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Associated PressJuly 17, 2016

Former presidential candidates Ted Cruz, Chris Christie, Scott Walker and Marco Rubio — the latter by video link — are among those set to speak at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Military leaders, members of Congress, actors, faith leaders and family members of presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump are also set to speak in […]

Mitch PerryJuly 7, 2016

A day after House Speaker Paul Ryan called for Hillary Clinton’s security clearances to be suspended following the FBI investigation into her emails, Marco Rubio is part of a group of 10 Republican senators requesting the State Department immediately suspend the security clearances of not only Clinton, but top aides Huma Abedin, Cheryl Mills, Jake Sullivan, and other […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2015

If the race for the Republican nomination for Senate in Florida next year comes down to who’s the toughest on Islamic terrorism, it could come down to a Todd Wilcox vs. Ron DeSantis contest. Both have extensive and impressive military backgrounds, but DeSantis actually has been elected — twice now, as a Congressman representing the 6th District […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 29, 2015

The Support and Defend PAC has a mission of backing conservative veterans and on Thursday morning it announced support for Ron DeSantis for Senate. “Ron has an impressive record of service, from Iraq to Congress,” said Grant Moody, chairman and founder of the political action committee. “He has been a trusted conservative in the House, leading […]

Mitch PerryOctober 28, 2015

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The American Democracy Legal Fund (ADLF) has filed a complaint with the Senate Select Committee on Ethics against Marco Rubio for potential violations of Senate ethics rules as well as federal law. In a letter to Senate Ethics Chairman Johnny Isakson from Georgia and Vice Chairwoman Barbara Boxer from California, ADLF says that, based on […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 31, 2015

In an oped that appeared in TIME on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton co-wrote an op-ed asserting that the Iran deal would provide Iran, described as the “world’s biggest sponsor of state-sponsored terrorism” with $150 billion in unfrozen assets. This jibes with rhetoric from both Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans on the Iran […]

Phil AmmannJune 1, 2015

Although Northwest Florida U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller faced only nominal challenges in every election district since 2001, a run for U.S. Senate is a different story. A prospective Senate run may be why the Chumuckla Republican added the strategic services of OnMessage to his team. It makes perfect sense, says Marc Caputo in POLITICO Florida […]

Gary FineoutApril 13, 2015

Here’s a snapshot of where Florida Sen. Marco Rubio stands on issues likely to be debated during the Republican presidential primaries, as he enters the race. IMMIGRATION Rubio, whose parents emigrated from Cuba, was a co-author of a bipartisan immigration overhaul that would have provided a pathway to citizenship for immigrants in the U.S. illegally. […]

Mitch PerryMarch 12, 2015

The two breakout stars in the early going GOP presidential sweepstakes — Jeb Bush and Scott Walker — go to New Hampshire this weekend, site of the nation’s first primary election about 10 months from now. For Bush, it will be his first political visit to the Granite State in 15 years. Walker is a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 2, 2015

In a conservative donors preview last weekend, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio unveiled a tax reform plan he intends to introduce soon with Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee. The Florida senator, who has indicated he will likely run for re-election rather than the presidency president instead of reelection to the Senate, told attendees at the Club […]

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Former rivals, military leaders, actors to take stage at RNC

Marco Rubio joins coalition of GOP Senators calling for State Dept. to suspend Hillary Clinton’s security clearances

Ron DeSantis talks tough on terrorism in Orlando speech

Support and Defend PAC backs Ron DeSantis for Senate

ADLF files ethics complaint against Marco Rubio

Ron DeSantis slams Obama Iran deal in op-ed

Adding high-profile GOP firm suggests Jeff Miller interest in Senate run

Where They Stand: Marco Rubio on key issues of 2016 campaign

As Jeb Bush heads to New Hampshire, DNC chair rebuts

Marco Rubio floats trial balloon on tax reform at donor meeting