Don't think just because Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy is running in a primarily Republican district, he's a dead man walking. Murphy might actually turn into one of the blue team's safest bets for re-election in 2014.

Gov. Rick Perry of Texas is going national as he contemplates a second bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Americans for Economic Freedom is running a television ad featuring Perry stressing the economic success of Republican-led states while bashing the policies of the Obama White House.
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Don't think just because Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy is running in a primarily Republican district, he's a dead man walking. Murphy might actually turn into one of the blue team's safest bets for re-election in 2014.
Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford will make a special appearance Monday at a complimentary reception to kick off Broward Days.
The independent, nonprofit organization has for 20 years served to bring together diverse business and community members on a legislative agenda to benefit Broward County and foster "a greater understanding of its tremendous economic impact on the state of Florida."
This year's theme is "Bringing Tallahassee to Broward." Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with Florida Cabinet members and other legislative leaders.
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WASHINGTON -- Two things are often said in this town: "A day is a year in politics." And, "It's all about 2014."
Combined, the two statements mean that much can happen between now and the midterm elections next year when Republicans hope to hold the House and gain the Senate -- and Democrats intend to hold the Senate and recover the House.
Sen. Marco Rubio affirmed his support Sunday for GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is facing a tea party primary challenge in his home state of Kentucky.
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"We told you you would lose!" wail the Beltway bundlers of the Republican establishment.
"We told you you would lose!" moan neoconservative columnists from their privileged perches on the op-ed pages of the Beltway press.