January 3, 2012 - 6:00pm
Rick Perry Stays in the Race, Heads to South Carolina
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 4, 2012 - 11:37am
The vultures were flying around Republican presidential hopeful Gov. Rick Perry of Texas after his fifth place showing in the Iowa caucus. Perry announced that he was heading back to the Lone Star State to contemplate what to do next -- and on Wednesday he announced that he was staying in the race and would focus on South Carolina. The Palmetto State will hold its primary on Jan. 21, after New Hampshire has its say on Tuesday.
And the next leg of the marathon is the Palmetto State," Perry posted on Twitter. Here we come, South Carolina!!!
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Michele Bachmann Suspends Presidential Campaign
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 4, 2012 - 11:30am
On Wednesday, after a sixth place showing in the Iowa caucus, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota suspended her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Bachmann spoke to the media in West Des Moines on Wednesday morning and called for the repeal of the federal health-care law that President Barack Obama backed. She played down her political ambitions.
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NFIB Names Pablo Diaz New Florida Legislative Director
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 4, 2012 - 9:43am
On Wednesday, the National Federation of Independent Business/Florida announced it is bringing on board longtime Florida Republican political operative Pablo Diaz to serve as the groups legislative director. Diaz had served with the Republican Party of Florida, moving up in the ranks to become deputy executive director.
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Scott: 'Shocking' California Panel Warns of High-Speed Train Risk
Submitted by Anonymous on January 4, 2012 - 7:47am
Gov. Rick Scotts simple response Wednesday to a report that called for California to pull the emergency brake on funding $99 billion for a high-speed train was a sarcastic, You're kidding? Shocking!
Scotts comment came while he was speaking on Trey Radels morning radio show on 92.5 FOX in Southwest Florida.
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After Split Decision in Iowa, Republicans Head to New Hampshire
January 3, 2012 - 6:00pm
FAMU Board Creates Independent Hazing Committee
Submitted by Anonymous on January 4, 2012 - 7:02am
An independent committee, with pre-set timelines and expected results, will be directed to eradicate hazing from the Florida A&M University campus.
FAMUs board of trustees on Monday agreed to create the five-member committee, as well as an on-site memorial and scholarship dedicated to band member Robert Champion, who died last year of injuries the Orange County medical examiner has announced were caused by hazing.
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Scott to Speak at Everglades Coalition in Martin County
Submitted by Anonymous on January 4, 2012 - 7:01am
Gov. Rick Scott will give the opening night keynote speech for the Everglades Coalitions 27th annual conference at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina Thursday.
About 300 big names from government, science and nonprofit agencies are expected to attend, reported TCPalm.com. The conference will address all levels of Everglades restoration, including local, state and federal impacts ranging from the Kissimmee River to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Buddy Roemer Slams Rick Santorum
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 4, 2012 - 6:19am
Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer took aim at Rick Santorum on Wednesday morning as the campaign to see which Republican will emerge to challenge Barack Obama heads to New Hampshire. Roemer has focused on New Hampshire in recent months.
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Ron Paul's Team Insists it's a 'Two-Way Race' and Ignores Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 4, 2012 - 6:13am
The team behind Ron Paul downplayed the fact that Rick Santorum -- rather than their own candidate -- placed second behind Mitt Romney in Iowa. Paul placed third, some 3 percent behind the other two Republican presidential hopefuls.
The Ron Paul campaign is celebrating a great victory tonight, insisted Jesse Benton, Pauls campaign chairman. There were three tickets out of Iowa, and Ron Paul earned one of them.
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