On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, who is running in a crowded Republican primary to challenge Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012, unveiled his finance team as the congressman continues his bid to win the seat that his father held for 12 years.
Focusing on social issues has helped Republican presidential candidates in the past -- Mike Huckabee outlasted the likes of Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson in 2008, while Gary Bauer and Alan Keyes did better than Dan Quayle, Lamar Alexander and Elizabeth Dole in 2000. Even evangelical leader Pat Robertson beat out George H.W. Bush in the Iowa caucus back in 1988.
Associated Industries of Florida took its proactive endorsement of the destination gaming bill, which could mean up to three mega-casinos in South Florida, to the Capitol on Tuesday.
But one of the sponsors of the bill didnt fully embrace the support.
On Tuesday, Gallup started running its daily tracking national polls in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich leads the pack with 37 percent followed by former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts in second with 22 percent.
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Some of Gov. Rick Scotts vetoes following the 2011 session are paying off.
On Tuesday, a day before he releases his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, Scott said his approach will remain cautious.
I dont want to burden future generations on debt that we should be controlling in our state. I think the same thing about the federal government, Scott told reporters following the Cabinet meeting.
Im going to continue to be very cautious on debt, he added. The coverage numbers suggest we cant afford more debt.
Republican presidential hopeful Texas Gov. Rick Perry slammed President Barack Obama on Tuesday after reports emerged that the administration intended to advance gay rights through foreign policy.
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While most voters continue to remain focused on the presidential race, two of the Republicans looking to challenge Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012 are taking different paths to gain some attention this week.
The House Redistricting Committee has released seven potential new lines for the state's congressional districts and five maps for the state House.
The committee meets at 2 p.m. to review the maps.
To view the options visit www.floridaredistricting.org or directly via http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Redistricting/Redistricting2012.aspx.
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Consider it an illegal fringe benefit for illegal immigrants. Today, 12 states allow individuals who are in the United States illegally to pay the same in-state tuition rates as legal residents of the state without providing the same rates to others in the country who are here legally.
