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Associated PressSeptember 23, 2015

As Scott Walker gave up on his 2016 presidential race this week, he implored other Republicans in the crowded field to follow his lead and drop out so that one could rise to challenge front-runner Donald Trump. None appears likely to do so anytime soon. Walker stood out in the GOP race with his unsustainable […]

Peter SchorschJuly 28, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has already raised more than $12 million for his White House bid. Outside groups aligned with Rubio have raised twice that. In other words, there’s little doubt that Rubio’s White House bid has the financial resources to last (at least) until Florida’s March 15 presidential primary. And yet … How soon […]

Phil AmmannJune 15, 2015

Ahead of Jeb Bush’s official entry into the 2016 presidential race, Marco Rubio took to social media Monday morning to welcome the ex-governor – and former political mentor. Last month, the 43-year-old Miami Republican entered the White House contest with a call for a new generation to take charge of America. Rubio was the third […]

Daniel TilsonJune 2, 2015

OK, you got me. That’s a made-up name in the headline. But this week’s “Economic Growth Summit” hosted by Florida Gov. Rick Scott is all about the politics of make-believe, so anything goes. If life was fair, Scott’s summit would feature explanations and apologies to middle-class Floridians who’ve remained loyal to his hardcore conservative economic […]

Diane RobertsMay 12, 2015

No fewer than four of the 2016 Republican candidates for president claim domicile in Florida. Five, if you count Donald Trump – and the head pelt-sporting Birther would hate not to be counted. Even if he’s not really running, just promoting his new book. First there’s Jeb Bush, Miami resident, former governor, brother of the […]

Diane RobertsMay 11, 2015

No fewer than four of the 2016 Republican candidates for president claim domicile in Florida. Five, if you count Donald Trump – and the head pelt-sporting Birther would hate not to be counted. Even if he’s not really running, just promoting his new book. First there’s Jeb Bush, Miami resident, former governor, brother of the […]

Phil AmmannMay 4, 2015

Jeb Bush may be the front-runner in the Republican presidential field for 2016, despite not yet officially a candidate, but fellow Floridian Marco Rubio is gaining steadily, and enjoys broader support with primary voters. According to a newly released Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, Bush continues to be the leading GOP candidate, with 23 percent […]

Phil AmmannApril 21, 2015

As the 2016 presidential race gears up, candidates turn to Internet commerce to boost coffers, widen the small-donor base, collect personal data on supporters, and get their campaign message out. Online stores selling all kinds of merchandise is also a good way to get in digs at opponents. Among the items sold on the Rand […]

Associated PressApril 16, 2015

Jeb Bush said Thursday he will make up his mind “in relatively short order” whether to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2016. The former Florida governor will be in New Hampshire this weekend to speak at town hall-style meetings at two businesses and at a GOP event. He will also attend a night […]

Phil AmmannApril 15, 2015

In nearly two centuries, Florida went without creating as so much a ripple with White House contenders. For the 2016 presidential race, that could change dramatically, as the Sunshine State faces the unique status of fielding not one, but two bona fide candidates – Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio. As Rubio launched his presidential campaign Monday, […]

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Diane Roberts: Florida's presidential hopefuls a bumper crop of crazy

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