June 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
Medical Marijuana Amendment in Good Shape in New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 10, 2014 - 11:29am
A new poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, finds Amendment 2, allowing more medical marijuana use in Florida, in excellent shape. The poll finds 66 percent of those surveyed support it while only 25 percent oppose it. The amendment needs 60 percent on the November ballot to pass.
The poll finds Floridians of all ages support the amendment though seniors support it less with only 58 percent of them backing it. Republicans are split on the proposal with 44 percent backing it while 42 percent oppose it.
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Rick Scott Catches Sinking Charlie Crist in New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 10, 2014 - 11:25am
Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, released a poll on Tuesday which finds Gov. Rick Scott has caught former Gov. Charlie Crist and the race is now a dead heat with both candidates garnering 42 percent. An April poll from PPP had Crist leading 49 percent to 42 percent.
In the new poll, Scott does better against former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich, beating her 40 percent to 34 percent.
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Rick Scott Hits Miami for College Affordability Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on June 10, 2014 - 11:19am
Gov. Rick Scott made stops in Miami on Tuesday as part of his College Affordability Tour.
The governor addressed the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce to discuss reversing tuition increases as well asefforts to significantly reduce the cost of Florida prepaid savings plans, provide in-state tuition for veterans, and work with Florida state colleges to offer $10,000 degrees in important fields.
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Will Weatherford Backs Carlos Curbelo Over David Rivera to Challenge Joe Garcia
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 10, 2014 - 11:11am
Despite having served with former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., in the Florida House, Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, is backing Miami-Dade School Board member Carlos Curbelo for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Joe Garica, D-Fla.
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Rick Scott: All Aboard Florida Needs to Listen to Local Concerns
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 10, 2014 - 9:22am
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to Michael Reininger, the president of All Aboard Florida. In the letter, Scott called for All Aboard Florida to listen to local input as they look to bring high-speed rail to the Sunshine State. The entire letter is below:
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Recruiter Steps Down From FSU Presidential Search
June 8, 2014 - 6:00pm
Why Not the Best for FSU?
June 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
The end of the world may be nigh: Uber-liberal politician Sandy D'Alemberte and I agree on something. It is that state Sen. John Thrasher would be a great president for Florida State University.
The Endless Invasion of America
June 9, 2014 - 6:00pm
For 10 days, Americans have argued over the wisdom of trading five Taliban senior commanders for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
President Obama handed the Taliban a victory, critics contend, and imperiled U.S. troops in Afghanistan when the five return to the battlefield. Moreover, he has inspired the Haqqani network and other Islamists to capture more Americans to trade.
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June 8, 2014 - 6:00pm
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