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Martin DyckmanFebruary 10, 2016

Madeline Albright and Gloria Steinem need to stop obsessing about young women who won’t vote for Hillary Clinton. There’s a better use for their time and energy if they want her to be elected president. That’s to take Clinton by the shoulders, shake her until her teeth rattle, and scream into her ear, “Who do […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 10, 2016

With Florida’s death penalty law in limbo due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Emily Cope on Wednesday described in chilling detail how her father, Keith, was hog-tied and left for dead back in 2009 when she was a teenager. Cope recalled how her father suffered a stroke while he was left bound with rope […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2016

The big story coming out of New Hampshire, arguably: Ted Cruz finishing third with a financial outlay of just $580,000, which easily was the best ROI for votes for any candidate in either primary. Cruz, dismissed by the media after his Iowa victory, and his third-place finish in New Hampshire, is in the game for the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 10, 2016

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South Carolina voters may hear a pitch from former President George W. Bush when they turn on their radios in the coming days. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that Jeb Bush’s campaign is expected to begin airing a radio advertisement in the Palmetto State featuring the former president. The 60-second spot is part of a […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

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New Hampshire was said to be the crucible for the three governors running for the centrist/establishment lane of the GOP presidential contest. The winner of that competition was John Kasich, the Ohio governor who came in second place behind Donald Trump. Jeb Bush came in fourth, ahead of Marco Rubio and Chris Christie, whose future […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

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While Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio will go on to South Carolina with their candidacies still somewhat viable, they’re both looking up at Donald Trump, who took a giant step toward the Republican nomination for president on Tuesday with his victory in New Hampshire. One of the first Florida Republicans to celebrate the Trump victory […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

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Marco Rubio vows that he will never allow what happened to him in Saturday night’s GOP debate to happen again. “I want you to understand something,” he told the crowd of disappointed supporters at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire, Tuesday night. “Our disappointment tonight is not on you; it’s on me. It is on me. […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

So much for “Marcomentum.” Eight days ago, the national media, with some justification, was spreading the word that Marco Rubio was the unexpected star of the Iowa caucus, despite the fact that he received fewer votes than Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Rubio began rising in the polls in New Hampshire, and it seemed that […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 10, 2016

Setting up a potential tug-of-war over millions in taxpayer money, the Florida House is rushing ahead with a plan that would force school districts across the state to share local property taxes with charter schools. Some legislators are pushing to steer more money to charter schools even though a recent analysis by The Associated Press […]

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2016

Donald Trump nailed down a solid first electoral win in New Hampshire’s presidential primary Tuesday, demonstrating his unorthodox campaign can translate large crowds at rambunctious rallies into the votes that determine delegates. His Republican rivals pinned their hopes on a strong second-place finish, looking to break from the pack and ensure the survival of their […]

Martin Dyckman: Hillary Clinton should acknowledge that her speaking fees are offensive

Rick Scott remains mum on how to fix state’s death penalty

How Ted Cruz plans to win Florida, South

Jeb Bush campaign readies radio ads with George W. Bush for S.C., report says

Jeb Bush attacks John Kasich on Medicaid expansion as campaign moves to South Carolina

Joe Gruters fired up by Donald Trump’s New Hampshire victory

Marco Rubio promises supporters he’ll do better as campaign moves to South Carolina

Mitch Perry Report for 2.10.16 — GOP is still looking for its establishment candidate

Despite problems charter schools could get more state money

Donald Trump wins New Hampshire after Iowa disappointment