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Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Rubio Campaign Comments on Crist’s Future in the GOP

April 8, 2010 Politics Comments Off

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

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Marco Rubio to Launch “Take a Stand” Bus Tour Next Week

April 8, 2010 Politics Comments Off

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

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: St. Petersburg Times: Speculation Growing That Crist Will Run as an Independent

April 8, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: St. Petersburg Times: Speculation Growing That Crist Will Run as an Independent

“It all fed a surge in speculation that Crist is positioning himself to drop out of the Republican primary and run instead as an independent.”

St. Petersburg Times
As Rubio Gains, Crist Shifts
By Adam C. Smith
Thursday, 4/8/2010

When Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that he raised a whopping $3.6 million over the past 90 days, it was another game-changer in the Republican U.S. Senate primary. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: ICYMI: Florida & National News Report That Crist Today Didn’t Rule Out Independent Run

April 7, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: ICYMI: Florida & National News Report That Crist Today Didn’t Rule Out Independent Run

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

Marco Rubio Endorses Matt Gaetz

April 7, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio Endorses Matt Gaetz

The choices we make in the 2010 election can change the course of our country and our state. This is the election when we will decide whether Republicans are conservatives. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Thanks to You …

April 7, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Thanks to You …

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

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Be the First to Know!

April 6, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Be the First to Know!

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

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: What They’re Saying: About Rudy Giuliani’s Endorsement of Marco Rubio

April 5, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: What They’re Saying: About Rudy Giuliani’s Endorsement of Marco Rubio

The Associated Press: Mayor Giuliani Endorsed Marco “Before A Standing-Room-Only Crowd Of Hundreds” In Miami. “Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has endorsed Marco Rubio in the race for Florida’s open Senate seat. The former Florida house speaker picked up Giuliani’s backing in a campaign stop Monday before a standing-room-only crowd of hundreds at a banquet hall in Miami.” (Matt Sedensky, “Giuliani Endorses Rubio In Miami Campaign Stop,” The Associated Press, 4/5/10) … Continue Reading

Florida Democratic Party: Rudy Giuliani’s Love For Rubio: Ethically Challenged Candidates Stick Together

April 5, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Florida Democratic Party: Rudy Giuliani’s Love For Rubio: Ethically Challenged Candidates Stick Together

Rubio Ethics Woes: $134 Haircuts, Slush Funds, Allegations of Tax Fraud & Growing Criminal Investigation Into Florida GOP

As former Speaker and Miami Lobbyist Marco Rubio campaigns today with failed Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, some pundits are wondering why the anti-gun, gay-marriage-supporting Giuliani would endorse a politician who proves everyday he is too extreme for Florida, like the Tea Party’s Rubio. Floridians however know that Giuliani is supporting Rubio because these ethically challenged politicians stick together. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Mayor Rudy Giuliani Endorses Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate

April 5, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Mayor Rudy Giuliani Endorses Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate

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

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Don’t Miss Monday’s Event with Rudy Giuliani!

April 4, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Don’t Miss Monday’s Event with Rudy Giuliani!

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

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Rudy Giuliani to Campaign with Marco Rubio on Monday

April 2, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Rudy Giuliani to Campaign with Marco Rubio on Monday

Miami, FL – This Monday, April 5, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will visit Miami 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: … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Charlie Crist’s Bad Week is No April Fool’s Joke

April 1, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Charlie Crist’s Bad Week is No April Fool’s Joke

“When was the last time Crist had a good day?” – The Hotline, 4/1/10

Miami, FL – Charlie Crist’s week has gone from bad to worse. It started on Sunday with a debate that most agree Marco Rubio won by talking about the issues important to Floridians, and continued to Tuesday with an endorsement that one newspaper wrote “he could have done without.” Today, Crist’s week is ending with reports that his “hand-picked” RPOF chairman is under criminal investigation and his Everglades deal could have been dealt a “death knell.” … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Crist Campaign Commends Rubio For Releasing Tax Returns*

April 1, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Crist Campaign Commends Rubio For Releasing Tax Returns*

Media Reports Rubio To Post 2000-2008 Releases Today, 2009 Return On April 15th

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today commends Speaker Rubio on posting his tax returns, as reported by the media this morning. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: For Charlie Crist, Every Day is April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: For Charlie Crist, Every Day is April Fool’s Day

AP: “Choosing or changing positions based on what’s politically popular is nothing new for Crist. … Crist can be a political chameleon.”
Miami, FL – For Charlie Crist, every day is April Fool’s Day. Whether it’s big issues like taxes and spending, or simple things like whether he describes himself as a conservative, Crist has spent his entire career promising one thing to Floridians and then doing another. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Hall Of Fame Coach Don Shula Endorses Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate

March 31, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Hall Of Fame Coach Don Shula Endorses Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign announced today that fellow Floridians, Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula and his wife Mary Anne Shula, are endorsing Charlie Crist for the U.S. Senate. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: 8 Hours Left!

March 31, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: 8 Hours Left!

We have just 8 hours left before the end of the fundraising period! We are close to reaching our goal, but we need your help to get there. Please stand with Charlie Crist by making an immediate contribution of $10, $50, $100 or even $500 – any amount you can give. We need your help to spread Charlie’s commonsense conservative message of less taxes, less spending and more freedom! … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Marco Rubio Comments on RPOF Audit

March 31, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Marco Rubio Comments on RPOF Audit

Miami, FL – U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio today issued the following statement regarding the Republican Party of Florida’s (RPOF) audit:

“I am deeply troubled by today’s news accounts about possible criminal activity under the previous Republican Party of Florida administration. Because this is an open criminal investigation, it’s not appropriate for me to comment at this time. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate Launches College Campus Drive

March 31, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate Launches College Campus Drive

Miami, FL – Recognizing the importance of the youth vote, the Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate campaign today launched its college campus organizational drive to recruit college students for on-campus campaigning, summer volunteering and voter outreach efforts. As part of this launch, the campaign announced its 31 Florida college coordinators, who will focus on recruiting supporters, volunteers and interns for the campaign during the final weeks of the spring semester. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: They’re not listening

March 30, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: They’re not listening

With the recent enactment of ObamaCare, it is clear that Washington is not listening to us.  Now, more than ever, we must join together and challenge the out-of-control big government policies that are now being passed.  We must send representatives to Washington who will do what they’re called on to do – represent the American people and promote the values that make America so great. … Continue Reading

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Senator Fasano Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Progress Energy Customers

May 15, 2012

By Greg Giordano Senator Mike Fasano and a few other like-minded legislators have filed an amicus brief on behalf of Progress Energy customers. The amicus brief (friend of the court) was prompted, in part, by a recent announcement by the utility that it is seeking permission from the Florida Public Service Commission to double its [...]

In Recognition of Older Americans Month

May 9, 2012

By Jim Crochet State Long-Term Care Ombudsman May is a time to honor elders in our communities as we recognize Older Americans Month. The Ombudsman Program is committed to serving Florida’s seniors. I am honored to share with you some accomplishments which took place under my leadership. On May 2, 2011 I began as the [...]

State Ombudsman Recognizes Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

April 16, 2012

By Jim Crochet, State Ombudsman To celebrate National Volunteer Week, I want to recognize the group of nearly 300 volunteer ombudsmen who give so much of their time and energy advocating for over 160,000 Floridians living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family-care homes. Residents in long-term care facilities represent our friends and [...]