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Marco Rubio delaying debates with Charlie Crist?

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The Palm Beach Post writes it has yet to hear back after several inquiries to Marco Rubio’s campaign about whether Rubio wants to wait until May for a second debate with Charlie Crist. (AP’s Brendan Farrington tweeted Sunday that Rubio wants to wait until after both candidates officially qualify for the race, which can happen anytime between noon on April 12 and noon on April 30.) Such a tactic enables Rubio to fan speculation that Crist will either abandon the…

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Washington Post: Can Kendrick Meek win the Florida Senate race?

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The nationally televised debate between Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and former state House Speaker Marco Rubio on Sunday made clear that the Republican Senate primary is going to be a knockdown, drag-out brawl between now and, gulp, August 24. The almost-certain political bloodbath on the Republican side stands in stark contrast to the quiet race for the Democratic nomination — where Rep. Kendrick Meek seems to be on cruise control to become the party’s nominee. And yet, despite the body…

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Even John Thrasher didn’t like the debate between Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio

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Republican Party of Florida chairman John Thrasher on the debate: “I commend Governor Crist and Speaker Rubio for agreeing to participate in today’s debate, and for addressing some of the important issues facing the State of Florida and our nation. Florida Republicans have an important choice to make, and it is critical that we have the information needed to make an informed decision. “While I appreciate our candidates’ passion for this race and strong desire to serve, I was disappointed…

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Even John Thrasher didn’t like the debate between Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio

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Republican Party of Florida chairman John Thrasher on the debate: “I commend Governor Crist and Speaker Rubio for agreeing to participate in today’s debate, and for addressing some of the important issues facing the State of Florida and our nation. Florida Republicans have an important choice to make, and it is critical that we have the information needed to make an informed decision. “While I appreciate our candidates’ passion for this race and strong desire to serve, I was disappointed…

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Kendrick Meek on Crist-Rubio debate: ‘We witnessed why voters can be turned off by politics’

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U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek released the following statement regarding today’s Republican Senate primary debate between Speaker Marco Rubio and Governor Charlie Crist. “This was a debate between two feuding rivals who put their personal, petty disputes ahead of the needs of hardworking Floridians. We didn’t hear solutions to Florida’s problems today, just more ideological rhetoric that does nothing to reverse the greatest economic meltown to affect Florida families in generations. Our unemployment rate is climbing, while other states are…

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Kendrick Meek on Crist-Rubio debate: ‘We witnessed why voters can be turned off by politics’

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U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek released the following statement regarding today’s Republican senate primary debate between Speaker Marco Rubio and Governor Charlie Crist. “This was a debate between two feuding rivals who put their personal, petty disputes ahead of the needs of hardworking Floridians. We didn’t hear solutions to Florida’s problems today, just more ideological rhetoric that does nothing to reverse the greatest economic meltown to affect Florida families in generations. Our unemployment rate is climbing, while other states are…

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Live updates from tonight’s Jack Latvala vs. Nina Hayden debate. By the way, who schedules a debate on St. Patty’s?

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In what is one of the worst cases of scheduling, a debate between state Senate candidates Jack Latvala and Nina Hayden will take place tonight at 10:30 p.m. on the campus of Clearwater Christian College. The scheduling decision begs a few questions: WHO THE HELL SCHEDULES A DEBATE FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY? WHO THE HELL SCHEDULES A DEBATE FOR 10:30 PM? WHO THE HELL SCHEDULES A DEBATE FOR 10:30 PM ON ST. PATRRICK’S DAY? But I will sacrifice and cover…

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The end for SaintPetersBlog

Ever since I acquired the rights to the perfect domain for my efforts — FloridaPolitics.com — I knew that one

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