April 29, 2010 - 6:00pm
Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene jumped into the U.S. Senate race on Friday--making an exciting election contest even more dramatic.
Howard Dean on Different Side of FL Senate Race Than His Old Campaign Team
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 30, 2010 - 12:07pm
Rep. Kendrick Meeks Senate campaign is forwarding an email from former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, endorsing Meek. In response to a joke he made earlier in the week, Dean said he was not backing Gov. Charlie Crists independent bid.
But it looks like the old Dean team is divided. A number of staffers from Deans 2004 presidential bid, including strategist Joe Trippi, are running billionaire Jeff Greenes Senate campaign.
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Democrat Billionaire Jeff Greene Enters the Senate Race
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 30, 2010 - 8:30am
Just when you thought the U.S. Senate race could not get more dramatic, billionaire Jeff Greene, who made his fortune in real estate, filed papers this morning to run for the Democratic nomination. Greene had had a colorful life to say the least-he waited tables at the Breakers growing up and the best man at his wedding was Mike Tyson. Yes, that Mike Tyson. U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek is the favorite in the race with former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre and former North Miami Mayor Kevin Burns also in the race.
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527 Fix Returns, Passes, Heads to Governor
April 29, 2010 - 6:00pm
In stark contrast to the way lawmakers tried earlier this year to rein in shadowy electioneering groups in a broad campaign finance bill that was ultimately vetoed, the House quietly passed and sent to Gov. Charlie Crist on Thursday a second attempt to put some regulations on 527 organizations.
Group Overhauls Teacher Performance Pay Recommendation
April 28, 2010 - 6:00pm
A group of educators, teacher advocates and lawmakers recently chosen by the governor to ensure Florida wins $700 million in federal money for education is recommending that the state implement a revised form of teacher performance pay.
And, says a member of the group, the decision was unanimous.
I think that sends a powerful message to the governor that this is a good plan, said the group's chairman, Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of the Miami-Dade County School District
When Indignation Trumps Information
May 1, 2010 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- "Physician, heal yourself," said the founder of the church in which Roger Mahony is a cardinal. He is the Catholic archbishop of Los Angeles and he should heed the founder's admonition before accusing Arizonans of intemperateness.
Senate Passes Controversial Abortion Bill to House
April 28, 2010 - 6:00pm
Disregarding a threat by House Democrats and the admonishment of one male Republican, the Senate voted Thursday to require that most pregnant women in their first trimester pay for an ultrasound when seeking an abortion.
The Senate passed by 23-16 a House health care bill amended with the ultrasound requirement, proposed by Orlando Republican Andy Gardiner. The bill now goes back to the House for a vote.
Game On! Rubio Invades Crist's Turf
Submitted by Anonymous on April 29, 2010 - 7:31pm
In an early test of organizational strength and ability, U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio will be in Clearwater Friday to thank his volunteers.
The former House speaker's appearance, a day after Gov. Charlie Crist announced he was bowing out of the Republican primary, is clearly designed as an in-your-face challenge to the governor in his home county of Pinellas.
Rubio's Pinellas County headquarters is at ?1230 Myrtle Ave. South in ?Clearwater.
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McCollum 'Deeply Disappointed' in Crist Leaving Republicans
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 29, 2010 - 6:51pm
Attorney General Bill McCollum, the leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, spoke out against Gov. Charlie Crist leaving the G.O.P. to continue his campaign for the U.S. Senate as an independent.
While not surprised by his decision, I am deeply disappointed Governor Crist has left the Republican Party, said McCollum. It is a short-sighted maneuver that directly contradicts his previous pledges to remain in the primary race.
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Florida Voices React to Charlie Crist Becoming an Independent
April 28, 2010 - 6:00pm
"There are two parts to this story:
"The first one is the celebration of Marco Rubio as our party's nominee. Never in our party's history have we witnessed a 65-plus point swing in a statewide campaign involving two well-known candidates. Kudos to him. Marco has risen to become a darling of Republicans nationwide and is the heavy favorite to become a U.S. senator before the age of 40.
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