Today at a political picnic event in Hillsborough County, Congressman Dennis Ross endorsed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Connie Mack. Congressman Ross stated: “Connie Mack is a freedom fighter, a true conservative and the leader Florida needs in the U.S. Senate. It has been an honor to serve beside him in the U.S. House of [...]
A morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. Thanks for the shout-outs, Abel Harding and Steph Smith. Big thanks to Thomas Grigsby of the Moya Group who tweeted “Damn good read” and Jacob Perry, who tweeted ”Totally worth the read.” HAPPY LOBBYIST COMPENSATION REPORTS DAY! Lobbyist compensation reports are due today, offering details about how [...]
The Connie Mack for Senate campaign launched a new 30 second TV-ready web ad today featuring President Barack Obama’s public praising of George LeMieux’s vote for a liberal jobs bill that failed to create any jobs. Obama praised LeMieux at a White House ceremony for being one of only two Republicans to vote for the [...]
Seven sitting state legislators today sent a letter to Connie Mack the Fourth asking him to release his travel vouchers and official calendar for 2010 and 2011. “As elected officials, we understand the importance of regular contact and meetings with our constituents,” reads the letter. “Since you are asking the citizens of Florida for a [...]
A morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. More great feedback: Dr. Darryl Paulson: “Looks great. This could fill a real void and is likely to be well received.” — Fmr. Senator John Grant: “…very informative. Please keep me on your list. – Anna Nix, spokesperson for George LeMieux Campaign: “Best. Thing. Ever.” THE APOLITICAL [...]
National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru: “George LeMieux, who’s running for the Republican nomination to face Senator Bill Nelson (D., Fla.), recently got the endorsement of Herman Cain. LeMieux in turn praised Cain’s “9-9-9 plan” as “one kind of reform that would be a definite improvement over our current existing tax system.” Rep. Connie Mack IV (R., Fla.), [...]
The app is only a few weeks away, so I figure, why not begin rolling out a preview of what ‘Sunburn’ will be: a morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. Think Politico Playbook, only right-sized for the Sunshine State… OBAMA 46, ROMNEY 45 ACCORDING TO LATEST SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY POLL… President Barack Obama is [...]
State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff today endorsed George LeMieux’s candidacy for the United States Senate, becoming the 33rd state legislator to support LeMieux. “It is an honor to receive the endorsement of my friend, Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff,” said George LeMieux. “Ellyn has represented Broward County in Tallahassee for years and is a bold leader who stands [...]
George LeMieux’s campaign today released a Web video calling on Connie Mack the Fourth to release his travel records detailing the number of days spent in Florida before he began his Senate campaign. “How effectively can you represent your constituents in Congress when you spend your time gallivanting around the country?” asked Brian Seitchik, [...]
Rep. Dennis Baxley ripped Republican Congressman Connie Mack on Wednesday while endorsing former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate. Baxley — no fan of former Gov. Charlie Crist, who tapped LeMieux for an unfinished Senate term in 2009 — said incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson would “tear Mack apart” in [...]
