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Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2015

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris that have now killed 127 people on Friday night, Florida Senator Marco Rubio issued a statement in support of the people of France and all those impacted by the tragedy. “These brutal attacks against innocent civilians are a reminder of the increasing dangers facing free […]

Associated PressNovember 14, 2015

It’s no longer a safe assumption that one of Florida’s two most popular Republicans will carry the presidential primary in their home state, as most of the GOP candidates turned their attention Friday to the state’s winner-take-all primary. Sen. Marco Rubio and former Gov. Jeb Bush no longer lead the polls in Florida, where Republicans […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2015

Coming off perhaps his most controversial speech yet in his run for the Republican nomination, Donald Trump delivered a relatively tame address in Orlando late Friday afternoon that addressed many of the major themes that have put him atop the polls. He began by reciting his poll numbers, listing a new Reuters poll that had […]

Jim RosicaNovember 13, 2015

Todd Wilcox, GOP candidate for U.S. senator from Florida, told Sunshine Summit participants that his non-politician, non-lawyer background is a plus for seeking office. Primary voters need to ask “which candidate has real-world experience,” he said. “Let’s face it, we’re all fed up with career politicians,” Wilcox said, a seeming dig at fellow Republican and […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2015

Al Cardenas is disturbed about what’s going on with the Republican Party in 2015. A former Republican Party of Florida chairman for two terms and head of the Washington-based American Conservative Union from 2011 to 2014, he’s backing Jeb Bush this cycle, but also maintains ties with Marco Rubio. Cardenas spoke at the RPOF’s Sunshine […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2015

Marco Rubio says he and Ted Cruz have similar stances on immigration, which is why the Texas senator’s shots at his record on that volatile subject the past few days have surprised him. “I’m puzzled and quite frankly surprised by Ted’s attacks, since Ted’s position on immigration is not that much different than mine,” Rubio told […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

Indiana U.S. Rep. Luke Messer – the House’s fifth highest-ranking member – endorsed Jeb Bush in his 2016 campaign for the White House on Friday. Messer chairs the Republican Policy Committee. He praised Bush for his know-how and bona fides as a reformer. “I’ve watched this primary carefully and believe Jeb Bush is uniquely qualified to lead our nation […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2015

Although Marco Rubio wasn’t scheduled to speak at the Sunshine Summit in Orlando until after 11:30 a.m. he gave a sneak preview of his remarks to a couple of hundred supporters in a ballroom about an hour earlier, where he was introduced by former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner. His speech came after a raucous […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2015

Last Saturday as promised, Marco Rubio released American Express statements from 2005 and 2006, responding to questions about his use of that card that belonged to the Republican Party of Florida, saying that only eight of the charges were for personal expenses and that he had paid them off personally. The controversy has dogged Rubio on […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

As everybody chasing the White House knows, Florida’s 29 electoral votes may well decide the whole ballgame next November. But, S.V. Dáte writes in National Journal, the same cannot be said for its 99 Republican primary delegates, where the path to victory will likely go through elsewhere. The high cost of advertising statewide, Florida’s diffuse political geography, and new […]

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Marco Rubio condemns terror attacks in Paris

No longer a given that Florida will support Marco Rubio or Jeb Bush

Donald Trump pulls punches at GOP’s Sunshine Summit

Todd Wilcox focuses on national security as national strength

Al Cardenas worries about drift of current GOP

Ted Cruz’ attacks on immigration puzzle Marco Rubio

Jeb Bush nabs high-level Congressional endorsement from Luke Messer

Marco Rubio says he doesn’t want to attack other Republicans

Chris Ingram isn’t convinced Marco Rubio answered all questions about use of RPOF AmEx card

Nomination math may see GOP presidential candidates skip Florida primary