May 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Signs Student Privacy Bill
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 13, 2014 - 11:14am
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill from Sen. Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, and Rep. Jake Rayburn, R-Lithia, prohibiting the state from collecting biometrics and ensuring the newly created Florida Student Identification numbers will be used by the Department of Education instead of Social Security numbers.
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RGA Hits Charlie Crist for Cuba Flip-Flops
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 13, 2014 - 10:45am
The Republican Governors Association (RGA) came out swinging at former Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday, hitting the newly minted Democrat for changing positions on the embargo with Cuba. Crist, a former Republican who is now the Democratic front-runner to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November, had been a supporter of the embargo of that communist nation but now is against it.
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Allen West to Unveil New Endorsements Later in May
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 13, 2014 - 9:04am
Former U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., has promised to back 14 conservative Republicans in this years election and he will be unveiling some of them later this month.
Through his Allen West Guardian Fund PAC, the former Florida congressman will be heading to Washington on May 28 for a fundraiser at the Capitol Hill Club for a meet and greet luncheon with the next round of candidates to be endorsed by the Allen West Guardian Fund and a book signing event for his Guardian of the Republic.
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Joe Louis Centennial Celebrated on Tuesday
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 13, 2014 - 8:49am
Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest American athletes ever -- heavyweight boxing legend Joe Louis. Born in Alabama on May 13, 1914, Louis assembled a spectacular record of 66-3 with 52 wins by way of knockout. Winning the title from Cinderella Man Jim Braddock in 1937, Louis went on to make a record 25 defenses before retiring in 1948. Two of his losses -- to Ezzard Charles and Rocky Marciano -- came during a comeback in the early 1950s. During his tenure as champion, Louis served in the Army during World War II and was awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Mario Diaz-Balart Backs Carlos Curbelo to Challenge Joe Garcia
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 13, 2014 - 8:05am
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart announced he was backing Miami Dade School Board member Carlos Curbelo over former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., in the Republican primary to take on U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia. Diaz-Balart stressed Curbelos strong sense of integrity and commitment to government transparency, a subtle contrast to Garcia and Rivera who have been scandal-plagued in recent years.
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Demographics May Be Destiny -- But Not One Political Direction
May 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
Demography is destiny, we are often told, and rightly -- up to a point. The American electorate is made up of multiple identifiable segments, defined in various ways, by race and ethnicity, by age cohort, by region and religiosity (or lack thereof), by economic status and interest.
Over time, some segments become larger and some smaller. Some prove to be politically crucial, given the political alignments of the time. Others become irrelevant as they lose cohesion and identity.
Believe It: Charlie Crist Was Head to Toe About Racism
May 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
Most of the time, it's easy to be light and sassy about Charlie Crist. Frankly, on almost any occasion, he's good for a laugh.
Millions Already Flowing to Pro-Scott Ads
May 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
Democrat PAC Goes to Bat for Joe Garcia and Patrick Murphy
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 12, 2014 - 4:53pm
Democrat PAC Patriot Majority USA announced it will spend $700,000 in ads over the next two weeks to defend vulnerable Democrats in the U.S. House including two based in Florida.
The PAC will spend $141,000 to protect U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Fla., and another $122,000 to defend U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla.
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