October 8, 2012 - 6:00pm
Wall Street Journal: Rick Scott Graded 'A' on Governors List for Fiscal Policy
Submitted by Nancy Smith on October 9, 2012 - 1:12pm
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has been singled out for commendation and named an "outstanding tax reformer" in Tuesday's Wall Street Journal.
Writing for the Wall Street Journal Tuesday, Chris Edwards bemoans members of Congress for creating an economic mess with "chronic overspending and inability to deliver stable, pro-growth tax policies."
But, says Edwards, around the country are a few guys who who are making real fiscal progress -- and they're all in state capitols. Chief among them: Rick Scott.
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National Democrats Cancel a Third $502,520 Ad Buy for Keith Fitzgerald
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 9, 2012 - 12:38pm
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committeehas cancelled another ad buy for congressional candidate Keith Fitzgerald, further distancing itself from the Democrat's campaign. This is the third consecutive week the DCCC has cancelled airtime in FL-16, totaling over $1.1 million.
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Political Consultant: Here's Why Pew Poll Lights Up Mitt Romney
Submitted by Nancy Smith on October 9, 2012 - 1:26am
The new Pew Research Center poll -- placing Mitt Romney ahead of Barack Obama by 4 points -- is perhaps the strongest evidence to date that the president has paid a political price for his lackluster performance in the first presidential debate, the debate closest to the hearts of voters.
The debate on the economy.
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Scott Walker Offers Florida Businesses a Lesson in Wisconsin ‘Frugality’
October 7, 2012 - 6:00pm
Citizens Property Chairman Calls For Another Look at Loan Plan
October 8, 2012 - 6:00pm
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.'s chairman on Monday called for an independent review of a $350 million loan program designed to coax private companies to take some of the state-backed insurer's riskier policies.
Following a series of queries that included a letter from the incoming House speaker, Citizens Chairman Carlos Lacasa called for outside experts to review the plan, known as the surplus note program. Backers say the program could reduce the ranks in Citizens by up to 350,000 policies.
Is a Nuclear Deal With Iran Possible?
October 8, 2012 - 6:00pm
In diplomacy, always leave your adversary an honorable avenue of retreat.
Florida Legislative Contests Have Attracted $200 Million
October 7, 2012 - 6:00pm
More than $150 million has been spent already on the legislatives races in Florida this year, with a month left until the votes are tallied.
Another $50 million-plus was currently available for additional TV, print and Internet ads as October began, according to numbers released Monday by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
The majority of the money has come through the political parties and electioneering groups that include super-PACs, which have collectively raised $168 million and spent $126 million before October began.
Judge Denies RPOF Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit by Disgraced Former Chairman Jim Greer
October 7, 2012 - 6:00pm
After a two-hour informal back-and-forth in his chambers Monday, Judge John C. Cooper of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Florida denied motions by the Republican Party of Florida and two state senators to dismiss a lawsuit brought against them by disgraced former RPOF Chairman Jim Greer.
Greer resigned from the state party chairmanship in 2010 facing accusations of fraud and money laundering; he is currently facing criminal charges of having diverted some $300,000 from the party to his private company, Victory Strategies.
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October 8, 2012 - 6:00pm
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