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Mitch PerryDecember 7, 2015

For the first time this year, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz leads in Iowa among Republican caucusgoers, according to a new Monmouth University poll released Monday. The Texas Senator gets 24 percent among Iowans likely to participate in that state’s Iowa caucus scheduled for February. That’s a 5-point leader over Donald Trump, in second place with […]

Jim RosicaDecember 7, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush repeated his call for a declaration of war against the Islamic State, criticizing President Barack Obama for viewing the conflict with the jihadist group as a policing “exercise.” Bush appeared Monday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program via satellite from Miami. “If this is a war, which I believe it is, then we need […]

Mitch PerryDecember 7, 2015

There’s a lot of angst in the country and political world about how we are dealing with domestic terrorism, five days after San Bernardino. Well, that’s what the media tells us. I’m not so sure. There were a lot of big football games over the weekend with sellout crowds. Restaurants and bars seemed to pretty […]

Phil AmmannDecember 5, 2015

Jeb Bush‘s campaign colors were on display — literally — at an international art show in his hometown. A painting of Bush’s campaign slogan and the Twitter hashtag — “#All In For Jeb” — was unveiled Saturday before friends and supporters at the Miami studio of artist Romero Britto. Britto and Jeb’s wife, Columba, collaborated […]

Bob SparksDecember 3, 2015

Our country has some serious issues to deal with. The next president must finally confront terrorism both overseas and within our borders. The latest tragic example came on Wednesday in San Bernardino, California. We cannot get this choice wrong. For those of us who believe the best candidates are on the Republican side, GOP voters […]

Phil AmmannDecember 3, 2015

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Republican presidential candidates are locked in battle for more than just votes, they are also running in what is known as the “Sheldon Adelson primary.” Adelson, the multibillionaire casino magnate, is one of the biggest prizes for GOP contenders, through his willingness to spend a lot of money to promote favored candidates. But in 2016, […]

Associated PressDecember 1, 2015

Jeb Bush and his allies are spending circles around his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination. Yet for all the money they’ve invested — $26 million on television ads alone — they’ve yet to see a substantial return. Having fallen from summer front-runner to autumn afterthought, the former Florida governor made deep spending cuts to […]

Phil AmmannDecember 1, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will briefly step off his presidential campaign trail to raise money for the state Republican Party, something the current governor seems hesitant to do. Bush will headline a Tampa fundraiser Friday, Dec. 11, in support of the Republican Party of Florida. The $1,000 per person event, hosted by RPOF Chair […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2015

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The Jeb Bush presidential campaign has made TV and cable news buys in New Hampshire and the Boston market with a new 60-second ad called “Honor.” The ad features Medal of Honor recipients – retired Marine Corps Col. Jay Vargas, retired Army Master Sgt. Leroy Petry, retired Air Force Col. Leo Thorsness, and retired Marine […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2015

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia delivered a letter to Secretary of State Ken Detzner on Monday with a list of 14 GOP presidential candidates who have qualified to be on the Florida presidential preference primary next March. The letter lists Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Jim Gilmore, Lindsey […]

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Ted Cruz takes lead in Iowa in new Monmouth University poll

Jeb Bush renews call to declare war on ISIS after President’s speech

Mitch Perry Report for 12.7.15 – Obama speaks on threat of Islamic State, GOP reacts

Jeb Bush campaign’s rainbow of colors goes on display

Bob Sparks: Mainstream media not the only Donald Trump enablers

With millions on the table, “Sheldon Adelson primary” still up in the air

Jeb Bush spends millions on TV but has yet to rise in GOP race

Jeb Bush lends star power to Florida GOP fundraiser Dec. 11

Jeb Bush releases new TV ad in New Hampshire on national security

RPOF lists 14 for March presidential primary; includes Bobby Jindal, but not George Pataki