
Repeat Performance
An Independent Florida? No Way, People Say
Political Bits and Pieces
After being selected by Florida State Universitys (FSU) board of trustees to be its next president, FloridaSen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, resigned asGov. Rick Scottsre-election campaign chairman on Wednesday.
Jay Carney's Pinocchio Problem
By now, everyone knows that there's a revolving door between Democratic politics and the "objective" news media. But does it have to spin so fast? On Sept. 10, CNN announced it hired former White House press secretary Jay Carney as a commentator, citing his "invaluable voice for the network" after his five years inside the Obama administration.
A Basket of Snakes
"Once war is forced upon us, there is no other alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end.
Rick Scott Announces State Debt Lowered by $400 Million
On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott said the state debt had been paid down by $400 million this year. During Scotts time in office, the state debt went from $28.2 billion to its current $24.2 billion.
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Marco Rubio Muscles Up, Taking a Page from Newt Gingrich's Playbook
NRCC Targets Joe Garcia With TV Blitz in South Florida
GE Oil & Gas Bringing 500 New Jobs to Jacksonville
Gov. Rick Scott hit Jacksonville on Friday to announce GE Oil & Gas is building a new facility, creating 500 jobs and adding $50 million to the First Coasts economy.
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Amendment 2 on Medical Marijuana Garners New Opposition
The Florida Council of 100 announced on Friday it was opposing Amendment 2, a proposal to increase medical marijuana use in the Sunshine State. To pass, Amendment 2 needs 60 percent on the ballot in November.
The dangers of the use of Schedule I drugs such as marijuana are well-documented, said Steve Halverson, the chairman of the Florida Council of 100, on Friday. The provisions of Amendment 2 threaten Floridians quality of life because they are too nebulous, too loose and too lacking in common-sense protection from inappropriate and dangerous use.
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