July 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
Black Lawmaker Mike Hill Calls Jesse Jackson's Commentary a 'Disgrace'
Submitted by Anonymous on July 31, 2013 - 8:18pm
Rep. Mike Hill, R-Pensacola, is speaking out on the comments Rev. Jesse Jackson has made about the state of Florida. Hill, who has joined various other lawmakers and even Gov. Rick Scott himself, is calling Jackson out for his comments where he called Florida an "apartheid state" and likened Scott to famous segregationist George Wallace.
Hill's statement read:
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Ander Crenshaw Pushes for Congressional Investigation of Benghazi
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 31, 2013 - 4:53pm
With the House Armed Services Committee getting a classified briefing on Wednesday on the attack that killed four Americans in Benghazi, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., called for a congressional investigation of how the Obama administration handled it.
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Democrats Won't Hear Tony Bennett's Grade-Change Explanation, Call for Resignation
July 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
Ron Paul Group Slams Marco Rubio on Backing Aid to Egypt
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 31, 2013 - 4:41pm
The gloves are coming off as Republicans start to position for the 2016 presidential race. On Wednesday, the Campaign for Liberty, chaired by former Congressman Ron Paul, attacked U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for voting to supply foreign aid to Egypt. Pauls son -- U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. -- and Rubio are both top contenders for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.
The Campaign for Liberty sent out a statement on Wednesday attacking Rubio:
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Rick Scott Picks a Winning Fight Against Jesse Jackson
July 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
Democrats Call for Tony Bennett's Resignation
Submitted by Anonymous on July 31, 2013 - 3:46pm
Democrats are calling for Commissioner of Education Tony Bennett's resignation after AP reported that Bennett had changed a charter school's grade in Indiana from a "C" to an "A." Media outlets have described the grade change as politically motivated due to the fact that the founder of the charter school in question, Christel DeHaan, is a big time GOP donor who has contributed over $2 million to Republican candidates and has given $130,000 to Bennett's campaign alone.
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Linda Stewart Gets a Republican Opponent in Orange County
July 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
Florida GOP Leader Bashes Jesse Jackson, Brings Up 'Hymietown' Comment
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 31, 2013 - 1:45pm
With Jesse Jackson going all out to attack Florida as an apartheid state as he calls for the Sunshine State to repeal the Stand Your Ground law, Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Lenny Curry is taking Democrats to task in the Sunshine State for allying with him.
Curry cited an anti-Semitic comment Jackson made during his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination about New York in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon.
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Linda Stewart Draws Republican Opponent in Orange County House Race
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 31, 2013 - 12:15pm
Rep. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, drew a Republican opponent on Wednesday as business owner Mo Pearson announced he was running for the seat, which represents parts of Orange County, as a Republican. Stewart beat Bob Brooks for the open seat in November.
Pearson founded 3E Consultants, an ecological services consulting firm. He has been active in the community, serving on numerous civic and business boards.
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