January 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
"They're vultures that are sitting out there on the tree limb, waiting for a company to get sick, and then they swoop in ... eat the carcass ... and ... leave the skeleton."
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January 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
Republicans Form Circular Firing Squad
January 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
On the eve of the presidential nomination of Barry Goldwater at the 1964 Republican National Convention, Pennsylvania Gov. William Scranton released a letter to the senator accusing him of "nuclear irresponsibility" and "supporting a whole crazy-quilt collection of absurd and dangerous positions."
Everglades Water Supply Summit to Be Webcast
Submitted by Anonymous on January 16, 2012 - 4:22pm
The Everglades Water Supply Summit on Tuesday, Jan. 17, that is to include a panel discussion featuring Gov. Rick Scott, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Hall of Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus, will be webcast.
NBC News chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd will moderate the event being held at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center in Tallahassee that is set to begin at 2 p.m.
According to organizers, the panels include:
Water Supply Panelists:
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Kreegel Moves Campaign Account to Connie Mack's District
Submitted by Anonymous on January 16, 2012 - 3:53pm
Florida Rep. Paige Kreegel, R-Punta Gorda, has refocused his congressional efforts by filing to run for the 14th District seat held by U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, R-Naples, on Monday.
Kreegel, a family doctor who is term-limited from seeking re-election to the state House, had previously been listed as a candidate for Floridas 16th District seat held by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta.
The 16th District is expected to be centered on northern Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast through the Legislature's once-a-decade redistricting process.
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Romney Routing the GOP Pack in Florida
January 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Two weeks away from the Presidential Preference Primary, Mitt Romney holds a commanding lead over the Republican presidential pack in Florida, according to a Sunshine State News Poll of likely primary voters.
Romney tops the poll, which was conducted by Harrisburg, Pa.-based Voter Survey Service (VSS), with 46 percent. When he ran in the 2008 primary, Romney placed second in Florida, taking 31 percent and winning 18 of the 67 counties in the Sunshine State.
Weatherford Sets Jan. 27 Vote in Redistricting Timeline
January 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
With the Senate expected to take a floor vote this week on the once-a-decade redistricting of legislative and congressional seats, the House committee overseeing its remapping efforts should be ready to make its recommendations on Jan. 27.
House Redistricting Chairman Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, has released a timeline for reviewing the proposed legislative and congressional maps that has the full committee voting on the final maps a week after a workshop this Friday.
Mitt Romney Leads in ARG Poll of Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 16, 2012 - 12:45pm
A poll unveiled on Monday from American Research Group finds that former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts is leading the pack of Republican presidential hopefuls in Florida.
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Florida Backers Disappointed, Accept Huntsman Withdrawal
January 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Florida Sen. Paula Dockery, R-Lakeland, says she is disappointed the candidate she backed for the GOP nomination has suspended his campaign, but added that former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman made the right decision Monday.
I believe he made the right decision to get out of the race as he was unable to gain the traction necessary to continue, Dockery, one of Huntsmans handful of Florida legislative backers, stated in an email Monday.
Huntsman Supporters Lean to Romney in Florida According to Sunshine State News Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 16, 2012 - 11:33am
With former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah announcing on Monday that he is pulling out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination, the chief beneficiary of his support in Florida is former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, according to a Sunshine State News Poll that will be released on Tuesday.
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