October 14, 2013 - 6:00pm
AFP Launches Town Halls Across Florida on Obamacare
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 14, 2013 - 4:46pm
With President Barack Obamas health care law in effect, the conservative Americans for Prosperitys (AFP) Florida chapter will be holding town hall events this month on it. The town halls launch on Tuesday in Sebring.
The Obamacare exchanges are open and navigators are out encouraging people to sign up, but there are still so many unknowns about the impacts of the law, said Slade OBrien. AFPs state director in Florida. Every day I hear questions from Floridians that are unsure about the law and how it is going to affect them.
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'Campaign to Fix the Debt' Hits Florida Airwaves
October 13, 2013 - 6:00pm
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Draws Fire on Shutdown in RNC Robocalls
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 14, 2013 - 3:18pm
On Monday, the Republican National Committee (RNC) hammered U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., in robocalls made to her district concerning the shutdown. The RNC targeted Wasserman Schultz in her role as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Similar calls were sent to voters in Nevada, home state of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. The RNC also launched calls against three Senate Democrats who are expected to have tough contests in 2014: Mark Begich of Alaska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Kay Hagan of North Carolina.
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Sally Bradshaw Resigns from Board of Education
Submitted by Anonymous on October 14, 2013 - 2:53pm
State Board of Education member Sally Bradshaw abruptly resigned from her position over the weekend.
Bradshawsaid in a two-paragraph letter to Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday that family obligations would prevent her from serving out the remainder of her term, which was set to end in December.
I appreciate your efforts to ensure that Floridas K-12 system continues to lead the nation in reform and accountability, she wrote. The resignation was effective immediately.
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Timothy Street Leaves John Tobia in the Dust in the Money Race
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 14, 2013 - 2:42pm
Rep. John Tobia, R-Melbourne Beach, has an opponent in next years Republican primary and could be facing a major threat.
Tobia raised $5,000-even in the third quarter of 2013 but spent almost $5,370 during the period. So far, Tobia has raised $27,350, loaned his campaign $5,000 and spent almost $18,625.
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Richard DeNapoli and Julio Gonzalez Raise Serious Cash in Sarasota County House Race
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 14, 2013 - 2:02pm
The money is flowing into Sarasota County where two Republican candidates build up war chests as they prepare to battle it out for the Florida House seat currently held by Rep. Doug Holder, R-Sarasota.
Attorney Richard DeNapoli, who served on the Florida Real Estate Commission and chaired the Broward County GOP, entered the race back in August. In most of that month and all of September, he raised almost $32,400 and loaned his campaign $150,000. DeNapoli kept most of it in the bank, spending more than $3,200.
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Alex Sink Goes to Washington?
October 13, 2013 - 6:00pm
Allen West Links Columbus Day and Militant Islam
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 14, 2013 - 1:19pm
Former U.S. Rep. Allen West celebrated Columbus Day on Monday by noting the link between Spanish exploration and their war against the Moors.
Wishing visitors a Happy Politically Incorrect Columbus Day, West took to Facebook and pointed toward a link between Islamic conquest and Columbus' discovery of the New World.
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Dorothy Hukill Launches Proposal to Cut CST, Save Floridians Millions
October 13, 2013 - 6:00pm
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