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Jacob OglesJanuary 27, 2019

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said a government shutdown served as poor strategy to get border wall funding. But he said Democrats must work with President Donald Trump to further talks on immigration, and cheered the administration for recent actions regarding Venezuela. On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Rubio told host Jake Tapper that he has […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 25, 2019

The Trump confidant is charged in a seven-count indictment.

Ryan NicolSeptember 18, 2018

Longtime Donald Trump ally Roger Stone was his usual self in remarks to Trump Club 45 PBC Monday night, spouting several attention-grabbing comments to the audience of Trump die-hards. Stone dropped several eyebrow-raising one-liners (mostly in jest) during his speech at the Palm Beach Kennel Club, one of which concerned a prominent Florida contest. “You […]

Scott PowersJune 14, 2018

Conservative politics iconoclast Roger Stone is endorsing Sanford businessman Scott Sturgill in the election contest for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, Sturgill’s campaign announced. Stone, who has had long career as a controversial warrior of politics, dating to Richard Nixon and who was a close advisor of President Donald Trump, made his endorsement announcement at a surprise appearance […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 14, 2018

After weeks of tweeting back and forth on the issue of immigration, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and House Speaker Richard Corcoran debated face-to-face on Tuesday and clashed sharply on the topic — as predicted. The 45-minute debate largely focused on two things: HB 9, a bill that seeks to punish local officials who do […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 8, 2018

Infamous Republican political operative Roger Stone gave House Speaker Richard Corcoran his vocal support on Thursday saying he is “bold enough to win” the GOP gubernatorial primary if he decides to run. “I have no plans to support a candidate immediately but it’s very clear to me that Corcoran does have a path to the […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 7, 2018

Hours after political provocateur Roger Stone said he would like to meet House Speaker Richard Corcoran — a likely gubernatorial candidate — Florida Democrats called on him to cancel the meeting. “Roger Stone is a racist, sexist conspiracy theorist and Richard Corcoran is debasing the office of the Speaker of the House by meeting with […]

Danny McAuliffeFebruary 7, 2018

Roger Stone, an outspoken and infamous strategist of behind-the-scenes Republican politics who often is credited with orchestrating key elements of Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign, said he’ll be meeting with House Speaker Richard Corcoran. “I’m going to meet Richard Corcoran only because I’ve never met him and I’m curious to meet him,” Stone said. Corcoran has confirmed […]

Mitch PerryJune 12, 2017

Roger Stone, the longtime Donald Trump confidante and a GOP political adviser to Republicans going back to Richard Nixon, is appearing in Tampa later this month. Stone will be signing copies of his latest book, “The Making of The President 2016: How Donald Trump Orchestrated a Revolution,” and taking questions from audience members Thursday, June 29, at 7 […]

Scott PowersJune 5, 2017

Joe Wendt, a Tampa janitor who has been active in Florida Libertarian Politics since 2010, announced Monday he is filing to run for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat. Wendt, 32, has claim to fame in the Libertarian Party of Florida, having finished second with 43 percent of the vote in a 2012 Soil and Water Conservation […]

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Marco Rubio decries shutdowns, but supports Donald Trump on border security, Venezuela policy

Trump associate Roger Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge

Bill Nelson ‘died three years ago,’ Roger Stone quips to Palm Beach Trump supporters

Roger Stone gets behind Scott Sturgill in CD 7 race

Richard Corcoran, Andrew Gillum clash during immigration debate

Roger Stone: Richard Corcoran is ‘bold enough to win’ Florida governor’s race

Florida Democrats want Roger Stone, Richard Corcoran meeting canceled

Roger Stone descends on Tallahassee, says he will meet with Richard Corcoran

Roger Stone to appear in Tampa later this month

Libertarian candidate Joe Wendt entering 2018 U.S. Senate race