April 13, 2014 - 6:00pm
Paige Kreegel Vows to Fight Against Abortion
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 15, 2014 - 9:22am
Former state Rep. Paige Kreegel pointed to his A rating from Florida Right to Life during his time in Tallahassee and insisted he would continue the fight against abortion if he wins the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Kreegel battles businessman Curt Clawson and Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the Republican primary a week from Tuesday.
"If elected, I will continue to safeguard the rights of the unborn by way of pro-life policies, Kreegel said on Tuesday.
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Rick Scott Featured in Latest RGA Video
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 15, 2014 - 9:17am
The Republican Governors Association (RGA) showcased Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., in its latest American Comeback video released on Tuesday.
In the video, Scott talks up his personal story, how he rose from poverty and how his own experiences shaped what he fights for in the political arena, especially job creation. The Scott campaign is already running television ads, including some of which showcase the governors personal story.
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Lizbeth Benacquisto Highlights Pro-Life Positions in CD 19
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 15, 2014 - 9:06am
With a week to go in the Republican primary in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress, Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, is playing up her pro-life credentials.
Benacquisto showcased her A rating from Florida Right to Life for her time in Tallahassee and vowed to continued fighting against abortion.
As a mom, protecting life is my greatest priority and I am honored to receive an 'A' rating from Florida Right to Life, Benacquisto noted late on Monday.
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Dems Play Politics With Bogus 77-cent Differential in Male-Female Pay
April 14, 2014 - 6:00pm
An economist serving on a second-term president's Council of Economic Advisers might expect to weigh in on fundamental issues, restructuring the tax system or making entitlement programs sustainable over the long term. Barack Obama once talked of addressing such issues, and Republican leaders such as House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp are doing so.
RPOF Files FEC Complaint Over Morgan & Morgan Ad
Submitted by Anonymous on April 14, 2014 - 6:50pm
The Republican Party of Florida filed an official complaint with the Federal Elections Commission over a Morgan & Morgan TV ad featuring Charlie Crist.
The ad airedSunday on WCTV, aCBS Tallahassee affiliate station.
Crist's employer and large Democrat donor John Morgan said the airing was a mistake and should have been pulled.
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Rand Paul Backs Curt Clawson in CD 19
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 14, 2014 - 4:59pm
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced on Monday that he was backing businessman Curt Clawson in the Republican primary to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Clawson takes on Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, and former state Rep. Paige Kreegel in the primary on April 22.
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Florida Politicians Observe Passover in Shadow of Kansas Shooting
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 14, 2014 - 4:46pm
With Passover starting at sunset on Monday, Gov. Rick Scott and some of the leading politicians in Florida offered their thoughts, especially in light of a shooter killing three people at a Jewish center in Overland Park, Kan., over the weekend.
"Ann and I wish all those celebrating Passover a happy and healthy holiday and I look forward to taking part in a traditional Seder with members of our Jewish community this evening, Scott said on Monday. Passover is a time where we can all reflect on the freedom we have in our great state and nation.
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Gubernatorial-Race Attacks Turn to South Florida
April 13, 2014 - 6:00pm
Carlos Lopez-Cantera Goes on the Attack Against Charlie Crist
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 14, 2014 - 3:58pm
The Florida Legislature may have taken a week off for Passover and Easter, but the Florida gubernatorial campaign showed no signs of slowing down on Monday as former Gov. Charlie Crist exchanged fire with Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera who played a traditional role for the running mate by going on the attack.
Crist, the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott despite spending most of his political year in the Republican ranks, spoke at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Monday.
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