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Associated PressMarch 7, 2015

Former President Bill Clinton defended his foundation’s acceptance of donations from foreign governments on Saturday, pointing to the track record of his global philanthropy as Hillary Rodham Clinton nears an announcement on a 2016 presidential campaign. In an interview at the Clinton Global Initiative University, the ex-president sought to address critics who have questioned the […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

Blaise Ingoglia, newly elected Republican Party of Florida chairman, has a question for state Democrats: “Are you ready for Hillary Clinton, as foreign governments seem to be?” Ingoglia refers to statements made by several leading Republicans saying the William J. Clinton Foundation took donations from foreign governments, even while Hillary — the prospective Democratic presidential candidate for […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

Blaise Ingoglia, newly elected Republican Party of Florida chairman, has a question for state Democrats: “Are you ready for Hillary Clinton, as foreign governments seem to be?” Ingoglia refers to statements made by several leading Republicans saying the William J. Clinton Foundation took donations from foreign governments, even while Hillary — the prospective Democratic presidential candidate for […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 23, 2015

In the summer and fall of this past year, Columba Bush wrestled with the question all of America is asking now: Will her husband — former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — run for president in 2016? And if so, would she support him? As a member of an American political dynasty, Columba faced a dilemma […]

Bob SparksFebruary 20, 2015

Bill Clinton is known to use the term “dead-bang loser” to deride the policies or actions of political opponents. One of his more recent targets was Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for the latter’s epic fights with the state teachers’ union. Clinton described Walker’s success in those fights as a dead-bang loser for Wisconsin. With Walker’s […]

Bob SparksFebruary 20, 2015

Bill Clinton is known to use the term “dead-bang loser” to deride the policies or actions of political opponents. One of his more recent targets was Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for the latter’s epic fights with the state teachers’ union. Clinton described Walker’s success in those fights as a dead-bang loser for Wisconsin. With Walker’s […]

Bob SparksFebruary 19, 2015

Bill Clinton is known to use the term “dead bang loser” to deride the policies or actions of political opponents. One of his more recent targets was Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for the latter’s epic fights with the state teachers’ union. Clinton described Walker’s success in those fights as a dead bang loser for Wisconsin. […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 19, 2015

The Campaign of Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Lenny Curry announced plans for his “Duval Door Brawl” event earlier this week, an event described by Campaign Manager Brian Swensen as follows: “The rules are simple: organize a group and start knocking doors. Whichever group can walk the most doors in one day will win a VIP invite for a personal […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 19, 2015

The Campaign of Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Lenny Curry announced plans for his “Duval Door Brawl” event earlier this week, an event described by Campaign Manager Brian Swensen as follows: “The rules are simple: organize a group and start knocking doors. Whichever group can walk the most doors in one day will win a VIP invite for a personal […]

Melissa RossFebruary 17, 2015

A spokesman for the Alvin Brown campaign refused to confirm a “Playbook” report from POLITICO’s Marc Caputo that former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to appear this week at a rally supporting the Jacksonville mayor’s re-election bid. “I have nothing for you at this time,” said Brown deputy campaign manager Fabien Levy. Other operatives for […]

Tag: Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton defends foreign donations to foundation

Blaise Ingoglia asks whether Florida Democrats are really "Ready for Hillary"

Blaise Ingoglia asks whether Florida Democrats are really “Ready for Hillary”

Columba Bush supports, and wary of, a Jeb Bush White House run

Bob Sparks: Tax credit scholarship lawsuit a "dead-bang loser"

Bob Sparks: Tax credit scholarship lawsuit a “dead-bang loser”

Bob Sparks: Tax credit scholarship lawsuit a ‘dead bang loser’

Jeff Atwater at Lenny Curry's "Duval door brawl" kickoff Saturday

Jeff Atwater at Lenny Curry’s “Duval door brawl” kickoff Saturday

Will Bill Clinton campaign for Alvin Brown in Jacksonville?