October 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
Americans Want Era of Big Government to End
Submitted by Anonymous on October 10, 2014 - 2:35pm
A new poll finds most Americans want an end to the era of big government, with more than half of them saying they view the federal government unfavorably.
The Rasmussen Reports poll of 1,000 likely U.S. voters found 64 percent of respondents viewed the federal government as "somewhat unfavorable" or "very unfavorable," while only 28 percent said they viewed the federal government as "somewhat favorable." A minuscule number -- 4 percent -- of voters said they view the government as "very favorable."
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Mistaken Identity
October 10, 2014 - 6:00pm
Scott, Crist Face Off in First Debate, But Stick to Campaign Talking Points
Submitted by Anonymous on October 10, 2014 - 12:32pm
Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist duked it out for their first of three televised debates Friday morning in Miramar, but both candidates mainly stuck to their talking points and pointed fingers at each other on a wide range of issues.
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New Poll: Obama and Scandals Hurting Garcia Against Curbelo
October 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
Carlos Curbelo Leads Joe Garcia in New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 10, 2014 - 11:37am
A new poll shows Miami Dade School Board Member Carlos Curbelo, the Republican nominee, has the edge on U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Fla.
The poll from Saint Leo University Polling Institute shows Curbelo taking 46 percent while Garcia garners 42 percent.
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Vern Buchanan Warns About Obama Closing Gitmo
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 10, 2014 - 11:26am
With reports emerging that President Barack Obama wants to close the terrorist detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by using executive power, a prominent Republican congressman from the Sunshine State is pushing back.
Why is the White House even discussing this as we battle a brutal enemy that has beheaded two Americans? asked U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., the only member of the Florida delegation to sit on the Ways and Means Committee. Bringing dangerous terrorists into the U.S. makes no sense and sends the wrong message to our enemies and allies.
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Marco Rubio, Corrine Brown Take Their Lumps in 'Best and Worst of Congress' Survey
October 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
The Washingtonian magazine released its Best and Worst of Congress survey of congressional staffers this week and politicians from the Sunshine State took home some of the awards but most of them proved dubious honors.
First launched back in 1986, the survey is gathered once every two years to gain some insight on what congressional staffers think about their bosses and other elected officials in both wings of the Capitol.
Marco Rubio Endorses Carol Platt Against Alan Grayson
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 10, 2014 - 8:30am
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced on Friday that he was backing Republican challenger Carol Platt over U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla.
"Carol is a principled leader with the ability to work across party lines for the betterment of our community, state and country, Rubio said. We need Carol in Washington because she will fight for Central Florida and to help more people achieve the American dream. She's the kind of uniting voice our state and our country need right now. I'm proud to give her my full support."
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Democrats on Defensive Over Role of Government
October 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
Things are spinning out of control. Out of control, at least, by government, and by the United States government in particular. You don't have to spend much time reading the news -- or monitoring your Twitter feed -- to get that impression. Armed fighting in Ukraine. Islamic State beheadings in Iraq and Syria. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators in Hong Kong.
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