November 21, 2011 - 6:00pm
On the Web: A Rich Catalog of Republican Flip-Flops
Submitted by Anonymous on November 22, 2011 - 10:37am
A new website -- nosurprises2012.com -- illustrates the ever-shifting positions of the Republican presidential field, and it's not flattering.
The site, posted by Michele Bachmann's campaign, is a rich, multimedia compendium of philosophical flip-flops by Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry and, of course, Mitt Romney.
Ironically, the biggest flippers -- Romney and Gingrich -- are currently leading the pack in the primary race.
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Gateway to the Caribbean Seeks Inland Expansion
November 21, 2011 - 6:00pm
As Floridas leadership has focused on expanding port cargo traffic with the pending completion of an expanded Panama Canal, not every one of the states 14 ports is expected to directly benefit.
The gateway from the United States to the Bahamas and Caribbean, the Port of Palm Beach hopes to be able to revive a drop in trade through the creation of an inland port that would serve as a distribution point in western Palm Beach County.
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Newt Gingrich Rises and Herman Cain Sinks in New Q-Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 22, 2011 - 9:49am
A national poll from Quinnipiac University, unveiled on Tuesday, found that former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich has rocketed to the top of the pack of candidates for the Republican presidential nomination -- while businessman Herman Cain has plummeted.
Gingrich, who took 10 percent in a Q-poll released Nov. 2, leads the field with 26 percent followed by former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts with 22 percent. Cain, who led the Nov. 2 poll with 30 percent, has fallen to third with 14 percent.
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Mitt Romney Leads Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich in New Hampshire
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 22, 2011 - 9:30am
A poll of likely voters in the New Hampshire Republican primary released by Suffolk University/7NEWS (WHDH TV) late Monday found that former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has a commanding lead in the nations first presidential primary.
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Sunshine State News Live-Blogging Tonight's GOP Debate on National Security
Submitted by Anonymous on November 22, 2011 - 8:31am
Expectations are high for Newt Gingrich Tuesday night as GOP presidential candidates square off for a televised debate on national security.
Sunshine State News will live-blog the event, which runs 8-10 p.m. from DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Gingrich, who has surged past Mitt Romney in some polls, has extensive national-security experience, with his seat on the Council on Foreign Relations and his two decades in Congress in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Scott Releases Statement on Supercommittee Failure
Submitted by Anonymous on November 22, 2011 - 7:48am
Gov. Rick Scott released the following statement on the failed congressional deficit reduction talks:
It is unfortunate that after months of debate the congressional super committee charged with finding $1.2 trillion in budget savings failed to make the difficult choices needed to begin fixing our nations out-of-control debt.
This news, coupled with the recent failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a federal balanced budget amendment, should cause all Americans to be concerned about the direction our country is heading.
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Rubio Opens offices in Naples and Tallahassee
Submitted by Anonymous on November 22, 2011 - 7:44am
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Miami, has opened regional offices in Naples and Tallahassee.
One of my priorities this year has been to ensure constituents have a convenient place they can turn to when they need our help with federal services and any other concerns they have about the federal government, Rubio stated in a release. These new offices will serve all constituents in the region, and I encourage people in these areas to reach out to us there as well as our Washington office.
The new office locations:
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FPL Projects Cheaper Energy for Customers in 2012
November 20, 2011 - 6:00pm
With natural gas costing less than expected, Florida Power & Light said Monday it will lower customers' electricity bills in 2012.
The announcement came as something of a surprise: About three weeks ago, state regulators approved FPL proposals that would have led to small increases in monthly bills.
Blame Game Under Way in Wake of Supercommittee Failure
November 20, 2011 - 6:00pm
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