September 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Jeff Atwater Says Florida Needs Rick Scott for Eight Years
September 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
GOP 2012 Hopeful Jon Huntsman Gets Backing of Two Florida State Senators
September 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Ron Paul and Mitt Romney Close in on Obama in Florida
September 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
A poll from Public Policy Polling, a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, found that President Barack Obama would have a fight to keep Florida in his column in 2012 as two Republican candidates -- former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas -- were right on his heels in the Sunshine State.
Courts Ask Rick Scott to Fill $45 Million Budget Gap
September 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
Florida's courts have asked Gov. Rick Scott for an emergency cash infusion of $45.6 million to help offset a budget shortfall.
The courts are facing a budget hole of $108 million due to a continued drop-off in filing fees stemming from the slowdown in mortgage foreclosures.
In a letter sent to Scott on Wednesday, Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady asked the governor for a temporary transfer of $45.6 million from general revenue into a trust fund designed to pay for courts.
Poll: Ron Paul and Mitt Romney Right Behind Obama in Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 29, 2011 - 2:34pm
A poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, found that President Barack Obama would have a fight to keep Florida in his column in 2012 as two Republican candidates -- former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas -- were right on his heels in the Sunshine State.
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Jon Huntsman Unveils Florida Endorsements
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 29, 2011 - 2:18pm
Former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah garnered the support of three Florida Republicans on Thursday -- state Sen. Rene Garcia of Hialeah, state Sen. Paula Dockery of Lakeland and Longwood Mayor Joe Durso.
America needs to strengthen our economic core, and it's leaders like Senator Garcia, Senator Dockery and Mayor Durso who are working hard every day to achieve that goal, said Huntsman who has based his campaign out of Orlando. Im honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of such accomplished public servants.
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Comparing to Obamacare, Michele Bachmann Calls for Repeal of Dodd-Frank
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 29, 2011 - 1:13pm
In Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday for a speech at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann -- trying to revive her faltering bid for the Republican presidential nomination -- came out swinging at the Dodd-Frank Act, the measure President Barack Obama signed to increase regulation of the financial industry.
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GOP Senate Hopefuls Scramble to Raise Funds to Take on Bill Nelson
September 28, 2011 - 6:00pm
With the third quarter of 2011 ending on Friday, the four leading Republican candidates looking to challenge Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012 scrambled this week to raise funds, hoping for an impressive showing that will help propel them ahead of the pack.
Mitt Romney Turns His Fire From Rick Perry to Obama
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 29, 2011 - 10:37am
Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has been keeping most of his fire focused on Republican presidential rival Gov. Rick Perry of Texas. Earlier this week, the Romney camp changed direction and released a Web video attacking President Barack Obama for continuing massive federal spending.
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