Category Archives: Senate

What happens in Virginia Stays in Virginia – Not!

by Angelette Aviles Posted on June 11, 2009

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 … Continue reading →

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Crist garners more DC endorsements…

by Jim Johnson Posted on May 20, 2009

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 … Continue reading →

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Crist leading Rubio in Mason-Dixon poll

by Jim Johnson Posted on May 20, 2009

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 … Continue reading →

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The falseness of “RINO”

by Jim Johnson Posted on May 12, 2009

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.

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Marco Rubio’s Secret Recipe

by Angelette Aviles Posted on May 5, 2009

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 … Continue reading →

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With Session over (almost) when does Crist announce and for what

by Jim Johnson Posted on May 2, 2009

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. … Continue reading →

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Marco Rubio to Headline at Hispanic Fiesta

by Angelette Aviles Posted on April 1, 2009

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 … Continue reading →

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Rubio goes Viral & Visits Tampa

by Angelette Aviles Posted on March 20, 2009

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, … Continue reading →

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Marco Rubio will run for Senate

by Jim Johnson Posted on March 3, 2009

Beth Reinhard of the Miami Herald is reporting that former Republican House speaker Marco Rubio will run for the United States Senate seat: Okay, so it’s not unexpected that former House Speaker Marco Rubio is actively running for the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Martinez may resign, Crist eyeing seat

by Jim Johnson Posted on February 2, 2009

Corcoran & Johnston, a Dade City government relations firm, is passing along information from Roll Call that Senator Mel Martinez is considering resigning early, and that Governor Charlie Crist is eyeing a run: Senator Martinez Considering Resignation; Governor Crist Eyes … Continue reading →

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