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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Representative Cynthia Stafford (D-Miami) issued the following statement about today’s meeting of the Presidential Preference Primary Date Selection Committee:
“At House Speaker Dean Cannon’s request, I accepted appointment to the primary date selection committee even though I voted against the bill that established the committee and my continuing belief that the committee is unnecessary.
Tallahassee, FL: Republican Party of Florida Chairman Dave Bitner released the following statement on Florida’s Republican primary.
“As chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, my primary concern is what is in the best interest of Florida and Florida Republicans. I commend our Legislature for standing up for Florida voters, by ensuring we have an early voice in the presidential primary process. Florida is one of the most economically and financially diverse states in the nation and provides the perfect litmus test for selecting the most viable Republican presidential nominee. As the largest swing state with 29 electoral votes, Florida is critically important to the 2012 presidential election.
Miami, FL – This Monday, April 19, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will visit Tampa to campaign with U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio. The following event is free and open to the public, and is open to the media:
Monday, April 19, 2010
11:30 a.m. EDT
Governor Romney to campaign with Marco Rubio.
Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference and Banquet Center
11606 McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Note: A mult box and riser will be available.
“There were charter planes, luxury hotel rooms, shopping sprees and limousines — most all of it underwritten by special interests who wanted these same men to craft legislation in their favor.”
The Orlando Sentinel
By Scott Maxwell
April 13, 2010
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-04-13/news/os-scott-maxwell-credit-cards-041410-20100413_1_gop-veterans-special-interests-speaker
Toni Jennings has a message for GOP leaders who have been spending someone else’s money on their luxury lifestyles: Stop it.
Stop doing it. Stop trying to justify it. … Continue Reading
A Month Later Rubio Still Refuses To Release Tax Returns And Answer Important Questions About His Financial Dealings
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today released the below statement from Communications Director Andrea Saul, one month after Speaker Rubio’s unethical spending habits were brought to light. … Continue Reading
This week, Marco is hitting the road for a bus tour. Beginning with a kick-off event in Orlando on Tuesday, the “Take A Stand” bus tour will bring Marco to various communities across Florida for a series of speaking engagements and grassroots events. It’s a remarkable contrast from Charlie Crist’s scorched earth campaign, which today began running another false negative attack ad against Marco after a new poll showed him 29 points down. … Continue Reading
The Crist Campaign continues to move at a rapid pace with new television ads, more endorsements, more local media interviews, and more information being revealed about Speaker Rubio’s REAL record. … Continue Reading
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate today released a new television ad, “Two Politicians,” continuing a significant buy in Florida. You can view the new ad at: www.charliecrist.com or HERE. … Continue Reading
Miami, FL – This week, U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio will hit the road for a four-day bus tour. Beginning with Tuesday’s kick-off event in Orlando, the “Take A Stand” bus tour will consist of four days of speaking engagements and grassroots events across Florida.
Below is the current schedule of stops, which are all open to the media. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time. For more information, please contact Alex Burgos (alex@marcorubio.com). … Continue Reading
This campaign has proven that it is fueled by the passion behind Marco’s message. This week’s highlights include:
We announced a $3.6 million fundraising quarter from strong supporters throughout the state. Read what they’re saying about this here. … Continue Reading
Miami, FL – Charlie Crist’s week has gone from bad to worse. It started on Monday when Rudy Giuliani endorsed Marco Rubio and only one journalist was talking about Charlie Crist running as an independent. It continued to Wednesday when Marco released his fundraising figures and every journalist was talking about Charlie running as an independent. And it ends today with Charlie Crist releasing his own fundraising numbers at 5 p.m. … Continue Reading
TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate Campaign today announced that the campaign has over $7.5 million cash on hand, having raised over $1.1 million in contributions this quarter and bringing the total amount raised to over $10 million. … Continue Reading
Miami, FL – The Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate campaign today released the following statement from Communications Director Alex Burgos regarding Charlie Crist’s future in the Republican Party: … Continue Reading
Miami, FL – In another sign of its growing momentum, the Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate campaign today announced Rubio will hit the road for a four-day bus tour next week. Beginning with a kick-off event in Orlando on Tuesday, April 13, the “Take A Stand” bus tour will consist of four days of speaking engagements and grassroots events, which will culminate with tea parties in Lakeland on Thursday and Indian River County on Friday. … Continue Reading
Miami, FL – Tonight, Florida and national news outlets report that Charlie Crist would not rule out running as an independent when asked at an event today. Check out the coverage below, including ABC’s Michael Putney in Miami saying that “Charlie Crist might seriously start thinking about running for the Senate as an independent”: … Continue Reading
Because of your continued and energetic support, I am pleased to announce that our campaign raised over 3.6 million dollars in the first three months of this year. … Continue Reading
Your support has propelled the campaign forward. We’ve come from behind and with your help, we’ve advanced ahead. Although we still have a way to go, with your repeated support we just continue to gain momentum. You are the heart and soul of this campaign and honestly, we just can’t do it without you. For this reason, we want to make sure you’re the first to know our major campaign announcement tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. EST. … Continue Reading
Miami, FL – Today, at an event in Miami, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced his endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate.
“I am proud to join Marco Rubio today and endorse his candidacy for the United States Senate. Now, more than ever, we need leaders we can trust to demonstrate bold leadership and provide a little common sense in Washington. In Marco Rubio, Floridians have that leader,” said Mayor Giuliani. … Continue Reading
Don’t Miss:
This Monday, April 5, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will visit Miami to campaign with Marco. The following event is free and open to the public: … Continue Reading
Easter is a promise that God renews to us each spring. It is the most important religious feast for Christians, where we commemorate the death and rejoice in the triumph and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.
For two thousand years, we have taken time with family and friends to mark this glorious occasion when God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son for our sins and for the sake of the eternal souls of mankind. … Continue Reading
