October 23, 2011 - 6:00pm
Governor's Office Posts Brazil Trade Mission Photos on Facebook
Submitted by Anonymous on October 24, 2011 - 12:05pm
The governor's office has started to post photos of the ongoing Enterprise Florida trade mission to Brazil headed by Gov. Rick Scott on the governor's Facebook page.
Here is a sample of what is online.
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Past Imperfect: Democrats Attack Tom Rooney's Restore America Act
Submitted by Anonymous on October 24, 2011 - 11:39am
What are they smoking over at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee?
The DCCC attacked an economic plan proposed by Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta, as "repackaging the same failed Republican policies."
But Rooney's Restore America Act -- which calls for less regulation, more domestic energy production and closing corporate tax loopholes -- is a serious departure from the policies of this and previous administrations.
While the DCCC critique lacks originality, it does raise two key questions:
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Mitt Romney Gets the Backing of John Sununu
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 24, 2011 - 11:22am
John Sununu helped George H.W. Bush bounce back from a disappointing third-place finish in the Iowa caucus to win the New Hampshire primary in 1988. Former Gov. Mitt Romney hopes that the old Sununu magic can help him win the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
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Rick Perry Gets Backing of Flat Tax Fan Steve Forbes
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 24, 2011 - 10:59am
With Gov. Rick Perry of Texas getting ready to unveil his flat tax proposal on Tuesday, he won the backing of a former Republican presidential candidate on Sunday -- publisher Steve Forbes. Forbes called for a flat tax in his two bids for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996 and 2000. Forbes will serve as an adviser to the Perry campaign.
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Joe Biden Heads to Florida, With 2012 and 2016 in Mind
October 23, 2011 - 6:00pm
As he prepares to head to the Sunshine State to speak to the Florida Democratic Partys state convention on Friday night, Vice President Joe Biden hinted earlier this week that 2012 is on his mind -- and so is 2016.
Speaking to CNNs Candy Crowley on Sunday, Biden said his chief political task was to get President Barack Obama re-elected in 2012 -- but he left the door open for making a third bid for the White House in 2016.
Joe Biden Opens the Door for 2016 Presidential Bid
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 24, 2011 - 8:50am
Speaking to CNNs Candy Crowley on Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden said his chief political task was to get President Barack Obama re-elected in 2012 -- but he left the door open for making a third bid for the White House in 2016.
I wonder when you look around, if you ever thought, Umh, four more years, 2016. Have you totally ruled that out in your head? asked Crowley. You tried two times to run for president.
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AAA: Florida Gas Up 4 Cents a Gallon; Eurozone Solution Awaited
Submitted by Anonymous on October 24, 2011 - 8:31am
With demand up, gas prices in Florida ticked up an average of 4 cents a gallon in the past week.
The trend should continue through the end of the month.
But where prices are heading could depend heavily on the Eurozone.
AAA spokesperson Jessica Brady said talks of a potential solution to Europes debt crisis have tempered the rise.
But that could soon change.
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Adam Hasner Attacks Bill Nelson in New Web Video
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 24, 2011 - 8:17am
The team behind former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, now running in a crowded Republican primary to take on Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, launched a Web video on Monday. In the video, the Hasner team rips Nelson for being in public office for almost 40 years and note that he has backed tax increases and supported President Barack Obama on 98 percent of votes in the Senate.
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Florida Democrats Need a Big Swig of Energy Boost
October 23, 2011 - 6:00pm
Huge problem for Florida Team Democrat looking toward the 2012 elections: There's no sign of a miracle likely to come dancing out of the locker room later this week.
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