February 6, 2014 - 6:00pm
Ted Yoho Draws Another Dem Opponent in North Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 6, 2014 - 1:33pm
Marihelen Wheeler, a middle-school teacher in Gainesville who ran for the Florida House in 2012, is setting her sights higher as she filed to run against U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla.
In 2012, Wheeler ran a scrappy campaign but was outspent by primary rival Clovis Watson. However, she did reel in some endorsements, especially from teachers unions, including the Alachua County Education Association and the Marion County Education Association. She has also garnered the backing of the Alachua County Young Democrats.
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February 6, 2014 - 6:00pm
'Where in the World is Alex Sink?' asks David Jolly
Submitted by Anonymous on February 6, 2014 - 11:38am
Has former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink gone missing?Not necessarily, but David Jolly wants to know where Sink's been hiding.
Paying homage to the '80s video game hit "Carmen Sandiego," Jolly's campaign team asked the following on Thursday:
"Can you help us figure out where Alex Sink is? Here are some clues:
* She may spend a few hours at the Botanical Garden.
* She may be meeting with President Obama to console him after
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NFIB PAC Backs David Jolly for Congress
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 6, 2014 - 11:21am
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) fell in line behind Republican David Jolly in the special election being held in Pinellas County for the congressional seat held for decades by the late U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla. Jolly takes on former state CFO Alex Sink, the Democratic candidate, and Libertarian Lucas Overby in the March 11 general election. SAFE (Save America'?s Free Enterprise) Trust, NFIB's PAC, endorsed Jolly on Thursday.
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Charlie Crist Dashes to Post $245,500 in January Contributions
Submitted by Anonymous on February 6, 2014 - 10:42am
In a frantic dash to dispel talks that his fundraising numbers are lagging, Charlie Crist posted $245,500 in contributions to wrap up the month of January.
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AFP Goes to Bat for Steve Southerland With TV Ad
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 6, 2014 - 10:08am
This week, Americans for Prosperitys (AFP) Florida chapter launched a television ad to support U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., for opposing President Barack Obamas federal health-care law. AFP is spending $16,000 to run the ad over the next three weeks. Southerland is a top Democratic target as Gwen Graham, daughter of former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, is challenging him in November.
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Marco Rubio Looks to Close Obamacare's Risk Corridors
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 6, 2014 - 9:48am
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., appeared on Greta Van Susterens show on Fox News on Wednesday night, weighing in against President Barack Obamas federal health-care law. Rubio pointed to risk corridors, included in the law, as a major fiscal liability. The interview went as follows:
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RPOF Goes After Charlie Crist on Obamacare
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 6, 2014 - 9:25am
Former Gov. Charlie Crist is continuing to make the rounds on national news shows as he pushes his new memoir which explains why he left the Republican ranks to run for the U.S. Senate in 2010 with no party affiliation. Crist joined the Democrats in December 2012 and is his new partys front-runner to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November.
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) continues to pound Crist and looks to link him to President Barack Obamas federal health-care law which polls badly in Florida.
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February 6, 2014 - 6:00pm
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