September 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
Southerland Calls Out Graham on Apalachicola Bay Flip-Flop
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 30, 2014 - 9:08am
Facing a tough challenge from Democrat Gwen Graham in November, U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., took off the gloves and went after his opponent on Monday, saying she flip-flopped on Floridas legal fight with Georgia over water headed to Apalachicola Bay. Southerland pointed to statements Graham made in the spring and at the start of August in which she questioned whether the legal fight was the way to go before changing her tune last week.
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Who Are You Calling the Party of the Rich?
September 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
The median American household saw its net worth decline by 36 percent during the Great Recession. That is a hard reality. A Republican held the White House when the crash hit, and voters, in no mood to be charitable, blamed the GOP. Besides, Democrats were ready with an explanation that slid right into an existing groove of American thinking: The financial crisis was caused by Republicans going easy on their big banker friends.
Five Questions for Don Eslinger
September 28, 2014 - 6:00pm
More Than Ever, Police Work Needs to Be Reported Fairly
September 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
Putting aside, for the moment, the incident in Ferguson, Mo., there is evidence that police work has changed dramatically and not always for the better.
Adam Putnam Headed for Big Win, New Poll Shows
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 29, 2014 - 4:36pm
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is running strong with five weeks to go until the general election. Putnam faces Democrat Thad Hamilton in November who served on the Broward County Soil and Water Commission.
According to a poll from the Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI) released on Monday, Putnam holds a solid lead with 41 percent while Hamilton follows with 29 percent. Putnam has the support of the Florida Chamber.
The poll of 813 likely voters was taken from Sept. 18-21 and had a margin of error of +/- 3.5 percent.
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Jeff Atwater Holds Strong Lead Over William Rankin in CFO Race
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 29, 2014 - 4:29pm
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater looks all set for four more years in Tallahassee, according to a new poll.
The poll from the Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI), which is affiliated with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, shows Atwater with a commanding lead over businessman William Rankin, the Democratic nominee. The Florida Chamber is backing Atwater in the race.
In the poll, which was released on Monday, Atwater takes 43 percent. Rankin trails behind with 27 percent support.
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Pam Bondi Routing George Sheldon in New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 29, 2014 - 4:24pm
A new poll from the Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI), which is affiliated with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, shows Attorney General Pam Bondi in solid shape to win re-election in November.
The Florida Chamber is backing Bondi, who has a strong lead over former DCF Secretary George Sheldon, the Democratic nominee who served as deputy attorney general under then-Attorney General Bob Butterworth. Sheldon won the Democratic primary last month over Florida House Minority Leader Perry Thurston, D-Fort Lauderdale.
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New Poll Has Florida Cabinet Incumbents Running Over Democratic Rivals
September 28, 2014 - 6:00pm
Medical Marijuana Proposal's Fate Still Unclear in New Poll
September 28, 2014 - 6:00pm
Even as both sides ramp up the attacks and launch TV commercials across the Sunshine State, a new poll shows a proposal on medical marijuana is set to go down to the wire in November.
The Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI), affiliated with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, released a poll Monday which indicates Amendment 2, a proposal to expand medical marijuana in the Sunshine State, is a jump ball with five weeks to go.
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