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Associated PressApril 10, 2016

As many in the United States hold their noses in the search for the next president, they’re increasingly warming to the president they already have. Buoyed by some good economic news and a surge of goodwill from his base of supporters, President Barack Obama is seeing his approval rating rise. That puts Obama, who leaves […]

Melissa RossFebruary 14, 2016

The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) of Florida State University aren’t letting up in their opposition to Donald Trump. The SDS chapter of FSU will hold a “Dump Trump” rally on the Tallahassee campus Tuesday (as with past events, the proceedings will take place at the school’s “free speech zone.”) “The purpose of this […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 19, 2016

The corrupting effect of money on politics is a battle cry often heard from the left or more often from third-party or independent voters. Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly, however, is throwing his weight behind a measure that could limit how federal candidates raise money. Jolly has proposed bill that would prevent federally elected officials […]

Jac VerSteegNovember 2, 2015

As the prospects for President Jeb Bush fade, his fans should consider a fallback plan: U.S. Sen. Jeb Bush, R-Florida. That goal has many advantages. It allows Jeb to concentrate on a single state, and a state that knows him better than Iowa or New Hampshire. He has higher name recognition in Florida than any […]

Jac VerSteegNovember 1, 2015

As the prospects for President Jeb Bush fade, his fans should consider a fallback plan: U.S. Sen. Jeb Bush, R-Florida. That goal has many advantages. It allows Jeb to concentrate on a single state, and a state that knows him better than Iowa or New Hampshire. He has higher name recognition in Florida than any […]

Daniel TilsonApril 14, 2015

Marco Rubio is nothing if not…ambitious. Some would say, a “climber.” Little more than midway through his first term as Florida’s junior U.S. senator, Rubio wants to move on up to the Oval Office. He made the official announcement this week at Miami’s Freedom Tower. Watching it, I remembered the last time I was in […]

Melissa RossApril 13, 2015

Calling himself “the least political member” of his famous political family, Neil Bush is preparing to visit Florida to say his older brother, Jeb, is likely to run for president “to make the world a better place.” “I think he’s had an extraordinary track record leading the state of Florida,” said Bush, the chairman of the […]

Associated PressMarch 30, 2015

Closing in on an expected announcement that he will run for president, Sen. Marco Rubio said Monday he’s planning a political event in two weeks in Miami to announce his 2016 plans. The first-term Republican from Florida, appearing on Fox News, did not explicitly say he is running for the White House, instead telling would-be […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 22, 2015

Emily’s List emailed me to ask whether I’m ready to help elect a “pro-choice Democratic woman president.” Yes, I replied, if it’s Elizabeth Warren you have in mind. They didn’t answer. At Emily’s List, as with most of the usual suspects in the Democratic coalition, no one but Hillary Clinton need bother apply. The establishment […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 22, 2015

Emily’s List emailed me to ask whether I’m ready to help elect a “pro-choice Democratic woman president.” Yes, I replied, if it’s Elizabeth Warren you have in mind. They didn’t answer. At Emily’s List, as with most of the usual suspects in the Democratic coalition, no one but Hillary Clinton need bother apply. The establishment […]

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AP poll: Improved economic outlook boosts Barack Obama approval

FSU students to hold “Dump Trump” rally

David Jolly aims to curb federal elected officials from raising money while in office

Jac VerSteeg: What if Jeb Bush ran for U.S. Senate instead?

Jac VerSteeg: What if Jeb ran for U.S. Senate instead?

Daniel Tilson: Back to the future with Marco Rubio

Neil Bush visits Florida, says brother Jeb has “a good shot” at presidency

Marco Rubio to announce next campaign April 13

Martin Dyckman: “Inevitable” Hillary Clinton could sink Democrats

Martin Dyckman: "Inevitable" Hillary Clinton could sink Democrats