January 18, 2012 - 6:00pm
Every election, were told, is important. Critical, even. But its more than the usual hyperbole this time.
Scott Calls SNL Debate Spoofs 'Darn Funny,' Glad It's Not Him
Submitted by Anonymous on January 19, 2012 - 10:26am
Gov. Rick Scott says he hasnt watched "Saturday Night Live" since he was in law school, but hes found hes been drawn to the recent spoofs of the numerous Republican presidential debates.
"Poor Rick Perry, Scott said of the Texas governor, while speaking before about 70 members of the Florida Retail Federation at the Hotel Duval Thursday morning.
Scott said hes been recording the shows to watch the mock of the debates.
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RNC Chairman: Rick Scott Does the Job While Obama 'Blows Sunshine'
Submitted by Anonymous on January 19, 2012 - 9:31am
On a day that Barack Obama visits Florida, national and state Republican leaders contrasted the president's performance with the work accomplished by Gov. Rick Scott.
"Rick Scott is doing a good job -- he's serious about debt and about jobs while the president is blowing sunshine around the world," Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said in a conference call Thursday morning.
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry said there is "a disconnect" between the governor's policies and his poll numbers.
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Citizens Insurance Sees Big News in a Small Drop
January 17, 2012 - 6:00pm
For reform of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. reform, even tiny steps can be a big deal.
Between Jan. 1, 2011, and this week, the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is down 18 policies.
With more than 1.47 million polices now being handled by the insurer of last resort, 18 might not sound like a lot. However, for state officials who have been trying to direct a vast number of those policies toward private insurers, the reduction --no matter how slight --is viewed as good news.
Prison Privatization Effort to Get First House Appearance
January 17, 2012 - 6:00pm
The House Appropriations Committee will have its first review Thursday afternoon of astand-alone effort to privatize prisons and alter the public review of future outsourcing efforts after a pair of bills advanced it on a fast track to the Senate floor.
Paul Tudor Jones: Pot Calling the Kettle Polluter
January 18, 2012 - 6:00pm
Environmentalists can be such hypocrites. Especially the rich ones. Closet flimflammers.
Don't Call GOP the Party of the Rich
Submitted by Nancy Smith on January 18, 2012 - 5:12pm
Below, from Data.com, is a list of the wealthiest 30 counties by average income in the country. Twenty-two of the 30 voted Democrat in the last presidential election.
Debunks the Republicans being the party of the rich, don't you think?
New York, N.Y. $120,790 DEMOCRAT.
Loving, Texas $99,593.
Pitkin, Colo. $93,465 DEMOCRAT.
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Scott Lends Support to Closing Internet Cafes
January 17, 2012 - 6:00pm
Gov. Rick Scott favors closing the Internet cafes that have been springing up across the state.
The governor, who has yet to take a public stance on the destination gaming bills now before the Legislature, took a firm stand on the cafes or arcades that cater to seniors and fall short of being legally considered casinos by offering "sweepstake" prizes rather directly awarding cash.
South Carolina Hoping to Pick Next President
January 18, 2012 - 6:00pm
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The crowd at the Fox News/Wall Street Journal debate in Myrtle Beach was feisty, with whoops and cheers for Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry, though not so much for Ron Paul.
Obama, Rick Scott Agree: Speed Up Tourist Visas for Brazilians
January 17, 2012 - 6:00pm
President Barack Obama and Gov. Rick Scott are poles apart politically, but their visits to Brazil last year put them on the same page when it comes to the value of Brazilian tourists here.
Obama is scheduled to be in Orlando on Thursday, reportedly to announce new initiatives to streamline the issuance of U.S. tourist visas for Brazilians. The program could encompass China as well, sources said.
Scott has called for changes in the visa program.
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