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Rick Santorum Enters 2012 Race Attacking Obama
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 6, 2011 - 3:31pm
On Monday, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania formally launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
Speaking in Somerset, Pa., Santorum, who won a conservative following during his two terms in the Senate, hammered President Barack Obama on both economic and social issues.
"He's devalued our dollars and now he's devalued our other currency, our moral currency,'' Santorum said about Obama.
The former senator from the Keystone State attempted to contrast himself with Obama.
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Bob Graham, Former U.S. Senator, Former Governor, Pushes New Political Thriller
June 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Conservative Rick Santorum Enters Presidential Race
June 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania on Monday formally launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
Speaking in Somerset, Pa., Santorum, who won a conservative following during his two terms in the Senate, hammered President Barack Obama on both economic and social issues.
"He's devalued our dollars and now he's devalued out other currency, our moral currency,'' Santorum said about Obama.
The former senator from the Keystone State attempted to contrast himself with Obama.
George LeMieux Unveils His Finance Team
June 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux unveiled his finance team Monday, which he hopes will help him win the Republican nomination in 2012 and the ability to take on the Democratic incumbent U.S. senator, Bill Nelson.
I am thankful to earn the support of these great Floridians and humbled by their investment in my campaign, LeMieux said. I am especially honored to have the support of these business leaders and job creators who know the leadership it will take to get our economy moving in the right direction."
Florida's Reading, Math Scores Stay Steady; Changes Coming
June 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
State reading scores remained the same this year, according to FCAT results announced Monday.
The inaugural year of "FCAT 2.0" testing showed steady performance by students in grades 3-10.
Math scores in grades 3-8 also matched last year's results.
Department of Education officials said the "2.0" scores were based on new testing content, but could be "linked" to previous years' scores for valid comparisons.
Education Commissioner Eric Smith said the 2012 reading and math exams -- with new cut scores -- would likely reveal more year-to-year differences.
Adam Hasner Shows Off His Conservative Side
June 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, who is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. senator in 2012, highlighted his conservatism on Monday, signing the "Contract From America" and announcing the support of another prominent conservative figure.
Ken Blackwell Backs Adam Hasner to Challenge Bill Nelson in 2012
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 6, 2011 - 11:00am
Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, a favorite of conservatives despite his failed bid to become governor of the Buckeye State, announced on Monday that he was endorsing former state House Speaker Adam Hasners bid for the Republican nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012.
Blackwell currently chairs Pass The Balanced Budget Amendment -- an organization that Hasner was affiliated with before embarking on his campaign.
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Mike Yost Claims FairDistricts Amendments Will Help Defeat Corrine Brown
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 6, 2011 - 10:49am
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