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Jun

11

What happens in Virginia Stays in Virginia – Not!

June 11, 2009 | 1 Comment

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 [...]

May

20

Crist garners more DC endorsements…

May 20, 2009 | 6 Comments

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 [...]

May

20

Crist leading Rubio in Mason-Dixon poll

May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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 [...]

May

12

The falseness of “RINO”

May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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.

May

5

Marco Rubio’s Secret Recipe

May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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 [...]

May

2

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

May 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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 [...]

Apr

1

Marco Rubio to Headline at Hispanic Fiesta

April 1, 2009 | 1 Comment

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 [...]

Mar

20

Rubio goes Viral & Visits Tampa

March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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 [...]

Mar

3

Marco Rubio will run for Senate

March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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. Senate. Except that he never made a formal announcement.
But apparently he told Alan Mendelsohn, a [...]

Feb

2

Martinez may resign, Crist eyeing seat

February 2, 2009 | 1 Comment

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 The U.S. Senate
Republican sources and national publication Roll Call are reporting this afternoon that U.S. Senator [...]

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