, who won the Iowa Republican straw poll held in Ames last month, placed second with 18 percent. Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts placed third with 17 percent. U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who finished a strong second behind Bachmann in Ames, took fourth with 14 percent.
By Kevin Derby
With the Presidency 5 straw poll in Orlando and two debates in Florida coming up later this month, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas is ramping up his efforts as he continues his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
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