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A.G. GancarskiJune 14, 2016

Monday evening, Florida’s CFO Jeff Atwater addressed the Greater Arlington Republican Club in Jacksonville, offering remarks that were intended to rally the troops while reminding GARC attendees of Republican first principles. “I’m from South Florida,” Atwater said, “and I’m used to sitting at the table with people who don’t get it.” In this case, “it” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

For Todd Wilcox, the Orlando shooting hit close to home. He lives 15 miles south of the nightclub where 49 people were killed, and 53 more were injured early Sunday morning. His youngest daughter, now seven years old, was born at the hospital across the street. His oldest daughter, a 23-year-old recent graduate, lives near […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

Carlos Lopez-Cantera urged the nation to work together to stand up to “radical terrorism.” In an email to supporters Monday, the lieutenant governor called the shooting at an Orlando nightclub an act of terrorism, and said it was a sober reminder that “terrorists will not think twice about coming after the United States.” “We must […]

Melissa RossJune 13, 2016

Next month, supporters of the Second Amendment will gather in Jacksonville for the Southeast Shooting and Outdoor Convention. Spokesman Jon McGowan says despite the controversy in the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Orlando, weapons manufacturers that produce the AR-15 will be on hand. “AR-15 manufacturers Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS, Adcor Defense, Nemo Arms and […]

Peter SchorschJune 13, 2016

It took less than 36 hours after the smoke cleared from the shoot-out at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub before the direction of Marco Rubio‘s political career was made part of the story. Sunday’s mass shooting may have him reconsidering his future service, reports Elizabeth Koh of McClatchy. Rubio discussed his political future with radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt Monday. “I’ve been […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

Todd Wilcox will focus on national security during a three-day campaign swing through the state later this week. Wilcox, one of five Republicans running for U.S. Senate, announced Monday he plans to discuss national security issues on his three-day “Preserving Peace through Strength” campaign swing. The statewide tour will come just days after 49 people were […]

Mitch PerryJune 13, 2016

So, what now? America suffered through yet another gun shooting massacre over the weekend in Orlando, and by now you know all the relevant details. The question is: as a society, do we just stay sad and then move on stoically? “This massacre is, therefore, a further reminder of how easy it is for someone […]

Guest AuthorJune 11, 2016

From Congress came stunning news this week of a mutiny on the “Trumpy.” After Donald Trump recently judged Mexican-American U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel unable to adjudicate impartially a lawsuit involving Trump University, his latest bid at political self-immolation made Republican Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk want to holler and throw up both his hands. “I […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 10, 2016

Florida lawmakers continue to push for more federal assistance to fight the spread of Zika. Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday requested the Centers for Disease Control send an additional 1,300 Zika antibody tests to Florida. The additional tests would allow more Floridians, including pregnant women and new mothers, to see if they have had Zika. […]

Peter SchorschJune 9, 2016

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Carlos Beruff believes his extensive travel overseas, talking to people and living Cuban history “every day” gives him sufficient experience in foreign affairs for the U.S. Senate. The Manatee County homebuilder and first-time candidate also blasted his Republican opponents for lacking experience in foreign affairs, despite two military veterans also in the race to replace […]

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Jeff Atwater talks conservatism in the age of Donald Trump

Todd Wilcox urges action to deal with ISIS

Email Insights: Carlos Lopez-Cantera calls on nation to stand up to radical terrorism

Shooting and Outdoor Convention moving ahead in Jacksonville

How the Orlando massacre changes the political calculus for Marco Rubio and so many Florida politicians

Todd Wilcox to focus on national security during statewide tour

Mitch Perry Report for 6.13.16 — What happens now?

Darryl E. Owens: GOP revolt — too little, too late to stop Donald Trump

Florida lawmakers urge action to stop the spread of Zika

Carlos Beruff says Senate opponents have no foreign affairs experience, despite veterans in GOP race