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Ron Paul Wins California Straw Poll, But Can He Take Florida?

Submitted by Anonymous on September 18, 2011 - 4:42pm

Apparently, the Republican Party in California has been reduced to fringe elements.

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul rolled to a landslide victory in that state's GOP straw poll Saturday, garnering 44.9 percent of the vote. Texas Gov. Rick Perry finished second with 29.3 percent.

With 833 ballots cast, the California results aren't likely to be replicated in Orlando this coming Saturday, when 3,500 delegates vote in the Presidency 5 straw poll.

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Cape Coral, Clearwater among top 25 places to retire

Submitted by Anonymous on September 18, 2011 - 3:38pm

CNN/Money placed Cape Coral second on a list of the best places to retire, with Clearwater also among the top 25.

Cape Coral got the high ranking for low taxes, cheap housing -- thanks to the drop inreal estate values --and the year-round sunny climate.

View the CNN/Money report here.

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Rick Scott Predicts P5 Straw Poll Winner Takes the White House

Submitted by Anonymous on September 18, 2011 - 2:49pm

The winner of the straw poll in Florida this week will march toward the White House, Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed on Fox News.

"I personally believe whoever wins that P5 straw poll, they will be the next president of the United States," Scott said during an interview Saturday.

Scott, who didnt make an endorsement, also downplayed prior comments from Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich that they will not actively campaign for the straw poll.

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Weekly Roundup: Fall is in the Air

Michael Peltier News Service of Florida

September 15, 2011 - 6:00pm

Despite the return of summer temperatures, fall was definitely in the air this week with political pros' thoughts turning to upcoming committee hearings, presidential primaries and new budgets as agency heads prepared for yet another tight-fisted session.

Florida's economy continues to sputter, and it was reported this week that the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged in August. And the Legislature's top economist warned of future revenue shortfalls.

What's in a Name?

September 18, 2011 - 6:00pm

Stupid is as Stupid Does

Kathleen Parker

September 16, 2011 - 6:00pm

NEW YORK -- Are Republicans stupid?

Taking Sides

September 16, 2011 - 6:00pm

GOP, Coal Industry Seek to Derail EPA with TRAIN Act

Kenric Ward

September 15, 2011 - 6:00pm

Congress aims to slow down the Environmental Protection Agency this week with the expected passage of the TRAIN Act.

The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act would require the EPA to analyze the cumulative impacts of major regulations, while delaying two of the most expensive rules.

Florida Senate 2012 Committee Assignments Posted

Submitted by Anonymous on September 16, 2011 - 4:22pm

Senate President Mike Haridopolos has announced committee assignments for the 2012 regular session.

Agriculture
Gary Siplin, Chair
Larcenia Bullard, Vice Chair
J.D. Alexander, Paula Dockery, Rene Garcia, D. Hays, Bill Montford, David Simmons.

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Chilling at Presidency 5: Sarasota Republicans Line Up Ice Bar

Submitted by Anonymous on September 16, 2011 - 3:52pm

The Republican Party of Sarasota is promising the "Coolest Party at Presidency 5" -- a night at the Ice Bar in Orlando.

The event, open to all delegates, will run from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the International Drive nightspot that made the Travel Channel's Top 10 "Extreme Barhopping."

Free entrance to those who register here.

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