September 4, 2012 - 6:00pm
Julian Castro and Marco Rubio are both silver-tongued young Hispanics, both rising stars in their parties who feel touched by the hand of destiny.
Before and After: Democratic and Republican Platforms on Israel, 2008 vs. 2012
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 4, 2012 - 8:34pm
Stay tuned tomorrow morning for an exclusive interview that former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner gave to Sunshine State News earlier today, for the Republican congressional candidate's take on the new Democratic Party platform as it relates to Israel.
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'Deeply Troubling,' Says Adam Hasner: New Democrat Platform on Israel
September 3, 2012 - 6:00pm
Former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner has added his name to the growing chorus of Republican leaders slamming the Democratic Party for its new policy on Israel.
The policy removes from the 2012 edition of its platform language which more explicitly signaled support for the Jewish state of Israel and condemnation of its terrorist enemies.
National GOP Platform Includes 'Stand Your Ground'
September 4, 2012 - 6:00pm
Controversial "stand your ground" laws that have come into the spotlight since the shooting of Trayvon Martin have found their way into the Republican Party's national platform.
Nestled in the massive document, which outlines in minute detail the national party's agenda for the next four years, is a provision that expands earlier support for Second Amendment rights to specifically include self-defense outside the home.
"We support the fundamental right to self-defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be" the plank reads.
Rick Scott Brings In New Media Director from RNC, Bobby Jindal
September 3, 2012 - 6:00pm
Brian Burgess, the director of communications for Gov. Rick Scott, is heading to the Republican Party of Florida.
Burgess will be replaced in the governors office by Melissa Sellers, a former communications director for Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and who served as the director of regional media for the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Scott praised Burgess as a trusted aide and a strategic and political adviser.
Brian Burgess Heading from Governor’s Office to RPOF
Submitted by Anonymous on September 4, 2012 - 4:56pm
Brian Burgess, the director of communications for Gov. Rick Scott, is heading to the Republican Party of Florida.
He will be replaced in the governors office by Melissa Sellers, a former communications director for Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and who served as the director of regional media for the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
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BREAKING: Adam Hasner Slams New Democrat Platform on Israel, Urges Opponent Lois Frankel to Join Criticism
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 4, 2012 - 4:42pm
Several Republicans are criticizing the Democrats' new platform foromittingany mention of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, or any mention of Hamas and the need to isolate the Islamist organization for as long as it endorses and commits terrorism against the Jewish state.
Boca Raton Republican Adam Hasner's congressional campaign has released the following press statement:
Hasner Calls On Lois Frankel To Support Jerusalem As the Capital of Israel
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A Stone, a Leaf, an Empty Chair
September 4, 2012 - 6:00pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Much ponderous, chin-stroking analysis has followed the Republican National Convention's un-highlight -- the 10-minute monologue by the erstwhile Dirty Harry/Blondie/Rowdy Yates when Clint Eastwood conversed with an empty chair.
Brewser Brown to Lead Capitol Resources' Florida Expansion
Submitted by Anonymous on September 4, 2012 - 3:03pm
Capitol lobbyist Brewser Brown, former Gov. Jeb Bushs education adviser, has been named to head Capitol Resources LLCs expansion into Florida.
The Jackson, Miss.-based lobbying firm focuses on the Gulf states, with offices also in Alabama, Louisiana and Washington, D.C.
Were fortunate to add someone of Brewsers ability and reputation to our talented team, Capitol Resources partner Henry Barbour stated in a release.
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Jeff Atwater: Eight Arrested in Miami for Staged Crashes
Submitted by Anonymous on September 4, 2012 - 2:39pm
Eight South Floridians have been charged with conducting numerous staged accidents connected to auto insurance fraud rings, the states chief financial officer announced Tuesday.
Florida officials, including CFO Jeff Atwater, have claimed that fraud has been in part responsible for rates growing by $1 billion for no-fault -- personal injury protection -- auto insurance coverage.
The staged auto crashes linked with the eight individuals resulted in more than $340,000 in fraudulent auto insurance claims, according to Atwaters office.
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