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Mitch PerryFebruary 24, 2016

A day after Gov. Rick Scott became the subject of speculation that he could be considered in the mix as of potential running mates for GOP presidential front runner Donald Trump, he attempted to dial down those rumors by saying that he hadn’t thought at all about the possibility. “I focus on this job. I’ve […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2016

On Monday, Rick Scott said he wasn’t ready to endorse in Florida’s presidential primary election on March 15, but there are those who believe he might be leaning towards Donald Trump. That speculation was sparked last month, when Scott penned an op-ed in USA Today, a column in which he wrote very favorably about the New York City […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 2, 2016

We have all read some of those eloquent and inspiring words of past American leaders. Some captured the moment exactly, offering reassurances that the times might be troubled, but with American courage, ingenuity and perseverance, there were no troubles we could not be faced head-on. Some were by Democrats and some by Republicans, but all […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 1, 2016

We have all read some of these eloquent and inspiring words of past American leaders. Some captured the moment exactly, offering reassurances that the times might be troubled, but with American courage, ingenuity and perseverance, there were no troubles we could not be faced head-on. Some were by Democrats and some by Republicans, but all […]

Associated PressJanuary 24, 2016

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg‘s latest flirtation with a White House run set the political world aflutter Saturday. But in Iowa, some people wondered, who? “I don’t know anything about him,” said Leslie McCreery, a 70-year-old Hillary Clinton supporter. Asked whether she was familiar with the three-term New York mayor, Clinton supporter Beverly Williams, […]

Associated PressJanuary 24, 2016

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Donald Trump is so confident about the loyalty of his supporters that he predicted Saturday they would stick with him even if he shot someone. The Republican presidential front-runner bashed conservative commentator Glenn Beck‘s support of rival Ted Cruz and welcomed a figure from the GOP establishment, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, in rallies nine […]

Darryl PaulsonJanuary 21, 2016

In many respects, Sarah Palin and Donald Trump have little in common. She is a small-town girl from Alaska who hunts moose and any other creature on hooves. Trump is a big-city boy from Manhattan who hunts fortunes. While Palin has ties to conservatives and evangelicals, Trump is neither conservative nor evangelical. In the 21st […]

Associated PressJanuary 19, 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump received a key endorsement from conservative heavyweight Sarah Palin, Tuesday. The former Alaska governor, and former running mate of Sen. John McCain in the 2008 presidential race, endorsed the billionaire businessman, Trump’s campaign said in a statement, noting that he is “honored” by the endorsement. The endorsement comes less than […]

Jac VerSteegOctober 25, 2015

It’s “Crazy Peak” time for Republican presidential candidates. At the moment, that favors two candidates with Florida ties: Donald Trump and Ben Carson. When the peaks flatten, as Trump’s might already be doing, two other Floridians – Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio – will benefit. But Rubio will benefit more than Bush. The “Crazy Peak” […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2015

It was probably about dozen or so years ago when I first realized this. I recall an interview with a military advisor on Fox News who was describing how amazingly awesome the war in the Middle East was going. “So, General, is this among the best military operations you have ever witnessed?” “Tell us just […]

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Rick Scott floated as potential running mate for Donald Trump

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Ed Moore: Inspirational American eloquence — where has it gone?

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Donald Trump welcomes a senator, bashes Glenn Beck’s support of Ted Cruz

Darryl Paulson: Will the Sarah Palin endorsement of Donald Trump matter?

Donald Trump receives key endorsement from Sarah Palin

Jac VerSteeg: Political timing favors Marco Rubio

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