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Lloyd DunkelbergerSeptember 30, 2018

While the nation was fixated on the drama surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, Floridians were reminded this week that they have their own Supreme Court controversy in triplicate. Gov. Rick Scott reasserted his claim in court that he has the power, before he leaves office in January, to appoint replacements for […]

Mitch PerryApril 20, 2016

Sarasota area Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan says that the U.S. should “never buckle to the threats of a foreign government,” and that’s why he supports legislation that aims to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for any involvement in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “Even an ally like Saudi Arabia needs to understand our country will never compromise […]

Mitch PerryDecember 4, 2015

The FBI is now treating the San Bernardino shooting by a husband and wife that killed 14 and wounded 21 as an act of terrorism, a spokesman said on Friday. The announcement comes two days after the horrific attack, and a day after the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted down a gun control measure that would have […]

Mitch PerryOctober 16, 2015

Jeb Bush bashed Donald Trump for a lack of substance on CBS’ This Morning program on Friday, accusing the GOP presidential front-runner of having simplistic responses to some of the world’s biggest crises. “I have no clue,” Bush told host Charlie Rose when asked if he’d be concerned whether Trump could keep America safe if he was […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

With the publication of his new book, American Dreams coming out tomorrow, expect to see and hear a lot of Marco Rubio this week. On CBS’ This Morning, the Florida Senator made appearances in both hours of the morning news show, with a longer hit in the 8 a.m. Eastern time zone block to discuss […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

With the publication of his new book, American Dreams coming out tomorrow, expect to see and hear a lot of Marco Rubio this week. On CBS’ This Morning, the Florida Senator made appearances in both hours of the morning news show, with a longer hit in the 8 a.m. Eastern time zone block to discuss […]

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Forget Brett Kavanaugh; Florida facing its own ‘Supreme’ drama — in triplicate

Vern Buchanan says the truth needs to come out regarding 9/11 and the Saudi government

FDP calls “unconscionable” Marco Rubio’s vote against wider gun background checks

Jeb Bush says Donald Trump would send Syrian refugees “to their slaughter”

Marco Rubio calls Jeb Bush & Mitt Romney “formidable,” but says he can compete

Marco Rubio calls Jeb Bush & Mitt Romney "formidable," but says he can compete