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Dominic CalabroJanuary 17, 2017

Politicians talk repeatedly about doing things to help create jobs. But, sometimes, doing nothing is the best option. We hope that newly-elected lawmakers understand that less government intrusion is often the key to keeping the American Dream alive. A great example is the 2009 “Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.” This innocuously named effort actually […]

Associated PressDecember 18, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump said first lady Michelle Obama “must have been talking about the past” when she said there’s no sense of hope after his election. Trump, speaking Saturday at the final rally of his postelection “thank you” tour, then resisted escalating the spat further, suggesting “she made that statement not meaning it the way […]

Associated PressAugust 30, 2016

Recent redistricting makes the U.S. House seat from the eastern part of Florida’s Panhandle one of the few nationally that are likely to flip from Democrat to Republican this year. Democratic incumbent Gwen Graham cited the redrawn 2nd Congressional District’s heavy Republican presence in saying she won’t seek a second term. A physician, a former […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

By all accounts, Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan is expected to win the job as House Speaker easily this week. Last week, he won support from all three wings of the House’s factionalized Republicans, and he appears to the the consensus pick. Florida Republican Daniel Webster, the original choice of the House Freedom Caucus, is apparently hoping […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 8, 2015

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) is quitting the Congressional House leadership, POLITICO reports. The Ponte Vedra Beach Republican’s exit comes as Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), the No. 3 GOP House member, warned that anyone on the whip team who voted against procedural motions would be cut off. Scalise’s hardball strategy was to solidify control of the Republican caucus. Before […]

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Flamingos at Discovery Cove in Orlando.

Dominic Calabro: Keeping cigars in the Cigar City

Donald Trump says Michelle Obama’s ‘no hope’ comment about the past

U.S. House district in Florida Panhandle likely to flip to GOP

Dan Webster sends out fundraising request as his dream of being House Speaker stays alive

Ron DeSantis ditches House whip team