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A.G. GancarskiAugust 1, 2017

In a time of unprecedented chaos in the West Wing, with a new Chief of Staff shaking up the staff composition, and with questions continuing to mount regarding what Robert Mueller may uncover about the Trump Administration, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio took to Twitter Tuesday to discuss college football. Specifically, Rubio opined on the suspension of a […]

Mitch PerryJuly 31, 2017

Donald Trump is imposing sanctions directly on Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro after a vote Sunday that many see as a step toward rewriting his country’s constitution. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is completely behind the sanctions, saying it’s time for the U.S. to “consider cutting off imports of Venezuelan oil.” The directive from the Treasury Department […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 27, 2017

In some respects, Sen. Marco Rubio may deviate from the President Donald Trump agenda. On many others, the former Presidential primary rivals are in sync. The latest evidence: Rubio’s statement of support for Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback to become ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. “I applaud President Trump’s nomination of Governor Sam Brownback for ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. With […]

Staff ReportsJuly 25, 2017

Daniel Anthony Perez is heading to the general. Perez defeated Jose Mallea in the special Republican primary to replace Rep. Jose Felix Diaz in House District 116. Unofficial election results posted to the Florida Division of Elections website show Perez received nearly 55 percent of the vote, compared to Mallea’s 45 percent. Perez will face Democrat […]

Peter SchorschJuly 24, 2017

The Republican Party of Seminole County announced Monday that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will attend its Lincoln Day Dinner celebration in Altamonte Springs next month. The Lincoln Day Dinner will be held at the Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs on Aug. 22, with doors scheduled to open at 6:30 pm and the dinner set for 7 […]

Associated PressJuly 20, 2017

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a lifelong fan of the Miami Dolphins, has grown weary of watching the New England Patriots rack up Super Bowl wins while his team watches from afar. Operating on the theory that misery loves company, he tried Thursday to sell a fellow Patriot antagonist on a plan he’s cooked up […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2017

Russia issue not yet hurting GOP fundraising or giving Dems advantage The saga regarding Donald Trump – Senior and Junior – and Russia continues with no end in sight. It began in January and now, following the latest “bombshell,” the 2016 Democratic nominee for vice-president, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, is throwing out the word […]

Guest AuthorJuly 5, 2017

At a time when America faces serious challenges, it is imperative that Washington put aside partisan hostility in favor of common-sense solutions that move our state and nation forward. Some people argue that it’s not possible to reshape the dialogue to a more public-spirited approach, but I believe that Florida can lead by example — […]

Mitch PerryJuly 3, 2017

Ten days ago, South Tampa resident Karen Clay told a national cable audience on MSNBC about how Medicaid is more than just a lifeline for her severely disabled son, Mike Phillips. “It’s been a life.” Clay and her family have been able to take care of him at home through a federal waiver, which would […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2017

As Democrats speak out on health care bill, Rubio’s listening tour continues No one is certain when, if ever, the Senate will vote on its current version of the health care bill, but we now know it will be after July 4. The level of opposition to it, measured in decibels, is well known, while […]

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Marco Rubio says NCAA is ‘out of control’

Bill Nelson says U.S. should consider cutting off Venezuelan oil imports

Marco Rubio ‘applauds’ Sam Brownback nomination for Religious Freedom Ambassador

Daniel Perez defeats Jose Mallea in HD 116 GOP primary

Marco Rubio to headline Seminole County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

Dolphins fan Marco Rubio ponders a Tom Brady-free NFL

The Delegation for 7.13.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Vern Buchanan: Fighting our modern-day slavery

Tampa Bay residents passionately urge Bill Nelson to keep fighting for Obamacare

The Delegation for 6.29.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State