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Terry Fields borrows a page from the Tony Hill book of campaign spending
Former State Representative Terry Fields is running for the State Senate in 2012. He is seeking the seat currently held by the recently re-elected Tony Hill. Senator Hill, as we reported back in October, used his campaign account to raise and spend massive amounts of money to defeat a no-name third party candidate [...]
Continue reading...Bud Chiles to meet state lawmakers
17. December 2008
Bud Chiles, rumored 2010 gubernatorial candidate and son of Lawton Chiles, is setting up meetings with top lawmakers to warn them that his family does not want the state to continue using the Lawton Chiles Endowment to fund general operations. From Tallahassee.com… As legislators prepare for a special session on Florida’s beleaguered state budget next month, the [...]
Continue reading...Leonard Curry elected to Chair Duval County Republican Party
16. December 2008
Businessman Leonard Curry was elected as the new Chairman of the Duval County Republican Executive Committee at Monday night’s meeting. Mr. Curry, the former Treasurer of the party, was the only candidate who was placed into nomination and won election by a unanimous voice vote. He took office immediately, replacing outgoing Chairman John [...]
Continue reading...Crist ties the knot, draws gay protests
13. December 2008
Gov. Charlie Crist and Carole Lynn Rome were married Friday night in a ceremony that lasted only about 20 minutes and included the traditional wedding vows. The couple enjoyed a reception at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and then headed off for a honeymoon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Florida. The many guests [...]
Continue reading...Bud Chiles considering bid for governor
8. December 2008
The Chiles family has threatened to sue lawmakers over what they say is the depletion of the Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund. It’s a high profile spat that’s giving Bud Chiles, the son of the former governor, a platform from which to duel with Governor Crist. This is causing some to wonder if Bud [...]
Continue reading...Governors place a wager on this weekend’s Alabama-Florida game
5. December 2008
The governors of Florida and Alabama have placed a friendly wager on this weekend’s game. The University of Florida and University of Alabama will meet Saturday in Atlanta to determine the Southeastern Conference champion. The winner of the game is expected to play in January’s national championship game, which will be held in [...]
Continue reading...Jeb on Senate bid: “I am considering it.”
4. December 2008
It appears that former Governor Jeb Bush is open to launching a bid for U.S. Senate in 2010. That’s when Republican Senator Mel Martinez will retire and create an open seat. Asked whether he was interested in running for the seat, Bush confirmed The Politico by e-mail Tuesday: “I am considering it.” From Politico.com… A source close [...]
Continue reading...The race to replace Martinez
3. December 2008
With Senator Mel Martinez positioned to retire in 2010, potential candidates will need to kick their campaigns into gear in the next few months. But just who is considering a bid for the newly open seat? South Florida based political blog Politics1.com recaps all of the potential candidates who may try to replace Martinez. [...]
Continue reading...Martinez won’t seek re-election
3. December 2008
Florida’s Republican Senator, Mel Martinez, announced today that he does not plan to seek re-election to the seat he first won in 2004. That means we’ll see an open Senate contest in 2010 likely to draw significant interest from both Republicans and Democrats. The full text of Senator Martinez’s statement follows… If there is one thing [...]
Continue reading...Photos from the State House’s recent organizational session
2. December 2008
Nassau County Republican State Committeeman-elect Doug Adkins, husband of newly elected State Representative Janet Adkins, was kind enough to submit these photos he took during the recent State House organizational session… State Representative Adkins with Governor Charlie Crist… State Representative Mike Weinstein, a candidate for Speaker, poses with members of his family… Representative Mike Weinstein and his wife [...]
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19. December 2008
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