August 17, 2011 - 6:00pm
Presidential Derby
August 17, 2011 - 6:00pm
In his first week as a presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry made a big impression on Republican voters across the nation.
Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman Add to Their Teams in Florida
August 17, 2011 - 6:00pm
Mitt Romney Gets the Support of Eight Florida Legislators
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 18, 2011 - 12:35pm
With Texas Gov. Rick Perry catching him in polls at the state and national level, former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts looked to secure Florida behind his bid for the Republican presidential nomination by unveiling the endorsements of several state legislators.
I am honored to receive the endorsements of so many great legislators in the Sunshine State, said Romney on Thursday. I look forward to working with these leaders to put Floridians and all Americans back to work, turn around the economy and make Barack Obama a one-term president.
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Home Sales on the Rebound in the Sunshine State
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 18, 2011 - 12:24pm
The Florida Realtors offered some good news for the Sunshine States economy on Thursday when they announced that home and condo sales jumped 12 percent in July when compared to July 2010. More than 15,500 homes sold in Florida in July as opposed to less than 13,900 in July 2010.
Realtors in markets across the state are reporting increased activity from potential homebuyers who are ready to [take] advantage of historically low mortgage rates and current availability of affordable housing options, said Patricia Fitzgerald, president of the Florida Realtors.
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Rubio VP Hype Continues
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 18, 2011 - 12:06pm
Politico has a rundown of the "veepstakes" -- potential vice presidential nominees that could bolster the eventual GOP presidential nominee's ticket. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is "in everyone's top five" because of the assets he could bring to the ticket.
The story notes he's from Florida, a large swing state; Hispanic; and appeals to both the tea party movement and Republican establishment alike.
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RNC Knocks Obama for Bus Tour, Vacation
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 18, 2011 - 11:21am
The Republican National Committee wants to turn President Barack Obama's Midwest bus tour and following nine-day vacation in Martha's Vineyard into a fundraising opportunity.
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Rick Perry Leads the Republican Field in Iowa
August 17, 2011 - 6:00pm
Karen Harrington Hammers Debbie Wasserman Schultz in New Video
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 18, 2011 - 10:04am
Businesswoman Karen Harrington, who was the Republican nominee who ran against Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in 2010, is looking for a rematch in 2012. Harrington launched a new web video on Wednesday, attacking the incumbent -- who is now chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) -- and President Barack Obama on the economy.
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George LeMieux Fires Back on Adam Hasner over Social Issues
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 18, 2011 - 9:42am
On Thursday, after former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner launched an ad connecting him with former Gov. Charlie Crist, former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux fired back at his rival in the Republican primary to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on social issues.
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