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Phil AmmannApril 11, 2015

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on Saturday announced he will not be running for the U.S. Senate next year, the seat vacated by Marco Rubio if he launches a White House bid in 2016. Rubio is expected to announce his presidential campaign in Miami on Monday. Atwater made the statement on Facebook Saturday afternoon: “Over […]

Mark FerruloApril 6, 2015

Over a 30-year career, President Barack Obama’s U.S. attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch has assembled a lengthy record as a champion for justice, a dogged prosecutor of hate crimes and political corruption, and an officer of the court committed to protecting the Constitution and human rights. Ms. Lynch has distinguished herself as a tough, fair […]

Mark FerruloApril 5, 2015

Over a 30-year career, President Barack Obama’s U.S. attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch has assembled a lengthy record as a champion for justice, a dogged prosecutor of hate crimes and political corruption, and an officer of the court committed to protecting the Constitution and human rights. Ms. Lynch has distinguished herself as a tough, fair […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough hinted at a 2018 run for U.S. Senate run on the conservative Hugh Hewitt radio show. “I want to get back into service, public service, and hopefully I can do it while a Republican’s at the White House,” said Scarborough, a former Republican Florida congressman. As reported by the Hill, Scarborough […]

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 […]

Phil AmmannMarch 26, 2015

When U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate, he set off an unusual chain of events among Florida Democrats. First, speculation flourished over a potential Democratic primary, with a number of leading contenders, such as former Gov. Charlie Crist, as well as Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Alan Grayson. Since then, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 26, 2015

When U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate, he set off an unusual chain of events among Florida Democrats. First, speculation flourished over a potential Democratic primary, with a number of leading contenders, such as former Gov. Charlie Crist, as well as Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Alan Grayson. Since then, […]

Marc YachtMarch 23, 2015

Joseph Nye Welch was the head counsel for the United States Army under investigation during Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s, Army-McCarthy hearings. McCarthy had just grilled a young Harvard lawyer when Welch commented to McCarthy: “Until this moment, Senator, I think I have never really gauged your cruelty or your recklessness…. Let us not assassinate this lad further, senator. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Congressman Patrick Murphy received an early endorsement Monday morning, the first day of his campaign for U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, released a statement of support for the Jupiter Democrat, who said Sunday evening he is seeking Marco Rubio’s Senate seat. Rubio will vacate it if he chooses […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Congressman Patrick Murphy received an early endorsement Monday morning, the first day of his campaign for U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, released a statement of support for the Jupiter Democrat, who said Sunday evening he is seeking Marco Rubio’s Senate seat. Rubio will vacate it if he chooses […]

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Jeff Atwater won’t run for Senate in 2016

Mark Ferrulo: Marco Rubio must end blockade of Loretta Lynch

Mark Ferrulo: Marco Rubio must end blockade of Loretta Lynch

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough hints at 2018 Senate run

Marco Rubio to announce next campaign April 13

Bill Day's latest: Pam Bondi, Allen West for Senate?

Bill Day’s latest: Pam Bondi, Allen West for Senate?

Marc Yacht: 47 Senate signatures defy President Barack Obama

Ted Deutch endorses Patrick Murphy's U.S. Senate bid

Ted Deutch endorses Patrick Murphy’s U.S. Senate bid