June 21, 2011 - 6:00pm
More than any other Republican presidential prospect, Sarah Palin draws white-hot journalistic loathing.
Hugh Hewitt the Latest Conservative to Back Adam Hasner
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 22, 2011 - 10:19am
Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner continues to garner support from nationally prominent figures affiliated with the conservative movement for his bid for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012. The latest conservative to bestow his blessing on Hasner was radio host Hugh Hewitt.
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Bono Moves in Mysterious Ways and Meets Marco Rubio
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 22, 2011 - 10:10am
Yep, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has hit the big time.
The Florida Republican met with Irish rock star Bono, the front man of U2, who was working the Hill on Tuesday to push the agenda of his ONE campaign which wants more taxpayer support of international aid efforts.
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LeMieux Calls for Feds to Embrace Technology to Fight Medicaid Fraud
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 22, 2011 - 9:57am
Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, who is running in a crowded Republican primary to take on Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, is trumpeting the fact that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be usingpredictive modeling technology to fight Medicare fraud -- an issue LeMieux fought for in his brief stint in the Senate.
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Mitt Romney Continues to Draw Fire on Abortion Pledge
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 22, 2011 - 9:30am
Pro-life advocates continue to weigh in on former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney refusing to sign a pledge from the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List. Penny Nance, the CEO of Concerned Women for America, offered her thoughts on the issue and Romneys article in National Review where he defended his pro-life credentials.
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Surprise, Surprise: Rick Scott Is NOT So Unpopular After All
Submitted by Nancy Smith on June 21, 2011 - 7:23pm
It's time to stop quoting Rick Scott's approval rating at 29 percent and it's probably time to stop calling him "the most unpopular governor in the United States." That's all old news.
A Viewpoint Florida poll conducted last week found that 45 percent of likely 2012 general election voters in Florida approve of Scotts recent job performance, while 51 percent of voters disapprove.
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Rick Scott Names Maurice Ferre to Transportation Commission
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 21, 2011 - 7:13pm
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced that he was appointing former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre to the Florida Transportation Commission.
This ranks as one of the most high-profile Democrats appointed by Scott in the first six months of his governorship. Ferre had broken with his party to back Scott during the 2010 election cycle, backing the Republican candidate over Democratic nominee Alex Sink.
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Henry Payne Cartoon
June 21, 2011 - 6:00pm
Home/Condo Sales Rise in May, Credit Still a Concern
June 21, 2011 - 6:00pm
Home sales in Florida continued their gradual, yet determined rise in May, creeping up 3 percent from a year ago as median prices remained soft due to the continued sales of distressed properties, Florida Realtors reported Tuesday.
Marking the sixth month of statewide year-over-year sales increases, existing homes increased in 12 of 19 metropolitan areas tracked by the Realtors association, a trend industry leaders hope to continue with interest rates expected to remain favorable over the next several months. The trick is qualifying for the loan in the first place.
Florida Leaders Push for Regulation Reform During Trips to Washington
June 20, 2011 - 6:00pm
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