August 31, 2011 - 6:00pm
As Economy Struggles, Barack Obama Sinks in New Q-Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 1, 2011 - 9:02am
A poll released on Thursday found that President Barack Obama slipped with voters in August and is now upside down as he prepares to run for re-election in 2012.
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After Strong Showing in Ames, Rick Santorum Continues to Build in Iowa
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 1, 2011 - 8:50am
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania did surprisingly well in the Iowa Republican straw poll held in Ames earlier in the month -- so much so that he is now adding to his team in the Hawkeye State and setting up a new campaign headquarters in Urbandale.
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Florida Audubon 'State of the Everglades' Report Reflects Much Progress
Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 31, 2011 - 6:08pm
Audubon of Florida perhaps surprised a few people this week when it released its largely positive State of the Everglades report. The report is a summary of the most important issues to emerge from the Greater Everglades during the first six months of 2011.
Audubon applauded a number of announcements including these:
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Obamacare and the Jurisprudence of Clarence Thomas
August 31, 2011 - 6:00pm
In the glossy pages of The New Yorker, in graceful prose and with good reporting, the dreams and nightmares of the admirers of Barack Obama and his policies lie exposed.
Jeff Stahler Cartoon
August 31, 2011 - 6:00pm
Top Florida Republicans Supporting Lenny Curry for Party Chair
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2011 - 5:38pm
Members of Florida's Cabinet rallied around Lenny Curry as the heir-apparent to outgoing RPOF Chairman Dave Bitner.
Bitner, who announced Wednesday that he will resign for health reasons, recommended that the party elect his vice chairman to succeed him.
Amid the condolences, top elected Republicans appeared to be embracing Curry as the new party chief. An election will be conducted during the RPOF's Presidency 5 summit in Orlando, Sept. 22-24.
Bitner said his resignation would be effective Sept. 23.
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Outgoing GOP Chairman Bitner Passes Torch to Lenny Curry
August 30, 2011 - 6:00pm
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Dave Bitner's decision to step down for health reasons was accepted with regret by party leaders. Now he wants them to ratify his choice for successor.
Bitner, who was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) shortly after he assumed office last winter, announced Wednesday that he would step aside Sept. 23, during the party's Presidency 5 summit in Orlando.
The chairman recommended to members of the Republican Executive Committee that they elect Vice Chairman Lenny Curry to succeed him as chairman.
Allen West Calls Out Black Caucus for Attacking Tea Party Movement
August 30, 2011 - 6:00pm
Florida Republican Congressman Allen West said in a national interview Wednesday that he is kicking himself over leaving the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) after comments made by U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., attacking the tea party movement for being racists.
During an appearance on Fox News Wednesday, West, a member of both the CBC and the Tea Party Caucus, took aim at remarks Carson made in Miami at a CBC event Aug. 22.
Tenure Battle Looms at Florida Universities, Colleges
August 30, 2011 - 6:00pm
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