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Associated PressApril 25, 2016

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Donald Trump says an extraordinary collaboration between Ted Cruz and John Kasich aimed at unifying the anti-Trump vote in some remaining primaries is a desperate move by “mathematically dead” rivals. Such collusion would be illegal in many industries, the Republican presidential front-runner said, but it’s illustrative of “everything that is wrong in Washington and our […]

Associated PressApril 17, 2016

To all the political junkies yearning for a contested Republican convention this summer: not so fast. It’s still possible for Donald Trump to clinch the nomination by the end of the primaries on June 7. His path is narrow and perilous. But it’s plausible and starts with a big victory Tuesday in his home state […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

Problem at the polls? Marco Rubio’s team wants to know. In an email to supporters on Thursday, the Rubio campaign told voters to let the campaign’s legal team know if they “encounter any problems or delays” when casting a vote. “Tomorrow, polls will open across Florida and you will have your chance to make sure […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 9, 2016

Donald Trump is crushing Marco Rubio in his home state, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll of likely Republican primary voters. Trump leads the Republican field with 45 percent support in the Sunshine State. Rubio is in second with 22 percent. The gulf between the two men has only widened since a February Quinnipiac […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 9, 2016

Donald Trump continues to hold a lead over Marco Rubio in the Sunshine State. In a new University of North Florida poll of likely Republican primary voters, Trump leads the Republican field with 35.5 percent support. Rubio is in second with 23.8 percent, followed by Ted Cruz at 15.5 percent, and John Kasich at 8.8 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 8, 2016

Marco Rubio is officially planting roots in Fort Myers. The Florida Republican’s campaign announced Tuesday it was opening a campaign office in Fort Myers on Wednesday. Rep. Darrell Issa, a California Republican, is scheduled to attend the opening, according to the campaign. The event comes six days before the state’s March 15 primary. Rubio currently […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 7, 2016

A rash of anti-Marco Rubio advertisements could be hitting Florida’s airwaves soon. On Monday, POLITICO reported that Keep the Promise I, the main super PAC backing Ted Cruz, is planning to air several advertisements taking aim at Rubio in his home state. The ads take on Rubio on several issues, including sugar subsidies and his […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 3, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott won’t be wading any deeper into presidential politics — at least not yet. The Naples Republican on Thursday said he would not endorse a candidate before the March 15 Republican primary. In a statement on his Facebook page, Scott said he has made it his practice “not to get involved in primaries […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 1, 2016

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More than 70 percent of Republicans said they think Donald Trump will be their party’s nominee. According to an NBC News|SurveyMonkey Weekly Election Tracking Poll, 71 percent of registered Republicans said Trump will win the Republican nomination. That’s up 15 percent from just one week earlier. Trump leads the GOP pack with 40 percent support, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 25, 2016

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It’s time for the children of the Reagan revolution to take up “mantle of leadership.” That’s the message Marco Rubio is sending to voters in states with March 1 primaries in a new television advertisement hitting the airwaves today. The Rubio campaign said the advertisement, called “Revolution,” will air in key markets in March 1 […]

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Email Insights: Marco Rubio’s team tells Floridians to let them know if there’s problems at the polls

Donald Trump leads Marco Rubio 45%-22%, according to new Quinnipiac poll

UNF poll of Florida primary: Donald Trump 36%, Marco Rubio 24%

Darrell Issa to attend opening of Marco Rubio’s Fort Myers campaign office

Pro-Ted Cruz super PAC taking aim at Marco Rubio

Rick Scott declines to endorse in GOP presidential primary

Donald Trump leads GOP field with 40 percent support in new poll

Marco Rubio says it’s time for children of Reagan revolution to lead