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Sarasota GOP Poll: 73 Percent Want U.S. Action Against Iran

Submitted by Anonymous on March 12, 2012 - 7:21am

An online survey by the Republican Party of Sarasota County finds a healthy appetite for action against Iran's alleged nuclear-weapons program.

Of the 353 respondents:

-- Eighty-seven percent think Iran is attempting to develop nuclear weapons.

-- Sixty-two percent call Iran a "very serious threat" to the United States.

-- Seventy-six percent want the Obama administration to take "a firm stand against Iranian actions."

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Proclaiming Success in Legislative Session, Business Groups to Focus on Elections

Jim Turner

March 11, 2012 - 7:00pm

With a successful legislative session now in the rear-view mirror and the states biggest business lobbying groups awaiting the governors signature on the bills they backed, attention is shifting to this years election cycle.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce soon will release its annual "How They Voted" publication -- a legislative report card that grades each member of the Florida Legislature on his or her pro-jobs, pro-business legislative action.

Speaker Dean Cannon Imparts Farewell Words to House

Submitted by Anonymous on March 12, 2012 - 6:36am

House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, left some words of inspiration to his colleagues Thursday in his farewell comments.

Find allies, members who are smarter than you, and dont be afraid to challenge enemies who appear stronger than you, said Cannon, who cant seek re-election to the House this year due to term limits.

Among the lines:

-- Dont be afraid to say it when your allies are wrong and your enemies are right, because that happens too.

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Roundup: Conventional Wisdom Right, Even in Unconventional Session

David Royse News Service of Florida

March 11, 2012 - 7:00pm

Going into the once-a-decade redistricting session, while starting it with a budget deficit, the conventional wisdom was that not much else would get done this year.

With the need to cut spending and the difficulty of redrawing political boundaries always a tough balancing act fraught with more challenge this year because of two new constitutional amendments that said it had to be done without taking party politics into account the opening of the year came with the promise of acrimony, infighting, and some painful lessons about who everyone's friends were.

Romney May Recapture Upscale Whites for the GOP

Michael Barone

March 11, 2012 - 7:00pm

In the cold, gray numbers of election returns and exit poll percentages, a reader with some imagination can find clues to people's deep feelings, their hopes and fears, their self-images and moral values.

Consumer Group: Floridians in for 'Rude Awakening' With PIP Law

Submitted by Anonymous on March 11, 2012 - 9:23am

A consumer group says Floridians are in for a "rude awakening" when the state's PIP reform measure takes effect.

Instead of measures aimed at preventing true fraud, were left with a bill that pads the pockets of big insurance companies while stripping consumers of choice and benefits," said Bill Newton of the Florida Consumer Action Network.

While insurers cited skyrocketing claims costs stemming from staged accidents under the no-fault law, Newton said the new law "will treat consumers like criminals."

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Public Employees' Pensions Can Sink the Ship

Nancy Smith

March 11, 2012 - 7:00pm

Judge Jackie Fulford did more than dig a potential $2 billion hole in the Florida budget. She gave back to a redefined union movement in this state the two things it lacked most -- muscle and heart.

Sarasota GOP Poll: 73 Percent Want U.S. Action Against Iran

Proclaiming Success in Legislative Session, Business Groups to Focus on Elections

Pam Bondi Calls Session a Win for Consumers Protection

Gambling Experts: Florida will have Destination Resorts

Speaker Dean Cannon Imparts Farewell Words to House

Roundup: Conventional Wisdom Right, Even in Unconventional Session

Romney May Recapture Upscale Whites for the GOP

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Consumer Group: Floridians in for 'Rude Awakening' With PIP Law

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