January 5, 2014 - 6:00pm
It makes no sense to use crime that followed gambling into Atlantic City 40 years ago as a reason to deny Florida destination casinos today.
NRCC Bashes Alex Sink for Taking Money From Nancy Pelosi
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2014 - 10:00am
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) turned up the heat on former state CFO Alex Sink on Monday as she continues her bid for a congressional seat representing Pinellas County. Sink has no opposition for the Democratic nomination while three Republican hopefuls battle it out in next weeks primary.
The NRCC looked to link Sink to President Barack Obamas federal health-care law, noting 30 members of Congress, including U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., raised $132,500 for her.
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Charlie Crist Bashed by RPOF on Obamacare
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2014 - 7:59am
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) launched an attack on former Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday, trying to link him to President Barack Obamas federal health-care law. Despite joining the Democrats in 2012 after spending most of his political career as a Republican, Crist is the favorite for his new partys nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in November.
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Gary Johnson: '2014 Will be a Great Year for Liberty'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2014 - 7:53am
Former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico, the Libertarian Partys presidential nominee in 2012, weighed in late last week on the new year.
I believe 2014 will be a great year for liberty, Johnson emailed supporters on Friday. America has never been more fed up with big government. From learning of the NSAs abuses to experiencing the realities of government-run health care, Americans of all political persuasions are feeling the force of government in their personal lives like never before.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Hits Castro Regime For Jailing Activists
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2014 - 7:50am
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., came out swinging at the Castro regime ruling communist Cuba after reports emerged that democracy activists such as Berta Soler of the Ladies in White and Jose Daniel Ferrer of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU in Spanish) were arrested.
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Dennis Ross Welcomes Former Tom Rooney Aide to His Staff
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2014 - 7:48am
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., announced Polk County Deputy Sheriff Erin Killebrew Welch, who served as an aide to U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., is joining his staff as a field director.
Im thankful that Erin is joining our great team, said Ross. Her extensive knowledge of Polk and Hillsborough counties will serve my constituents from Floridas 15th Congressional District well.
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George LeMieux's View on College Tuition Won't Win Popularity Points in FAU Presidency Bid
January 4, 2014 - 6:00pm
Politics, By the Numbers
January 5, 2014 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- Two years from today, Iowa -- dark, brooding, enigmatic Iowa -- will be enjoying its quadrennial moment as the epicenter of the universe. And in 10 months, voters will vent their spleens -- if they still are as splenetic as they now claim to be -- in congressional elections. Some numbers define the political landscape.
Little Dog Lost
January 5, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Offers Praise for Jeff Atwater in Bid for FAU Presidency
Submitted by Anonymous on January 4, 2014 - 7:12pm
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater received warm words of praise from Gov. Rick Scott after he announced he'd be applying for presidency of Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University.
Jeff Atwater has the experience and the skill to be an outstanding president at Florida Atlantic University, said Scott in a statement released Saturday. While the school will no doubt consider multiple, qualified, prestigious candidates for the job, FAU would be well-served to have a leader like Jeff at the helm.
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