edited by: Kay Day,
Florida Editor
Crist in "free-fall"
Adam Smith: "Crist, 53, is in a free-fall among likely Republican voters, say Crist supporters and detractors alike, while Rubio's trajectory is heading straight up. Crist's credibility among hard-core Republicans is practically gone," [...]
If we have to blog one more lob in this week's tit-for-tat between Dems and Republicans on the whole unemployment compensation/federal stimulus deal, we might pull our hair out.
So we talked to Amy Baker, chief economist, to try and bring this partisan finger-pointing to a conclusion.
Baker's conclusion is [...]
Robo poll from liberal DailyKos and Research 2000: Gov. Charlie Crist leads Rubio 47 percent to 37 percent among Republicans. In January, Crist led 57 percent to 11 percent. Among all voters, Crist beats Kendrick Meek 50-33, while Meek beats Rubio 38-30. Birthers prefer Rubio 54-31.
These trendlines are bleak for Crist, [...]
If we have to blog one more lob in this week's tit-for-tat between Democrats and Republicans on the whole unemployment compensation/federal stimulus deal, we might pull our hair out.
So we talked to Amy Baker, the state's chief economist, to try and bring this partisan finger-pointing to a conclusion.
Baker's [...]
South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint is one of the most prominent Republicans nationally to endorse Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate primary against Gov. Charlie Crist—but that apparently hasn’t hurt his ability to raise money from Crist allies in Florida.
During a campaign trip through Florida this weekend, DeMint will… [...]
With the Democratic National Committee running radio ads to target Republicans who voted against the health care bill, the National Republican Senatorial Committee is launching a web site to "inform voters about candidates’ positions and statements during this critical debate."
Those candidates include Miami Democrat Rep. Kendrick Meek, who is running for the [...]
There’s another crack in the Republican wall of opposition to Pres. Obama’s policies, nominees, and general existence. Sen. Richard Luger (R-Ind.) says he will vote to confirm the president’s first appeals court pick, Judge David Hamilton of Indianapolis. He is nominated for a seat on the [...]
The latest from our network of Florida Progressive Coalition blogs.
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The Hate Agenda: Getting Back Our Power (From the Tea Party “Patriots”)
The Hate Agenda: From the Blogs
Florida Speaks: [...]
Democrats have targeted U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young in a new radio ad that continues an effort against 32 House Republicans who opposed the health care bill but represent districts won by Barack Obama.
"In last year's historic election, voters in Florida's 10th Congressional District supported President Obama and his [...]
FromCNN: "The Democratic National Committee is targeting 32 House Republicans in a new radio ad campaign that criticizes them for voting against health care reform legislation earlier this month.
"The commercials will begin running Tuesday and are aimed at Republicans in congressional districts that voted for President Obama in the [...]
It would be great for the Republicans if unemployment is still high next year. Not that I'm rooting for that.No, of course not.' [...]
RPOF "going to implode"
Aaron Deslatte: "Crist for all his recent missteps -- showed Republicans one way to keep winning statewide elections, by moderating the social issues with pragmatism, emphasizing fiscal restraint and playing to the" [...]
The Biscayne Bay Young Republicans and the FIU College Republicans are inviting both campaigns to debate December 17 at Florida International University.
They say Michael Putney, political editor at Miami's WPLG and host of This Week in South Florida, has agreed to moderate the proposed debate. Invitations have been sent to both campaigns.
"We hope that these'" [...]
Our sense is Yes. But he seems to be on mighty thin ice: Republicans should have the wind at their backs this election season with President Barack Obama's poll numbers dropping and independents turning away from Democrats.
But many Florida Republicans increasingly see a significant obstacle [...]
The Democratic National Committee's Organizing for America is asking its volunteers to "drop by" the offices of 32 House Republicans who voted against the health care bill Saturday -- but who represent districts won President Obama in 2008.
That includes Miami's Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. A press release says OFA volunteers are being asked to drop by the offices "to'" [...]
In a letter taking U.S. Sen. candidate and fellow Republican Marco Rubio to task, State Sen. Mike Fasano of New Port Richey is doing something that few Republicans can and are willing to do: Make a compelling case that Florida needed the stimulus money sent by Washington Democrats.
Fasano, responding [...]
Concerned Republicans say they aren’t out for the head of Florida GOP Party Chairman Jim Greer.
But they do want to talk to him. Behind closed doors.
Responding to an embarrassing string of controversies involving the Florida Republican Party, top officials, including the overall state vice chairman and 20 leaders from [...]
Pinellas County Commissioner Neil Brickfield has followed ally Tony DiMatteo to support Marco Rubio over his Pinellas neighbor, Charlie Crist, for U.S. Senate.
Brickfield said he actually decided a few months ago, but confirmed the decision this week. Attention has focused on Pinellas Republicans' choice for the Senate nomination because of [...]
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