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Mitt Romney and Herman Cain Staff Up for Florida Primary Showdown

October 24, 2011 - 6:00pm

On Tuesday, the two leading candidates for the Republican presidential nomination -- former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and businessman Herman Cain -- added to their teams in Florida which, as the fourth state in line to determine who the GOP nominee will be -- continues to rank as one of the most important political battlegrounds in the nation.

A day after announcing his political and financial leadership team in the Sunshine State, Romney announced that 24 Republicans in the Florida Legislature had endorsed his presidential candidacy -- bringing his total up to 36.

Carroll's Former Spokeswoman Arrested

Submitted by Anonymous on October 25, 2011 - 3:07pm

Fired after taking her complaints about infighting in the lieutenant governors offices to the media, Carletha Cole now has a felony charge to worry about.

Cole, 48, was arrested Monday by the Leon County sheriffs office for allegedly illegally taping a conversation between herself and John Konkus, Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carrolls chief of staff.

Florida law prohibits recording someone without their consent.

Cole had worked as a senior program analyst in the office and also served as Carrolls spokeswoman.

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Mitt Romney Gets the Backing of 24 Florida Legislators

Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 25, 2011 - 2:59pm

On Tuesday, former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts announced that 24 Republicans in the Florida Legislature endorsed his presidential candidacy.

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Obama Sinking in Democratic Poll as Base Abandons Him

Kevin Derby

October 24, 2011 - 6:00pm

Trial of a Democrat: Loser Congressman Sues Over Defeat

Submitted by Anonymous on October 25, 2011 - 1:01pm

Thrown out of office after one term, Ohio Democratic Rep. Steve Driehaus is suing over his "loss of livelihood."

Charging that the Susan B. Anthony List contributed to his defeat, the ex-congressman complained that the conservative group called out allegedly anti-abortion-rights lawmakers -- including Driehaus -- who provided the margin that allowed passage of Obamacare.

Driehaus claims that the Susan B. Anthony List's public communications amounted to a malicious lie, and U.S. District Court Judge Timothy S. Black is moving the case forward.

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Jon Huntsman Bashes Rick Perry's Tax Plan

Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 25, 2011 - 12:17pm

Former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah fired away on Tuesday on the tax plan unveiled by Republican presidential primary rival Gov. Rick Perry of Texas earlier in the day.

"Unlike my plan to clean out the tax code entirely, Governor Perry takes the easy way out by leaving in place a broken system, said Huntsman in a statement. Because his plan is optional it will maintain our outdated system of deductions and credits.I have offered a pro-growth plan that will actually reform our tax code for the 21st century by eliminating loopholes, deductions, and corporate welfare entirely."

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A Leaner BP is Increasing Exploration in the Gulf

Jim Turner

October 24, 2011 - 6:00pm

BP is a smaller company than it was before the Deepwater Horizon disaster off Floridas Gulf coast last year.

But with third-quarter net profits of $4.9 billion -- up $1.8 billion from the same period a year earlier -- and plans to shed up to $45 billion in assets in the next two years, BPs chief executive officer is telling investors the company is back at work.

Strategist: Rick Perry Emerges as the 'Anti-Romney' in Florida

Submitted by Anonymous on October 25, 2011 - 11:27am

Rick Perry's "Cut, Balance and Grow" economic plan positions him as the "anti"-Mitt Romney in Florida, a Republican strategist said.

"The Perry plan will play very well among Florida GOP primary voters and certainly sets him up as the anti-Romney here in Florida," said Doug Guetzloe.

Noting that Perry's tax proposal allows Americans a choice, while allaying concerns that he might shut down Social Security, the Orlando-based consultant said the Texas governor's plan was assuring to Floridians dependent on the federal program.

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Rick Perry's Plan a Blend of Michele Bachmann's and Herman Cain's

Submitted by Anonymous on October 25, 2011 - 11:02am

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry on Tuesday unveiled his "Cut, Balance and Grow" economic plan.

Blending Herman Cain's flat tax features with some of Michele Bachmann's repatriation program, the Texas governor proposes a 20 percent flat tax, which he would make optional and calls for a balanced budget by 2020.

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Once Again, Herman Cain, Adam Hasner Win Tea Party Fort Lauderdale Poll

Submitted by Anonymous on October 25, 2011 - 10:52am

A tea party straw poll in South Florida shows GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain widening his lead.

The Georgia businessman won 53 percent of the 331 ballots cast in the Tea Party Fort Lauderdale poll conducted Oct. 13-21.

Newt Gingrich was a distant second with 13.5 percent and Mitt Romney placed third with 9.5 percent.

Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry were tied at 6.5 percent and Rick Santorum garnered 5 percent. Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman scored less than 5 percent.

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