March 9, 2014 - 7:00pm
Election Eve Poll Shows Nip-and-Tuck Contest in CD 13
March 9, 2014 - 7:00pm
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March 10, 2014 - 7:00pm
Alex Sink has Slight Lead Over David Jolly in PPP Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2014 - 2:56pm
A poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, shows a tight race in Tuesday's special election for the congressional seat left open by the death of U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla., as the contest is within the margin of error. The poll was commissioned by the League of Conservation Voters' Victory Fund which is backingformer state CFO Alex Sink, the Democratic candidate in the race,
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Rand Paul Aids David Jolly in CD 13
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2014 - 1:27pm
The various campaigns and the pundits are expecting a close contest in Tuesdays special election for the congressional seat left open by the death of longtime U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla. With that being the case, Republicans backing David Jolly are starting to worry about Libertarian Lucas Overby who has polled consistently in the mid-single digits and has cracked double digits in some polls.
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Carlos Curbelo Trashes Democrats, Obamacare at CPAC
Submitted by Anonymous on March 10, 2014 - 1:19pm
Republican congressional candidate Carlos Curbelo spoke at this year'sConservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, highlighting how his experiences as an immigrant from Cuba have shaped his political beliefs and criticizing Barack Obama's signature health-care law.
Curbelo was named a "Top 10 Conservative Under 40 at the American Conservative Unions annual conference.
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Rick Scott, First Coast Political Leaders Showcase JaxPort Investments
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2014 - 12:19pm
Gov. Rick Scott, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., and Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown reached across party lines to showcase the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) project at the Dames Point Marine Terminal, part of the JaxPort system. The new system will allow quicker cargo transfer and is estimated to create more than 340 construction jobs and lead to hundreds of jobs in the future. The project relies on both federal and state funding.
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Backing Rick Scott, NFIB Unveils 2014 Legislative Agenda
March 9, 2014 - 7:00pm
NFIB: Rick Scott Good for Small Businesses in Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2014 - 10:34am
The Florida chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) launched Small Business Days on Monday. The NFIBs program includes a reception at the governors mansion with Gov. Rick Scott.
Bill Herrle, the executive director of the Florida chapter of the NFIB, praised Scott on Monday, saying the governor was good for small businesses. Herrle also expressed support for Scotts call to cut business retail taxes by $100 million which is one of the governors chief goals for the current legislative session.
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Rick Scott's Team Hits Obama and Charlie Crist
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2014 - 9:06am
Gov. Rick Scotts campaign team weighed in on President Barack Obama vacationing in Florida over the weekend and former Gov. Charlie Crist appearing in Washington to speak at the annual Gridiron Club dinner. Despite spending most of his political life as a Republican, Crist is the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Scott in November.
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