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Bitter Primaries Hurting GOP Chances In Key States

AP | DONNA CASSATA | Posted 05.29.2012

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TAMPA, Fla. — Mutual admiration was the rule for Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's listening session at the University of South Florida. School pro...

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No Tea Party Rebellion Brewing In Florida

The Huffington Post | Michael McAuliff | Posted 05.24.2012

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Florida Rep. Connie Mack has a sizable lead in the state's Republican primary for Senate, and he's evenly matched against incumbent Democratic Sen. Bi...

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Florida Senate Candidate's 'Aggressive' Side Comes Out

The Huffington Post | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.23.2012

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Former Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.) didn't coast to his seat in the Senate. He was appointed by former Gov. Charlie Crist (R) -- an appointment for wh...

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Dem Senator 'Open' To Rubio Proposal

Posted 05.03.2012

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BY DONNA CASSATA, ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPA, Fla. — Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson said Thursday that he is open to Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's plan ...

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WATCH: Biden Comes Up With a New Nickname For Everglades

Posted 04.23.2012

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Flanked by Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla) and Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla), Vice President Joe Biden spent Monday in the Everglades. He may have even give...

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GOP Candidate's Lackluster Run Leaves Republicans Worried

Tampa Bay Times | Posted 04.15.2012

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With an iconic name and access to Washington cash, U.S. Rep. Connie Mack looked like the great Republican hope when he entered Florida's U.S. Senate r...

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Connie Mack Ad Attacks Bill Nelson For Supporting Monkey Study In Stimulus Bill

The Huffington Post | Max J. Rosenthal | Posted 04.11.2012

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In a new ad launched Wednesday, Florida Rep. Connie Mack (R) found a novel part of the 2009 stimulus package with which to attack incumbent Sen. Bill ...

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Senate Candidate Campaigns On Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline

The Huffington Post | Leigh Owens | Posted 04.06.2012

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Rep. Connie Mack, (R-Fla.) on Thursday staged a petition drive at a Miami gas station aimed at pressuring President Barack Obama to approve the contro...

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GOP: We've Got The Man Vote

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 04.03.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Democrats think the recent surge of women voters backing President Barack Obama could be opening up a fresh gender gap that will yield d...

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GOP Senate Hopeful Back For Round 2

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 01.13.2012

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John Raese is back. The Republican businessman that ran against Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) in 2010 for the Senate seat formerly occupied by the la...

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PHOTOS: Who's The Wealthiest South Floridian In Congress?

Posted 02.27.2012

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After diving into the financial disclosure forms of area politicians, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel concluded what we all might have guessed after we...

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Joe Walsh's Big Decision, GOPers Target Nebraska, And Elizabeth Warren Picks A Campaign Slogan

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 12.06.2011

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As the 2012 presidential election heats up, both parties are pushing hard in congressional and gubernatorial races across the country. While Republica...

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Lemieux Backed Candidate With Gaddafi Ties

HuffingtonPost.com | Christina Wilkie | Posted 11.18.2011

WASHINGTON -- Former Sen. George Lemieux (R-Fla.) hosted a fundraiser this spring for a terrorism expert seeking a $10 million contract with Col. Muam...

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A Winning Game Plan

Ed Crego, George Muñoz and Frank Islam | Posted 11.27.2011

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Mr. Schultz and his cohorts are to be commended for stepping forward as concerned citizen-leaders at this time of great urgency.

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After Fast Start, Red Flags All Over GOP Senate Candidate

Hotline On Call | Sean Sullivan | Posted 09.15.2011

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On June 27, Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla., endorsed Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos' U.S. Senate candidacy -- an undisputed boost for the Republi...

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Karl Rove-Backed Group Goes After Five Democratic Senators

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 09.07.2011

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Republican-leaning fundraising group with ties to GOP strategist Karl Rove has launched a new phase of its $20 million ad campaig...

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WATCH: Refugees Advocate For Better Aid

HuffingtonPost.com | Elise Foley | Posted 08.22.2011

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WASHINGTON -- After escaping violence and persecution in their native countries, 10 former refugees met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to...

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Senate Rejects Government Funding Bill With $60 Billion In Cuts

HuffingtonPost.com | Elise Foley | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON -- As expected, the Senate rejected on Wednesday two budget proposals that would have exacted cuts in federal spending in exchange for fund...

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Elections 2012: Republicans Race To Get Into 2012 Senate Match-Ups

AP | PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Less than two months after voters gave Republicans six more Senate seats and control of the House, the GOP is lining up candidates ...

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Gibbs: 'Premature' For Obama To Change Position On Offshore Drilling

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Obama administration said on Monday that it remains "premature" to rule out including additional offshore drilling as part of comprehensive energy...

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Bill Nelson: Energy Bill With Offshore Drilling 'Dead On Arrival'

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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As an army of workers tries to stem the fallout of a massive oil spill along the Gulf Coast, back in Washington irreparable damage may already have be...

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Bill Nelson: Keeping Florida (and Planet Earth) Safe From Big Oil

Kathleen Wells, J.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) has a reputation as a staunch advocate for all Floridians and a moderate voice in the increasingly partisan world of national politics. Now, he's a leading responder to the Gulf spill.

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When Senators Vote for the Big Banks, We Will Name Them

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 05.25.2011

The Senate Budget Committee nearly voted to break up Wall Street's biggest banks. But four Democrats helped pro-Wall Street Republicans kill an important amendment.

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Left Must Fine Tune Its Position on Cuba Embargo in Light of Oil Spill

Nikolas Kozloff | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's time for Castro and Chavez to stop complaining about evil U.S. corporations, take a hard look at their own wasteful energy priorities and come up with a viable plan to save the Gulf of Mexico.

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Bill Nelson: Obama Should Send In Military If BP Can't Stop Leak Today

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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With frustration mounting over the inability to stop the oil spilling into the Gulf, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fl.) on Wednesday became the first senator to...

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