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Mitch PerryJuly 1, 2015

In Washington on Tuesday, President Barack Obama threatened to walk away from a nuclear deal with Iran if it fails to keep tabs on the country’s compliance, as the negotiations were extended past their original Tuesday deadline amid sharp disagreements. The president said that while he hopes that the P5 + 1 countries can achieve an […]

Mitch PerryJuly 1, 2015

Although Jeb Bush appears to be on a roll in national polls since his official declaration that he is running for president 16 days ago, Iowa appears to be immune to that bounce a new Quinnipiac poll in Iowa has found. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker leads in the survey released Wednesday with 18 percent of the vote, well […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

He may not be as rich as Carly Florina or Hillary Clinton, but Jeb Bush has done quite well for himself since leaving government nine years ago, earning $29 million in that period of time. The former Florida Governor posted the past 33 years of tax returns on his website on Tuesday afternoon, a total of […]

Diane RobertsJune 26, 2015

I am the descendant of at least 10 Confederate soldiers. A few owned slaves; most did not. One great-great-grandfather fought at the Battle of Natural Bridge. Another survived the Siege of Petersburg. So don’t throw the Y-word at me. Don’t tell me I don’t understand. I understand all too well. The Confederate battle flag is […]

Phil AmmannJune 26, 2015

A nonprofit created by Marco Rubio supporters is about to launch a million-dollar advertising campaign, the first since the Florida senator announced his presidential campaign in April. Conservative Solutions Project, which produced the 60-second “issue” ad called “Bad Deal,” will appear on cable TV, radio and online. Sean Sullivan of The Washington Post writes that the campaign […]

Phil AmmannJune 26, 2015

Rep. Jeff Miller has not decided on a U.S. Senate bid, despite at least one newspaper saying he is not only considering a run, but will announce it as soon as next week. Although Miller said he is leaning toward the Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat, as the Republican runs for president, he is not ready […]

Mitch PerryJune 26, 2015

Immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states Friday morning, the presidential candidates weighed in on the 5-4 ruling. Although everyone of the Republican candidates condemned the decision, there remains a dispute about whether conservatives should fight for a constitutional amendment to reverse the High Court’s decision. Marco Rubio said […]

Phil AmmannJune 25, 2015

State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo is supporting Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay in her bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. McKinlay, elected in November, is running for the seat held by Congressman Patrick Murphy, the Jupiter Democrat seeking Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat. If elected, McKinlay will become one of a handful of working single […]

Mitch PerryJune 25, 2015

Since being elected in 2010, Rick Scott has never been shy about traveling across the country aiming to recruit companies to do business in the Sunshine State, regardless of whether he’s been invited. Already this year he went cold-calling CEOs in California and Pennsylvania, and Thursday he visits another blue state: Connecticut. In advance of […]

Mitch PerryJune 25, 2015

On the first day of December last year, Jeb Bush made a comment at the Wall Street CEO Council meeting that reverberates more than half a year later. Arguing for a more centrist GOP, Bush said a nominee should “lose the primary to win the general without violating your principles.” It was a bold statement, indicating that […]

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Bill Nelson tells Iran deal critics to wait for negotiations’ end before criticizing

Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio fade in Iowa in new poll

Jeb Bush made $29 million after leaving governor’s mansion

Diane Roberts: Take it down already!

Marco Rubio-aligned nonprofit launches million-dollar “issue” ad campaign over Iran deal

Despite Roll Call report, Jeff Miller insists he has not yet decided on Senate run

GOP presidential candidates condemn SCOTUS decision on legalizing same-sex marriage

Joe Abruzzo endorses Melissa McKinlay for Congress

Rick Scott tells Morning Joe audience that “Florida is on fire” as he attempts to woo Connecticut CEO’s

Bobby Jindal’s jab at Jeb Bush not first at comment on “losing the primary to win the general”