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Wasserman Schultz Says Charlie Crist Needs to Flip On Abortion

January 7, 2013

By Javier Manjarres Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz appeared on “Facing South Florida,” a Sunday morning political TV show on the local South Florida CBS affiliate hosted by Jim DeFede. At the end of her interview, the congresswoman was asked about the potential gubernatorial showdown between Governor Rick Scott and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.  Wasserman … Read more

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Governor Scott Asks Obama to Avert Strike, Invoke Taft-Hartley

December 26, 2012

By Javier Manjarres Unions are threatening to strike again- this time its the International Longshoremen’s Association, and if there is a walkout come December 30th, it would will put the nation’s national security at risk, potentially closing ports in Florida and neighboring states. In a letter to President Obama, Governor Rick Scott expressed his concerns … Read more

Will Political Karma Stop Charlie “The Chameleon” Crist?

December 14, 2012

By Javier Manjarres Florida’s homegrown political chameleon, Charlie Crist has his sights on a return to the Governor’s Mansion in Florida, as the once ‘conservative’ Republican turned Independent and now Democrat is laying the groundwork for his campaign in 2014. A poll of over 1000 Democrats has Crist up by over 25 points over the 2010 Democratic … Read more

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Florida GOP Taking Center Stage Over Iowa in 2016?

December 5, 2012

by Javier Manjarres Could the Iowa straw poll, which has proven to help shape the presidential field of candidates over the past several election cycles, be on its way to being shelved in 2016? And could this benefit the Republican Party of Florida? Last month Iowa’s Republican Governor Terry Branstad told the Wall street Journal … Read more

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Rick Scott Keeps Options Open On Obamacare Exchanges

November 29, 2012

by Javier Manjarres Florida’s Governor Rick Scott has been one loudest critics of President Obama’s ‘Obamacare’ healthcare law, and has vowed to do everything in his power to prevent the ominous job-killing law from being implemented in the state of Florida. But while his pushback on Obamacare has garnered significant Republican and Independent voter support, … Read more

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Richard DeNapoli and Broward Republicans Mirror Obama Tactics

November 23, 2012

by Javier Manjarres It is unfortunate to report that the Republican party in Broward County is engaging in the same voter suppression and candidate intimidation tactics of the Obama administration, as the embattled local Broward Republican Executive Committee (BREC) led by their equally sketchy Chairman Richard DeNapoli (pictured) are using these same Obama tactics in an … Read more

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Rick Scott Remains Optimistic About Republicans’ Chances in 2014

November 21, 2012

by Javier Manjarres With Republicans still licking their wounds two weeks out from an across-the-board thumping administered by the Democratic Party, the focus for both parties is now the 2014 mid-term elections, and two of those critical races will include high profile incumbent Republican Governors defending their seats. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Florida Governor … Read more

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BREC GOP Chair Richard DeNapoli Should Resign

November 13, 2012

by Javier Manjarres Having been embarrassed in last week’s general election, the Republican Executive Committee (REC) is attempting to deflect the blame for the ‘clean sweep’ executed by Democrats in countless races across the county.  Broward GOP Chairman Richard DeNapoli is pointng the finger at the Romney campaign in Broward County, telling a group of … Read more

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With RPOF Ineptitude, Is Governor Rick Scott in Jeopardy?

November 12, 2012

by Javier Manjarres Its no secret that former Florida Governor Charlie Crist is eyeballing another run for governor in 2014 against Governor Rick Scott, as Crist continues to make calls to Florida Democrat legislators as he tests the waters of their support.  For those of you who think it’s unlikely that narcissistic Crist will be … Read more

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General Election Whitewash, Republican Party Fails Again

November 7, 2012

by Javier Manjarres No two ways about it- last night’s election was a whitewash and the Republican Party has failed Republicans once again. The GOP’s lack  of vision and weak GOTV, including its failure to effectively address important issues and distinct voting blocs delivered victory to President Barack Obama and the rest of the Democratic … Read more