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Ex-GOP chair’s defense to call Bill McCollum as witness

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Former Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer’s defense attorney said today he will try to disqualify Attorney General Bill McCollum from prosecuting the case — and call the GOP candidate for governor as a defense witness for Greer. Attorney Cheney Mason said at a news conference he will seek dismissal of the state’s charges of grand theft, money laundering and organized fraud against Greer. He said the search warrant used to gather evidence against Greer was insufficient and that…

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Rachel Burgin endorsed by dentists, NRA

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From Janet Zink: State Rep. Rachel Burgin’s opponent in the Republican primary for the District 56 seat, Marc Johnson, is a dentist. Still, Burgin has received the endorsement of the Florida Dental Association, her campaign announced. She also has the endorsement of the National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida. The winner of the Republican primary will face Democrat David Chalela and write-in candidate Lewis Laricchia in the general election.

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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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Poll: Alan Grayson would win Republican primary

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From the Orlando Sentinel: The Democratic congressman whom the Republican Party loves to paint as a far-left pinko is bragging about his popularity among his Republican constituents. Today, Alan Grayson touted the results of a poll commissioned by his campaign that he said shows he has more support among Republican voters than all seven of his Republican opponents. Here’s what Grayson’s campaign said in a news release: “In the poll, Grayson won the support of 26.5 percent of registered Republicans, virtually…

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Michael Steele on Charlie Crist: ‘I am very disappointed’

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Republican National Committee chairman Michael S. Steele said he’s disappointed in Florida Gov. Charlie Crist for not sticking with the GOP. Following a press conference in Tampa to promote the 2012 national convention, Steele said Crist should have stayed in the Republican Primary and respected the primary process. “I’m very disappointed in him,” Steele said. “I don’t think that was a necessary move. The primary process is there for a reason. It should have played out.” But Steele quickly added that…

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Michael Steele on Charlie Crist: ‘I am very disappointed’

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Republican National Committee chairman Michael S. Steele said he’s disappointed in Florida Gov. Charlie Crist for not sticking with the GOP. Following a press conference in Tampa to promote the 2012 national convention, Steele said Crist should have stayed in the Republican Primary and respected the primary process. “I’m very disappointed in him,” Steele said. “I don’t think that was a necessary move. The primary process is there for a reason. It should have played out.” But Steele quickly added that…

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