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Bill McCollum’s new attack ad: Profit over Principle

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Today, the McCollum for Governor Campaign launched a new television advertisement, “Profit over Principle.” In the ad, Bill McCollum directly highlights Rick Scott’s hypocrisy on issues critical to conservatives – including pro-life issues, illegal immigration, and government fraud, waste and abuse. The ad begins airing today in markets across the state. Scripts and viewing links are below. “Using dollars he walked away with from overseeing one of the most massive Medicare fraud schemes in history, Rick Scott has distorted Bill…

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PolitiFact: Bill McCollum correct that Rick Scott invested in company used by illegal immigrants

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Republican rivals for governor, Attorney General Bill McCollum and Rick Scott, have accused each other of being too helpful toward illegal immigrants — a hot topic in the wake of the Arizona immigration law. Their campaigns sent dueling press releases June 15 and 16, 2010, trying to portray their opponent’s business practices as being too friendly to illegal immigrants. The Republicans’ positions on illegal immigration will be key for primary voters. If elected, Scott has promised to bring an Arizona-style law to…

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Steve Bousquet: Bill McCollum’s campaign for Florida governor in trouble

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Steve Bousquet writes the story Bill McCollum doesn’t want to read: Attorney General Bill McCollum’s once-certain path to the Republican nomination for governor is in trouble, with supporters for the first time voicing anxiety about his chances and questioning his strategy. Trailing newcomer Rick Scott by 13 points in a recent statewide poll and unable to match Scott’s millions of dollars in TV ads, McCollum looks vulnerable. It’s a stunning shift for a seasoned politician who seemed to have a…

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Steve Bousquet: Bill McCollum’s campaign for Florida governor in trouble

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Steve Bousquet writes the story Bill McCollum doesn’t want to read: Attorney General Bill McCollum’s once-certain path to the Republican nomination for governor is in trouble, with supporters for the first time voicing anxiety about his chances and questioning his strategy. Trailing newcomer Rick Scott by 13 points in a recent statewide poll and unable to match Scott’s millions of dollars in TV ads, McCollum looks vulnerable. It’s a stunning shift for a seasoned politician who seemed to have a…

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Bill McCollum’s internal polls show he’s tied with Rick Scott

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In McLaughlin and Associates’ most recent poll, Bill McCollum and Rick Scott are tied at 40% on the Republican primary ballot for governor, with another 20% of voters undecided. – If the Republican primary election for Governor were held today, and the candidates were Bill McCollum and Rick Scott, which one of the following best describes how you are likely to vote between Bill McCollum and Rick Scott? Republican primary voters view Bill McCollum as a stronger candidate than Rick Scott. By a margin of two…

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Bill McCollum’s internal polls show he’s tied with Rick Scott

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In McLaughlin and Associates’ most recent poll, Bill McCollum and Rick Scott are tied at 40% on the Republican primary ballot for governor, with another 20% of voters undecided. – If the Republican Primary election for Governor were held today, and the candidates were Bill McCollum and Rick Scott, which one of the following best describes how you are likely to vote between Bill McCollum and Rick Scott? Republican primary voters view Bill McCollum as a stronger candidate than Rick Scott. By a margin of two…

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Abel Harding: How has Florida spent BP millions?

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From Abel Harding: With BP delivering millions to Florida – $58 million to be exact – and political leaders asking for more, one current office holder has stepped up efforts to make the process of how the money is spent more transparent. After BP made the first pledge of $25 million last month, state Senate President Jeff Atwater, who is running for CFO, wrote to Gov. Charlie Crist, asking for details on how the money would be spent. “We should be…

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