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Category Archives: Florida Government
Ex-Florida Gov. Crist Aims for Political Comeback in House
Charlie Crist, a is a former governor, former state attorney general and was on the short list to be Sen. John McCain's vice presidential running mate in 2008. This year, he's setting his sights on a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Will Trump bring Sen. Rubio down in Florida?
In this Oct. 26, 2016 file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio gestures as he speaks during a debate against U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, at Broward College in Davie, Fla. The Florida Senate race between Republican incumbent Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy is as much about presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as it is about differences between the candidates.
Hispanics, no-party voters, young people most critical in 2016 Florida election
As Izaiah Mateo cast a ballot for the first time, he personified the demographic changes sweeping Florida that will help decide who wins the White House. Mateo is 18, Hispanic and a Democrat who lives in the state's increasingly diverse I-4 corridor, where a surge in Puerto Rican voters could help deliver a victory for Hillary Clinton.
Dems already campaigning to be governor
For the first time in decades, Florida is poised to see a crowded, wide-open primary for the gubernatorial nomination. Crazy as it seems, the 2018 contest already is well under way.
Florida court: Jury must unanimously agree on death penalty
The fate of convicted killers on Florida's death row - as well as the fate of people awaiting trial for murder - was put in limbo Friday after the Florida Supreme Court ruled that death sentences require a unanimous jury. By a 5-2 vote the court struck down a newly enacted law allowing a defendant to be sentenced to death as long as 10 out of 12 jurors recommend it.
How my factual statement on Fox News about global warming became a Media Matters outrage
Media Matters is a left-wing propaganda machine created by Clinton sycophant David Brock. Positioned as a non-profit organization designed to target "dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media."
Republicans are finally denouncing Donald Trump. Here’s why that’s still depressing
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website - Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. The most shocking thing about the recording of US Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump boasting about infidelity and his ability to grab women "by the pussy" because he's famous, is that it took something so graphic and unspinnable for senior establishment Republicans to withdraw support for Trump.
Cana t compete with Matthew: Candidates cut Florida campaigns
Like thousands of other Americans, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton abruptly upended their plans Thursday in Florida, where Hurricane Matthew threatened to wreak havoc on final-stretch presidential campaigning in a critical swing state. The campaigns rushed to move staff and volunteers, close offices and cancel events in the path of the storm.
Florida audience laughs at Charlie Crist when he says he’s…
A Florida debate audience broke into laughter on Monday night when former Gov. Charlie Crist said he was voting for Hillary Clinton, in part, because of how "honest" she is. "I am proud of Hillary Clinton.
Audience Immediately Laughs When Democrat Uses This Word to Describe Clinton
A Democratic congressional candidate drew a strong reaction from the audience when he called Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton "honest" during a debate Monday. Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, currently a Democratic candidate to represent the Sunshine State's 13th Congressional District, was asked during a debate with incumbent Republican Rep. David Jolly if he plans to vote for his party's nominee for president.
Donald Trump: John Kasich is not on board because ‘he got beaten so badly’
Donald Trump said Monday he doesn't really care if people like Ohio Gov. John Kasich endorse him - but he also didn't contradict Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who on Sunday hinted at possible retribution for such holdout Republicans. "I really don't care.
Priebus: Candidates who don’t support Trump could be penalized
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus told "Face the Nation" that former presidential candidates who do not endorse Donald Trump for president could find themselves penalized if they run for president again. "Those people need to get on board," he told CBS' "Face the Nation."
Reince Priebus, RNC chief, threatens John Kasich, other Republicans who won’t back Donald Trump
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Sunday threatened Ohio Gov. John Kasich and other Republicans who refuse to support presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying the party may take steps to ensure it's not "that easy for them" to seek the White House again. Speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation," Mr. Priebus said every Republican who ran in 2016 needs to get behind Mr. Trump.
A look at Hillary Clinton’s recent illness
The mother of a 10-year-old New Mexico girl who was found dead and dismembered told police she looked for men online and at work to sexually assault her daughter, according to search warrants obtained by a newspaper. The mother of a 10-year-old New Mexico girl who was found dead and dismembered told police she looked for men online and at work to sexually assault her daughter, according to search warrants in the case.
As Florida delegation unites on Zika funding, Gov. Rick Scott stirs up fight in Washington
Florida lawmakers made their most coordinated effort yet to call for urgent action to combat the Zika virus, but even as they stressed bipartisanship, politics were on display Tuesday, overshadowing the possibility of a breakthrough on funding. Less than a minute into a news conference demanding action, Republican Gov. Rick Scott lashed out at Sen. Bill Nelson for voting against a funding bill last week that Democrats say is an attack on Planned Parenthood.
‘the Only Option’: Florida newspaper calls for federal…
Questions over the Trump Foundation's illegal contribution to a political group tied to Florida's attorney general do not appear to be going away. The Tampa Bay Times is urging the US federal government to investigate potential connections between Donald Trump's charity and Florida state attorney general, Pam Bondi.
Commissioner Putnam Names Cheryl Flood as Florida State Fair Executive Director
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that he has appointed Cheryl Flood as the Executive Director of the Florida State Fair. Flood has served as Interim Director over the past six months and has contributed to the Florida State Fair since 2011.
Rubio, Murphy win Florida’s Senate primaries
Supporters of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., cheer as early results are announced during a primary election party, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Kissimmee, Fla. Supporters of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., cheer as early results are announced during a primary election party, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Kissimmee, Fla.
Navarro on Trump: ‘He’s unfit to be human’
"Forget being unfit to be president. He's unfit to be human," Navarro said on ABC, when talking about the controversy regarding the GOP nominee's tweet about the death of Dwyane Wade's cousin.