The results of the Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial primary are a great example of what may occur in the Florida Republican Senate primary.  Here are the comparisons:

 

Virginia

Florida

Name Recognition Advantage

McAuliffe

Crist

Prior Poll Results favored….

McAuliffe

Crist

Money Advantage

McAuliffe

Crist

Message over money

Deeds

Rubio

Stronger Online Presence

Deeds

Rubio

Winner (the underdog)

Deeds

Rubio?

Currently polls are indicating the Crist is in the lead, however we still have over a year [...]

United States Senators John Cornyn, Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander, Mel Martinez, and now John McCain… all lining up behind Governor Charlie Crist.
Rubio has… um… well… let’s see. I know there is a big grassroots push behind former Florida House of Representatives Speaker Marco Rubio. But, my fellow Republicans, ask yourself when the last [...]

The Buzz has a report on a recent Mason-Dixon poll:

Crist leads Rubio 53% to 18% — this is a minor change since an April Quinnipiac poll showing Crist with a 54% to 8% lead. Rubio’s numbers have gone up as he’s toured the state, but Crist’s have not changed.
Among Republicans, Crist has a huge [...]

Many Republican activists toss around the term RINO - “Republican In Name Only” - to describe fellow Republicans with whom they disagree on a few issues. Yes, I said a few.

What a relief! Former Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, is in the run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez.  He indicated his desire for the post on Univision-Miami, however the official announcement is to be aired on Cinco de Mayo on his website www.MarcoRubio.com at 10:00am. 
Why not a press conference?  Who [...]

The 2009 Legislative Session passed the 60-day mark yesterday, extended for one more week. The only thing left to do is pass the budget, with tobacco taxes and the Seminole Gaming compact - and the revenue they generate - included.
And so, the next thing for Florida politicos to discuss: Will Governor Charlie Crist run [...]

In recent days, I read two great pieces that illustrate what I feel is a major problem with my Republican party. The first was an op-ed piece in the New York Times by Maine Republican Senator Olympia Snowe. The second was a column on Forbes.com by Bruce Bartlett. Both talked about the [...]

After hearing speeches from yesterday’s Tea Parties, GOPers are making a mistake in attacking the Obama administration or Democrats.  The basis of Tea Parties was that we as Americans are tired of big government spending; this includes both Ds and Rs.  We have to admit that some of our guys are responsible for signing off [...]

Former Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, will make a special appearance during the Hispanic Republican Fiesta & fundraiser hosted by the RHCHC (Republican Hispanic Club of Hillsborough County) on Friday, May 15.   For those closely watching his next move, this will be an opportune time to be present for what may be the beginning stages [...]

Former Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, is already creating a buzz through social networking tools such as Facebook (Stand with Marco Rubio and Marco Rubio for Senate) and Twitter.  This viral marketing tool is a kick off to recruit friends, post thoughts, ask questions (yes he does responds), watch videos, or even contribute financially.  He [...]

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