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Mitch PerryFebruary 11, 2016

Twenty-five minutes into Saturday night’s Republican presidential primary, Chris Christie went “full Jersey” on Marco Rubio. The New Jersey governor delivered a series of verbal blows that the Florida Senator failed to answer. Instead, Rubio somewhat mechanically repeated his memorized lines attacking President Barack Obama. “Let’s dispel this notion that Barack Obama doesn’t know what […]

Associated PressFebruary 11, 2016

The best hope of the Republican establishment just a week ago, Marco Rubio suddenly faces a path to his party’s presidential nomination that could require a brokered national convention. That’s according to Rubio’s campaign manager, Terry Sullivan, who told The Associated Press that this week’s disappointing performance in New Hampshire will extend the Republican nomination […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 11, 2016

Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina have suspended their presidential campaigns. This reporter had the chance to see the New Jersey governor (yes, that is the day job he’s pretty much blown off for months) a week ago in Keene, N.H. The fun part about that was how intimate it was: It was a small crowd (maybe too small, […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 11, 2016

Vero Beach Republican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield has endorsed Rebecca Negron in Florida’s 18th Congressional District race, Negron’s campaign announced Thursday. “I believe Rebecca Negron is the best candidate in the race for Congressional District 18 to serve our Treasure Coast in Washington,” Mayfield said. “If elected, I know she will work tirelessly on the issues […]

Associated PressFebruary 10, 2016

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped out of the Republican nomination for president on Wednesday, a day after his disappointing sixth-place finish in New Hampshire’s primary. Campaign spokeswoman Samantha Smith said Christie told staff at his campaign headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, late Wednesday afternoon, and was calling donors and other supporters. Christie on Tuesday […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2016

The big story coming out of New Hampshire, arguably: Ted Cruz finishing third with a financial outlay of just $580,000, which easily was the best ROI for votes for any candidate in either primary. Cruz, dismissed by the media after his Iowa victory, and his third-place finish in New Hampshire, is in the game for the […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

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A new 30-second television ad from NARAL Pro-Choice America blasts Marco Rubio for what the abortion rights group calls his “extreme and out-of-touch stance on abortion.” “While Senator Rubio’s legislative record may be thin, his priorities are crystal clear,” said Joel Foster, national political director of NARAL Pro-Choice America. “He’d deny abortion to all Americans, even […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

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New Hampshire was said to be the crucible for the three governors running for the centrist/establishment lane of the GOP presidential contest. The winner of that competition was John Kasich, the Ohio governor who came in second place behind Donald Trump. Jeb Bush came in fourth, ahead of Marco Rubio and Chris Christie, whose future […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

In the aftermath of his disappointing fifth place finish on Tuesday night in New Hampshire, the Marco Rubio campaign has realized it must confront the growing concerns about his candidacy. Although much has been made about how rattled he became during Saturday night’s debate after a verbal takedown by Chris Christie, questions about his qualifications to be […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

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While Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio will go on to South Carolina with their candidacies still somewhat viable, they’re both looking up at Donald Trump, who took a giant step toward the Republican nomination for president on Tuesday with his victory in New Hampshire. One of the first Florida Republicans to celebrate the Trump victory […]

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“Marcobots” to continue to dog Marco Rubio on campaign trail

Marco Rubio eyes brokered convention after NH setback

Mitch Perry Report for 2.11.16 — Carly and Chris bid adieu to the circus

Republican Debbie Mayfield endorses Rebecca Negron for CD18

Chris Christie ends 2016 White House bid

How Ted Cruz plans to win Florida, South

NARAL Pro-Choice America ad slams Marco Rubio on abortion rights

Jeb Bush attacks John Kasich on Medicaid expansion as campaign moves to South Carolina

Marco Rubio adds “long list of accomplishments” in state House to campaign website

Joe Gruters fired up by Donald Trump’s New Hampshire victory