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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida has thanked Marco Rubio for his years of public service “and all he will continue to do.” In a statement Tuesday, RPOF Chairman Blaise Ingoglia said Rubio has “faithfully represented Florida from the chambers of the Florida House to the U.S. Congress as our United States Senator.” “He contributed mindful, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera sent well wishes to his friend Marco Rubio after the U.S. Senator suspended his presidential campaign Tuesday evening. Lopez-Cantera, a Republican candidate for Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, said in a statement that he congratulates Rubio for a “courageous and positive campaign.” “Elections do not always have outcomes one expects, but I […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

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Patrick Murphy has applauded Hillary Clinton for her commanding win in Florida. “Hillary Clinton’s victory tonight is proof positive that Floridians want a leader in the White House who is committed to fighting for what matters most to our families — rebuilding the middle class, protecting Social Security and Medicare for our seniors, fighting for women’s […]

Scott PowersMarch 15, 2016

The Florida Democratic Party hopes U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio doesn’t easily recover from his Florida Republican presidential primary defeat. A statement Tuesday evening from the FDP’s chairwoman referred to him as “Little Marco” and said he is out of excuses. The Democrats called his loss a “profound rejection” and embarrassing, accused him of having “ambition […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

Marco Rubio ended his campaign Tuesday after being trounced in his own state by New York businessman Donald Trump. Rubio is expected to come in a distant second behind Republican front runner Trump. According to the Florida Division of Elections, Trump leads the pack with 45 percent of the vote. Rubio trails Trump with 27 […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 15, 2016

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Tuesday night saw Duval County and NE Florida fall in line with the majority of voters across the country, and support Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton… with the exception of one county on the Democratic side that Felt The Bern. In the GOP Primary, Trump had 47 percent with 194 of 199 precincts in, well ahead of […]

Associated PressMarch 15, 2016

Florida election officials said Tuesday that Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump‘s name was not left off ballots in a town in South Florida, despite a small number of voter complaints. Florida is a closed-primary state, which means only registered Republicans would get a ballot listing Trump and the other GOP candidates. Palm Beach County Supervisor […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

Marco Rubio says he’s sticking it out, regardless of whether he wins his home state. “Tomorrow our plan is to be in Utah campaigning irrespective of tonight. It would be a lot better going being the winner of the Florida primary,” said Rubio during an interview with Orlando’s WDBO on Tuesday. “It would give us […]

Associated PressMarch 15, 2016

Five more states chime into the rambunctious campaign 2016 conversation on Tuesday, and no one’s listening with greater interest than Marco Rubio and John Kasich, both of them desperate to win their home states and avoid being flattened by Donald Trump‘s steamroller. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is out to reclaim momentum after Bernie […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 15, 2016

A lot goes on at polling places on Election Day. Candidate supporters gather to hand out literature. The candidates themselves bounce around from polling place to polling place hoping to nab some last minute votes and reach people who may have otherwise been missed throughout campaigning. But, outside of polling places, there’s another story to […]

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Florida GOP thanks Marco Rubio for keeping “conservative values in focus for 2016”

Carlos Lopez-Cantera applauds Marco Rubio’s “courageous and positive campaign”

Patrick Murphy “thrilled” by Hillary Clinton’s Florida win

Florida Democrats belittle Marco Rubio on his Florida loss

Marco Rubio suspends presidential campaign after bruising Florida defeat

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton take Duval County, NE Florida

Donald Trump’s name not left off ballot, Florida election officials say

Marco Rubio says he’s staying in race even if he loses Florida

Florida, Ohio primary watch: Marco Rubio seeks survival, Hillary Clinton momentum

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