July 20, 2010 - 6:00pm
A poll released Wednesday reveals that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum is in deep trouble.
TEA Party's Peg Dunmire Whips Rep. Alan Grayson in Chamber Vote
Submitted by Anonymous on July 21, 2010 - 4:56pm
TEA Party candidate Peg Dunmire swamped U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, 72 percent to 28 percent, in the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce's straw ballot.
Dunmire and Grayson, D-Orlando, were the only two candidates on the congressional straw ballot, and Dunmire was the lone candidate present from the crowded 8th Congressional District field. Seven Republicans are vying in the Aug. 24 primary to face Dunmire and Grayson in the general election.
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The British are Coming ... to Team up with Space Florida
Submitted by Anonymous on July 21, 2010 - 4:02pm
Space Florida and U.K. Trade & Investment today signed a formal memorandum of understanding to pursue commercial space opportunities. It was the first such agreement between the Florida space agency and a foreign government.
Strategic, international partnerships are critical to the viability and growth of future U.S. commercial space programs, said Space Florida President Frank DiBello. Todays event marks a significant step forward toward ensuring Floridas numerous space assets -- both physical and intellectual -- are leveraged by the global space marketplace.
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Crist's Executive Order Helps Property Owners; 35,000 Jobless Floridians Next in Line?
Submitted by Anonymous on July 21, 2010 - 3:44pm
Property owners in the 26 counties affected by the Gulf oil spill are eligible for interim assessments to substantiate claims against BP or others, Gov. Charlie Crist declared today.
With his executive order, Crist said, An interim assessment will give property owners the documentation they need to hold BP accountable."
The interim assessment will not change the tax bills residents pay in November.
And speaking of executive orders, state Rep. Kevin Radar is pressing Crist to pay out additional benefits to unemployed Floridians.
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Ed Stein Cartoon
July 20, 2010 - 6:00pm
Rising Speculation About Bombing Iran's Nukes
July 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
Many years ago, I was privileged to attend a dinner with James Rowe, one of the "passion for anonymity" young aides to Franklin Roosevelt, original author of the winning strategy for Harry Truman's 1948 campaign and close confidante of then-President Lyndon Johnson.
Political Bits and Pieces
July 20, 2010 - 6:00pm
The Republican Party of Florida announced on Wednesday that their chairman, Sen. John Thrasher, R-Jacksonville, would be hosting a dinner in September at Lake Buena Vista with the GOP candidates for statewide office and former RNC boss and possible 2012 presidential hopeful, Gov.
Florida Dems Backing Obama Wall Street Reform Package
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 21, 2010 - 12:39pm
With President Barack Obama signing Wall Street reform legislation on Wednesday, Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Karen Thurman said Florida would greatly benefit from the new reforms.
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Claiming it will Generate 700,000 Jobs in 7 Years, Rick Scott Unveils Economic Plan
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 21, 2010 - 12:12pm
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rick Scott released his economic plan on Wednesday morning and he is claiming his seven steps will lead to 700,000 new jobs over the next seven years.
My seven-point plan isnt complex; in fact, its based on proven common-sense business principles, said Scott. I am the only candidate with a proven record of creating private sector jobs and my comprehensive 7-7-7 plan will put our financial house in order, balance the budget, and create the jobs Floridians desperately need.
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New Poll: Alex Sink Leads Rick Scott and is Crushing Bill McCollum
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 21, 2010 - 11:50am
Public Policy Polling just released a poll revealing state CFO Alex Sink, the likely Democratic candidate for governor, has a solid lead over Republican front-runner Rick Scott and a commanding lead over Attorney General Bill McCollum.
The poll had Sink with 36 percent, Scott with 30 percent and independent candidate Bud Chiles with 13 percent. Sink did even better against McCollum -- 37 percent for Sink, 23 percent for McCollum and 14 percent for Chiles.
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