Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The former governor of Florida has announced he’s joined the Democrat Party. Could another run for the governor’s office be far behind?
First he was a Republican. Then he became an Independent. Now, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has officially joined the ranks of the Democrats. Crist made the announcement of his recent switch to the Democratic Party on his Twitter feed. “Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @Barack Obama,” he tweeted. Crist, a vocal supporter of Obama, is said to have signed the papers to become a Democrat while visiting the White House. The former Republican dropped his affiliation with that party during his 2010 Senate bid against now Sen. Marco Rubio. Crist’s announcement has many wondering if he’s positioning himself for a 2014 run against Gov. Rick Scott. Or, perhaps he has another seat in mind? We’d like to hear…
Friday, November 2, 2012
The former president received an enthusiastic welcome from voters in St. Petersburg, Florida, Friday.
Former President Bill Clinton delivered charm, style and a strongly worded message to St. Petersburg voters Friday at a rally for President Barack Obama in St. Petersburg, Florida. "We're coming down to the end of this election and as usual, Florida's got a lot to say about it." "I am far more enthusiastic about President Barack Obama this time, and you should be, too," Clinton said. "I feel more strongly this time because, first of all, he has done a much better job with a terrible situation than most people would." Clinton told voters who had poured into the Colesium that Obama "picked up the pieces" of a failed administration four years ago and worked tirelessly to find consensus with Republicans in Congress. “This country has gotten …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Ryan’s comments were preceded by a "Who’s Who" of the Florida Republican Party.
Vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan took the stage around noon on Saturday to a roaring applause with the backdrop of a tranquil Tampa Bay behind him. The rally in Oldsmar’s R. E. Olds Park was among the campaign's recent push in the battleground state of Florida. Ann Romney appeared in Largo last week. President Barack Obama will be in the Tampa area next week. Ryan came out strong, wasting no time highlighting what he called President Barack Obama’s failed economic plan. “We don’t need sugar high economics, we need economic growth,” Ryan said to the crowd. He told the crowd the election would chose what kind of country they would have and what kind of people they would become. “And the question is 'do we want four more year of the same…
Saturday, September 15, 2012
The vice presidential candidate will visit Oldsmar on Saturday morning.
On Saturday morning, Sept. 15, Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Paul Ryan will make a stop in Oldsmar to rally supporters. Ryan, the running mate to Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, will make his appearance at R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive West, in Oldsmar. Doors open at 9 a.m. The event begins at 11 a.m. Spectators are asked to park at Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road. Buses will transport spectators to and from the park starting at 7:30 a.m., said Lyndsay Keith, a Ryan campaign spokesperson. "Hopefully that will eliminate any parking frustration," Keith said. Those driving through the area should be aware that the roads surrounding the park will be closed off around the time of the event. Law enforcement will be…
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Close to 40 percent of voters in Florida think the governor is doing a good job, up from 31 percent.
Make no mistake, Gov. Rick Scott is still among the least popular governors in the country, tied for sixth least liked out of 36 we have polled on since the start of 2011. 39% approve of his job performance and 51% disapprove--still not good numbers, but the best we've ever found for him. That is up from a 31-56 spread just a month earlier. Scott's improvement is a combination of a rise in his support from independents and his own party. He has still upset too many of his own partisans, but he is coming back to safer territory. Scott also has pulled to within three points of Charlie Crist in a hypothetical match-up 44 to 41 percent. Florida GOP Raises $9.1 Million to Dems' $2.2 Million The Republican Party of Florida collected nearly…
Monday, January 23, 2012
Although they hurled personal attacks at each other, Republican presidential candidates seemed to have similar ideas on decreasing foreclosures.
The federal government should be less involved in the housing crisis, according to all four Republican presidential candidates. During a debate at the University of South Florida (USF) Monday night, each candidate said that before the housing bubble burst, owning a home in the United States was too easy. According to CNBC, Florida is the sixth in the nation in housing foreclosures. One in every 396 households is in foreclosure. “You have to get government out of the mess,” said Mitt Romney. The housing market isn’t going to improve unless the employment rate improves, Romney said. The way to help those facing foreclosure is to help the economy. Later in the debate, Romney said President Barack Obama doesn’t understand how to improve the …
Supporters and protesters alike gathered on the University of South Florida campus for tonight's debate.
As the four Republican candidates took to the stage for tonight's debate, supporters and protesters alike gathered on the University of South Florida campus to share their opinions. "I wanted people to know that his (Ron Paul's) supporters don't just represent fringe folks," said William Mahmet, 30, of St. Petersburg. "We are regular folks, too." Northwest Tampa resident Terry Wickman turned out to show support for former House speaker Newt Gingrich. "If you watch the debates, he has the best answers ... There's nothing canned about it. You need a leader in this country — not someone who just reads a teleprompter." USF students were also out in force, with some protesting the Republican platform. "We are protesting the issues we have with …
Linda
1:02 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
If Sink runs, she has my vote more ›