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PolitiFact rules Florida Chamber’s claim that education proposals won’t cut teacher pay mostly true

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From PolitiFact Florida: As the debate over proposed education reforms continues to ratchet up in Tallahassee, groups on both sides are taking to the airwaves. Groups supporting and opposing SB 6 and HB 7189, the Senate and House education bills, recently launched television spots to bolster their arguments. The Florida Chamber of Commerce, a main proponent of Republican-led legislation, is running 30-second advertisement that blames “Tallahassee union lobbyists” for misleading citizens about the education proposals. “Tallahassee union lobbyists have been…

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PolitiFact rules Florida Chamber’s claim that education proposals won’t cut teacher pay mostly true

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From PolitiFact Florida: As the debate over proposed education reforms continues to ratchet up in Tallahassee, groups on both sides are taking to the airwaves. Groups supporting and opposing SB 6 and HB 7189, the Senate and House education bills, recently launched television spots to bolster their arguments. The Florida Chamber of Commerce, a main proponent of Republican-led legislation, is running 30-second advertisement that blames “Tallahassee union lobbyists” for misleading citizens about the education proposals. “Tallahassee union lobbyists have been…

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Mailpiece attacks Jeff Atwater on SB 6

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No Tallahassee Takeover sent out this mailer to keep pressure on Senate President Jeff Atwater, hoping to remind voters who is really behind this Tallahassee takeover of our schools.

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Jeb Bush and Co. drag out Toni Jennings to defend SB 6

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Jeb Bush’s Orwellian Foundation for Florida’s Future dragged out Toni Jennings to write an op-ed in defense of SB 6: I was president of Florida’s Senate when the A+ Plan for Education was enacted in 1999. Opponents of the bill said it would ruin public schools. In fact, the reforms – school grades, school choice, cash bonuses for success – is largely credited by researchers from around the country with the remarkable turnaround in Florida’s schools. In 1998, nearly half…

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With veto of ‘leadership funds’ bill — and a veto of SB 6 — a path emerges for Charlie Crist’s independent bid

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Charlie Crist can not win the Republican Primary, that much is now clear.  The right wing of Florida’s GOP absolutely despises Charlie Crist. But Charlie Crist is a loyal Republican.  Forget about him having been a Republican his entire life.  Forget about his mentor being Republican Connie Mack.  Forget all of the “less taxes, more freedom” slogans.  The bottom line is Charlie Crist’s parents are stalwart Republicans.  Mrs. Crist is the embodiement of the classic Republican woman…a modern day Pat Nixon. …

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With veto of ‘leadership funds’ bill — and a veto of SB 6 — a path emerges for Charlie Crist’s independent bid

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Charlie Crist can not win the Republican Primary, that much is now clear.  The right wing of Florida’s GOP absolutely despises Charlie Crist. But Charlie Crist is a loyal Republican.  Forget about him having been a Republican his entire life.  Forget about his mentor being Republican Connie Mack.  Forget all of the “less taxes, more freedom” slogans.  The bottom line is Charlie Crist’s parents are stalwart Republicans.  Mrs. Crist is the embodiement of the classic Republican woman…a modern day Pat Nixon. …

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Democrat Tom McKone raises just $2,289 last quarter

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Looks like Tom McKone not-so-insurgent bid against Peter Nehr is about over, especially since Nehr is one of the few Republicans standing up for the teachers in the debate over SB 6.  McKone raised a paltry $2,289 last quarter and spent $2,193.  To date, McKone has raised $16,059 and spent $10,145.

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