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Staff ReportsJanuary 28, 2016

The Tampa Bay Times, Florida’s largest newspaper, has endorsed former Gov. Jeb Bush for the Republican nomination. In the editorial — posted online Thursday and scheduled to run in Sunday’s newspaper — the paper said Bush is the best choice for Republicans. In the recommendation, the Tampa Bay Times calls Bush one of the “most […]

Melissa RossJanuary 28, 2016

It’s a bipartisan affair (so far) at the new Kickstarter campaign just launched at the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum featuring the five leading candidates for president. The Kickstarter page also lets you kick in some of your hard-earned cash to support a political bobblehead of the Democratic Donkey and the Republican Elephant, as well as […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2016

Just as voters in the 2016 election cycle finally go to the polls, Marco Rubio is pulling advertising spending in two of the first three primary states. NBC News’ Leigh Ann Caldwell reports that the Florida senator is cutting $102,000 from its television advertising buy in New Hampshire, and $32,000 from advertisements in South Carolina. The New […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

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With four days before the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump has pulled ahead of Ted Cruz in the Hawkeye State and holds commanding leads in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Among likely GOP caucus-goers, Trump leads Cruz in Iowa, 32 percent to 25 percent, according to NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll. Marco Rubio is in third […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Marco Rubio is vowing to uphold the U.S. Constitution in a new advertisement hitting the airwaves this week. In the 30-second spot, Rubio talks about his beliefs in faith and family. The Florida Senator speaks directly to the camera as music plays in the background. “I believe you can’t have a strong America without strong […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Marco Rubio is vowing to uphold the Constitution in a new advertisement hitting the airwaves this week. In the 30-second spot, Rubio is shown talking about his beliefs in faith and family. The Florida senator speaks directly to the camera as music plays in the background. “I believe you can’t have a strong America without […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott hewed to his usual job-growth message Thursday afternoon in an appearance on CNN’s Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin. The interview is part of a swing through Washington D.C. this week to network with Republican leaders and address national media. Scott said it was “still early” when asked if he would publicly endorse GOP presidential […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott hewed to his usual job-growth message Wednesday afternoon in an appearance on CNN’s “Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin.” The interview was part of a swing through Washington D.C. this week to network with Republican leaders and address national media. Scott said it was “still early” when asked whether he would publicly endorse GOP presidential […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

There’s one week until the first nominating contest of 2016, and candidates are doubling down on their campaign efforts in Iowa and New Hampshire. Marco Rubio began the week in the Hawkeye State, scheduling seven events in two days, and is planning to spend the entire week leading up to the Iowa caucuses barnstorming through […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Jeb Bush could be staging a comeback, according to a new poll conducted by the Emerson College Polling Society. The survey found that, among likely Republican primary goers, Bush is in second place, with 18 percent. Donald Trump holds on to his top spot with 35 percent support; while John Kasich is in third with […]

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Ahead of first votes, Tampa Bay Times endorses Jeb Bush for Republican nomination

Kickstarter campaign launched to create new line of 2016 presidential bobbleheads

Marco Rubio cutting back over $100,000 in advertising spending in New Hampshire

NBC Poll: Donald Trump leads in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina

Ad focus: Marco Rubio vows to “uphold the Constitution” in new spot

Ad focus: Marco Rubio vows to ‘uphold the Constitution’ in new advertisement

Rick Scott on CNN: still too early to endorse in 2016

Rick Scott still won’t commit to Donald Trump endorsement

Email insights: Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio campaigns make fundraising pitches before first votes

Poll contends Jeb Bush in 2nd place in New Hampshire