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Bill RuftyFebruary 23, 2016

Anyone who had dreams of running for an open seat in the newly redrawn Senate District 26 should dream on for another four years. Sitting in that seat is Sen. Denise Grimsley, a Sebring Republican who confirmed during a text message endorsement of Marco Rubio for president Monday that she is indeed running for re-election […]

Associated PressFebruary 22, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has asked his campaign spokesman to resign for tweeting a story that falsely alleged Marco Rubio insulted the Bible. Cruz tells reporters he asked for Rick Tyler‘s resignation. Rubio has blasted Cruz for the incident and asked whether Cruz would fire anyone involved. Cruz says Tyler is “a good man” […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 22, 2016

Brandon state Sen. Tom Lee, conspicuously missing on a list last fall of Florida state senators backing Jeb Bush‘s presidential aspirations, said Monday he’s foursquare behind Marco Rubio for the GOP presidential nomination. “Beyond being a good friend, Marco Rubio is a committed conservative leader with a unrivaled record of accomplishment in Florida and Washington,” Lee said […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 22, 2016

Pinellas County U.S. Rep. David Jolly says he’s not concerned at all concerned about the effect that wealthy Manatee County developer Carlos Beruff‘s entrance into the GOP race for U.S. Senate campaign might mean for him, saying, “If anything, it’s a huge win for the David Jolly campaign.” Beruff, a multimillionaire, has ties to Gov. Rick Scott. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

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A trio of South Florida congressional leaders have officially backed Marco Rubio, Florida’s junior U.S. senator in his 2016 presidential bid. U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Carlos Curbelo said Monday they were endorsing Rubio. “From his leadership on foreign policy to his focus on improving our economy, Marco understands our country’s needs. From […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2016

In the race to get to a one-on-one showdown with Donald Trump, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are doing a great job cannibalizing each other. Monday’s example: A Rubio media availability in Las Vegas, where Florida’s junior senator again went on the offense over Cruz’s bare-knuckle brawling style of campaigning. “Who’s going to be held accountable for making up […]

Scott PowersFebruary 22, 2016

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio always had an uphill battle to win Florida’s Republican Hispanic support away from Jeb Bush in the 2016 presidential race, and now that Bush is gone there appears to be no automatic switch. Bush, who dropped out after a disappointing showing in South Carolina Saturday, had developed powerful loyalty among a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

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The list of current and former lawmakers backing Marco Rubio is growing. On Monday, the Rubio campaign announced the backing of North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, and Nevada Rep. Cresent Hardy. The endorsements come just days after the Florida Republican came in second in South Carolina. “It has been a […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2016

When Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry endorsed Marco Rubio for President Sunday, it seemed like a logical and predictable move. In some respects, it was set up nine months ago when Rubio came in to support Curry at a rally before the May election that saw the former RPOF chair swept into office. Rubio’s presence was the punctuation mark […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

As Marco Rubio continues to gain steam in the race for the Republican nomination, a leading political expert is looking into his crystal ball to make a few predictions. Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics and editor-in-chief of “Sabato’s Crystal Ball,” suggested Rubio “consider a daring gambit.” The bold […]

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Denise Grimsley says she’s running again, backs Marco Rubio

Ted Cruz spox resigns over fake Marco Rubio Bible insult

Tom Lee is now backing Marco Rubio for president

David Jolly says Carlos Beruff’s entrance into GOP Senate race will benefit him

South Florida Republican congressional delegation throws support behind Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio to Ted Cruz campaign: “Who’s going to be held accountable?”

Marco Rubio not yet locking in Jeb Bush’s Florida Hispanic backers

Marco Rubio scores backing of Nevada, Minnesota, North Carolina lawmakers

The importance of Duval County for Marco Rubio

“Crystal Ball” suggests Marco Rubio offer John Kasich VP spot in exchange for his backing