August 15, 2011 - 6:00pm
Last week's Republican debate at Ames, Iowa, and the straw poll Saturday did more than sort out the Republican field for 2012.
Paul Ryan Close to Entering 2012 Presidential Race?
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 16, 2011 - 11:04am
According to Stephen Hayes at the Weekly Standard, a new name could be entering the already crowded Republican presidential primaries -- U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the chief architect of the GOPs federal budget proposal earlier in the year. Hayes reports that Ryan is seriously considering entering the contest.
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In New TV Ad, Ron Paul Says He Can Beat Obama
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 16, 2011 - 9:57am
Fresh from his strong second-place finish in the Iowa straw poll on Saturday, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas launched a new television ad in Iowa and New Hampshire on Monday. While hitting his usual themes in the ad, Paul has a new one. In the ad, the narrator insists that Paul is the one candidate in the Republican pack who can beat President Barack Obama in 2012.
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Social Conservatives Claim a Victory in Protest of 'Pretty Little Liars'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 16, 2011 - 9:48am
Last month, the Florida Family Association (FFA) sent out messages of protest to companies running ads during Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family. The FFA argued that the show, which is aimed for teenagers, promotes lesbianism.
Apparently, the FFAs campaign is starting to show signs of success. On Monday, David Caton, the executive director of the FFA, released an e-mail that was sent to him by Margaret Kelly, the CEO of realty giant RE/MAX.
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Two State Senators Back Adam Hasner for U.S. Senate
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 16, 2011 - 9:36am
Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, now running in the Republican primary to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Bill Nelson in 2012, unveiled the endorsements of two state senators who were part of the House leadership with him -- Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, and Anitere Flores, R-Miami.
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Universities Prepare Dental School Pitches
August 15, 2011 - 6:00pm
Two public universities are poised to ask the State University System governing board for permission to start a dental school despite a recent health department report that questions whether there is a need for more dentists.
Last week, in preparation for a September board meeting, the University of Central Florida and Florida A&M University both submitted formal requests with the Board of Governors to start new dental schools. These requests are pitting several universities against each other in the quest to lure dental school students and research dollars.
Jeff Stahler Cartoon
August 15, 2011 - 6:00pm
Iowa Poll, Pawlenty's Fall Set Stage for GOP Brawl in Orlando
August 14, 2011 - 6:00pm
Florida's Presidency 5 straw poll looms ever-larger now that Rick Perry is in the race and Tim Pawlenty is out.
Pawlenty figured to make a strong showing in the Sept. 24 poll of 3,500 GOP delegates in Orlando. The former Minnesota governor had lined up support from top Sunshine State politicos, including the next three speakers of the Florida House, former Jeb Bush staffer and money man Phil Handy, and omnipresent political guru Justin Sayfie.
But when Pawlenty bowed out after finishing a distant third in the Iowa straw poll, the P5 field opened up.
Tampa Lawmakers Hold Rallies Against Insurance Rate Hikes
August 14, 2011 - 6:00pm
Mike Haridopolos Calls for Civility in GOP Senate Primary
Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 15, 2011 - 2:25pm
Even though he is no longer in the U.S. Senate race, state Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, dispensed advice to the field of candidates looking to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.
FL GOP can win US Senate race if we become the party of better ideas and follow the RRs 11th commandment, Haridopolos posted on Twitter on Monday.
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