March 25, 2014 - 7:00pm
Sarah Palin Endorses Lizbeth Benacquisto, Attacks Curt Clawson in CD 19
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 26, 2014 - 2:17pm
Former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska announced on Wednesday that she is backing Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress.
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Scott Bouncing Back Against Crist; Obama, Obamacare Big Negatives
March 25, 2014 - 7:00pm
A new poll shows Gov. Rick Scott is roaring back even as President Barack Obama and his federal health-care law continue to remain unpopular in the Sunshine State.
A poll from St. Leo University released Wednesday shows former Gov. Charlie Crists lead over Scott shrinking. In December, a St. Leo poll had Crist with 46 percent while Scott took 34 percent. The new poll has Crist with 43 percent while Scott takes 39 percent. Scott does much better when matched against former state Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich. The Republican takes 40 percent while Rich garners 32 percent.
Medical Marijuana Legalization Gets Strong Support in Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 26, 2014 - 12:44pm
A poll from St. Leo University released on Wednesday finds strong support for legalizing medical marijuana in the Sunshine State. Floridians will vote on a proposed state Constitution amendment in November to legalize medical marijuana. If it garners 60 percent, the proposed amendment will pass.
The poll finds 75 percent of those surveyed favor legalizing medical marijuana with 30 percent of the total surveyed backing across-the-board legalization. Only 19 percent say they think marijuana should remain illegal under all circumstances.
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Barack Obama Sinking in Florida, Per St. Leo University Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 26, 2014 - 12:35pm
A poll from St. Leo University released on Wednesday shows President Barack Obama sinking in Florida with only 39 percent of likely voters approving of him while 50 percent disapprove of him. Obama carried Florida in both 2008 and 2012.
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Rick Scott Gains Ground on Charlie Crist in New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 26, 2014 - 12:23pm
A poll from St. Leo University released on Wednesday shows former Gov. Charlie Crists lead over Gov. Rick Scott shrinking. Back in December, a St. Leo poll had Crist with 46 percent while Scott took 34 percent. The new poll has Crist with 43 percent while Scott takes 39 percent. Scott does much better when matched against former state Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich. The Republican takes 40 percent while Rich garners 32 percent.
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March 26, 2014 - 7:00pm
Florida Divided on In-State Tuition for Undocumented Aliens, Backs It for Veterans
March 25, 2014 - 7:00pm
A University of North Florida (UNF) poll released on Wednesday finds Florida somewhat divided on giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition but supporting other tuition proposals in Tallahassee.
Florida Backs Giving In-State Tuition to Veterans
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 26, 2014 - 10:22am
A University of North Florida (UNF) poll released on Wednesday shows Florida backs efforts to give veterans in-state tuition for colleges and universities across the Sunshine State. As part of the Florida GI Bill, giving veterans in-state tuition was a chief legislative priority for both Florida Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, and Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel.
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Half of Floridians Want In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 26, 2014 - 10:12am
A University of North Florida (UNF) poll released on Wednesday finds half of Floridians support giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition but the poll also finds the proposal generates passionate opposition.
The survey shows 33 percent strongly support the proposal to give illegal immigrants in-state tuition while 17 percent say they somewhat support it. But 29 percent strongly oppose the idea and 11 percent somewhat oppose it.
The poll of 565 Floridians was taken from March 6-16 and had a margin of error of +/- 4.12 percent.
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