July 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
Mario Diaz-Balart: Immigration Reform Dead for 2014; Blames Obama
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 10, 2014 - 2:13pm
U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., said on Thursday that immigration reform is dead for 2014. Diaz-Balart is a vocal proponent of immigration reform. While he praised the help he got from the other side of the isle, the Florida Republican took shots at the Democratic leadership and President Barack Obama, saying they did little to advance the issue.
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Florida Poll: Rand Paul Bests Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio Against Hillary Clinton
July 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Takes the Lead Over Charlie Crist in New Poll, Thanks to Independents
July 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rand Paul Runs Closer to Hillary Clinton in Florida Poll than Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 10, 2014 - 12:25pm
A new poll shows U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., running better in Florida against former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton than two potential Republican presidential candidates from the Sunshine State.
The poll of registered Florida voters from WFLA and Survey USA finds Clinton, the heavy favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, leading Paul within the margin of error. Clinton takes 46 percent while Paul garners 42 percent.
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Rick Scott Keeps Narrow Edge on Charlie Crist in New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 10, 2014 - 12:18pm
A new poll from WFLA and Survey USA finds Gov. Rick Scott with a small lead over former Gov. Charlie Crist, the favorite in next months Democratic primary despite having spent most of his political life as a Republican.
Scott takes 45 percent in the poll of likely voters while Crist takes 43 percent. While 7 percent back other candidates, 5 percent remain undecided. A Survey USA poll released on June 24 had Scott with 43 percent and Crist at 42 percent.
The poll of 558 likely Florida voters was taken from June 30-July 2 and had a margin of error of +/- 4.2 percent.
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Maurice Ferre, Who Backed Rick Scott in 2010, Endorses Nan Rich
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 10, 2014 - 12:05pm
Former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre endorsed former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich for governor on Wednesday. After an underwhelming bid for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, Ferre crossed party lines to endorse Republican Rick Scott in 2010. Rich is an underdog against former Gov. Charlie Crist in next months Democratic primary.
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Florida TaxWatch: Aircraft Manufacturing Well-Positioned to Grow
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 10, 2014 - 12:00pm
Florida TaxWatch showcased airplane manufacturing in the Sunshine State in a report released on Thursday.
"Florida is a great place to do business, and the state's commitment to investing in aircraft manufacturing is ensuring that Florida's economy continues to benefit from this important industry sector," said Dominic Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, on Thursday.
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Marco Rubio and Debbie Wasserman Schultz Respond to Hobby Lobby Decision
July 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
RPOF Runs Ad Contrasting Rick Scott and Charlie Crist
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 10, 2014 - 11:23am
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) unveiled a new ad on Thursday entitled "The Better Governor," and the ad contrasts Gov. Rick Scott with former Gov. Charlie Crist.
The new ad focuses on the two governors records in Tallahassee, honing in on the sharp rise in unemployment under Crist.
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