October 7, 2015 - 6:45pm
Florida is gearing up for 2016, with the state’s two major political parties ramping up efforts to raise cash as they enter another big election year in the Sunshine State.
Lawmakers Could Allow Pot for Terminally Ill Patients
October 7, 2015 - 5:30pm
Two key lawmakers Wednesday proposed allowing terminally ill patients to obtain medical marijuana to help grapple with pain, the latest twist in a nearly two-year debate about how to address the high-profile --- and emotionally charged --- issue.
Marco Rubio Offers Condolences for El Faro Tragedy
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 7, 2015 - 3:34pm
From his perch as chairman of the U.S. Senate Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., offered prayers to the families impacted by the El Faro tragedy.
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Marsha Blackburn, Janet Huckabee, Senate Hopefuls Address FFRW in Orlando
October 7, 2015 - 1:15pm
One of the leading conservatives in Congress and the wife of a presidential candidate will hit the Sunshine State this week as the Florida Federation of Republican Women (FFRW) holds its annual meeting in Orlando. The event will also feature a forum with candidates hoping to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in 2016.
Vern Buchanan Goes to Bat for Green Beret, Asking Army for Full Reinstatement
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 7, 2015 - 12:37pm
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., backed the Army giving an additional 60 days as a Green Beret tries reinstated in the Army after he was forced out of service when he reported an Afghan ally sexually abusing a child but said the solider deserves a full reinstatement.
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Dan Webster Backed by Louie Gohmert for Speaker
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 7, 2015 - 12:10pm
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, is backing U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., to be speaker of the House in Thursday’s vote.
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Marco Rubio Wants Sanctions on North Korean Leaders
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 7, 2015 - 10:51am
From his perch on the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., unveiled a new round of sanctions on the North Korean leadership on Tuesday.
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Patrick Murphy Hits Alan Grayson in New Web Video
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 7, 2015 - 10:38am
In the Democratic primary to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in the Senate, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., released a Web video hitting U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., on Wednesday.
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Florida Looks, Once Again, to be Close for Presidential Election
October 7, 2015 - 8:30am
A new poll shows Florida retains its position as the ultimate swing state in presidential politics even as the favorites in the polls -- former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side and businessman Donald Trump for the Republicans -- are not the strongest general election candidates.
With or Without Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton Leads With Florida Democrats
October 7, 2015 - 7:45am
As Vice President Joe Biden nears a decision to enter the 2016 presidential race, a new poll of Florida Democrats shows former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead regardless of what he does.
On Wednesday morning, Quinnipiac University released a poll of Florida Democrats showing Clinton in charge of the Democratic primary.
When Biden is included, Clinton leads with 43 percent. Biden and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., tie for second with 19 percent each.
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