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Phil AmmannAugust 29, 2015

Iowa football fans will be some of the first to experience an initial advertising blitz for Jeb Bush, as a pro-Bush super PAC placed a seven-figure airtime buy for the last quarter of 2015. Right to Rise USA is spending $1.66 million for TV time in Iowa – which holds the nation’s first presidential caucuses — set […]

Ryan RayAugust 19, 2015

Democratic frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton unveiled a new 30-second ad Wednesday morning, titled “Reshuffle,” that will air in the early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire. Taking a cue from left-leaning challenger Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders — who has been surging in New Hampshire, taking the lead last week according to recent polling […]

Associated PressAugust 18, 2015

Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio‘s slow-go campaign strategy is puzzling party operatives in Iowa and New Hampshire, states where voters are used to candidates showering them with attention early and often. While some GOP hopefuls are already highlighting their progress toward visiting all of Iowa’s 99 counties, Rubio’s return to the state this week marks […]

Phil AmmannJuly 29, 2015

During his first telephone town hall meeting with New Hampshire primary voters, presidential candidate Jeb Bush laid out an extensive vision for both home and abroad if elected president. In a 45-minute conference call on Tuesday, the former Florida governor discussed domestic and foreign policy, including repealing the Affordable Care Act, Medicare reform, increasing the retirement age, and […]

Peter SchorschJuly 28, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has already raised more than $12 million for his White House bid. Outside groups aligned with Rubio have raised twice that. In other words, there’s little doubt that Rubio’s White House bid has the financial resources to last (at least) until Florida’s March 15 presidential primary. And yet … How soon […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2015

With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage for gay couples, Florida leaders have an important decision to make when it comes to our national and international reputation. Will we be a state that embraces equality and fairness or will we be seen as a state that resists progress and shuns diversity? The Supreme Court […]

Associated PressJuly 13, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush dismissed new economic proposals from Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday, saying her plan would not improve the economy or boost wages. During an Iowa campaign stop, the GOP presidential hopeful said Clinton’s new economic agenda is a “continuation of the Obama economics, which has been a complete disaster.” Before more […]

Guest AuthorJuly 6, 2015

We expect state government to provide public goods and services. Elected officials bear the burden of deciding which services are offered and setting the tax rates and fees necessary to fund them. A look at Florida’s fragile revenue structure demonstrates the state will struggle to sustain the quality and scope of its current offerings. As […]

Guest AuthorJuly 5, 2015

We expect state government to provide public goods and services. Elected officials bear the burden of deciding which services are offered and setting the tax rates and fees necessary to fund them. A look at Florida’s fragile revenue structure demonstrates the state will struggle to sustain the quality and scope of its current offerings. As […]

Associated PressJuly 3, 2015

2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney will be hosting two rival Republican presidential contenders at a holiday sleepover Friday evening. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will both be staying over at Romney’s property in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, an aide to Romney confirmed. The aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity […]

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Iowa football fans targeted by first ad blitz from pro-Jeb Bush super PAC

Hillary Clinton unveils new 30-second ad in Iowa, New Hampshire

Marco Rubio’s slow start in Iowa, New Hampshire puzzles GOP

Jeb Bush lays out ambitious policy plans in New Hampshire conference call

Peter Schorsch: Marco Rubio’s favorite son mantle wearing thin

Patrick Geraghty: More support needed to pass state laws against workplace discrimination

Jeb Bush swipes at Hillary Clinton’s economic plan, says his will increase jobs

Dale Brill: State faces decisions about providing government services, managing expectations

Dale Brill: State faces decisions about providing government services, managing expectations

Marco Rubio, Chris Christie planning sleepover with the Mitt Romneys