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Rep. Darryl Rouson’s statement on veto of SB 6

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From Representative Darryl Rouson: Our Governor, Florida’s Governor,Ā was very courageous in vetoing this bad bill and standingĀ against the legislative Republican Party leadershipĀ Ā of Sen. John Thrasher, the sponsor, as well as the House speaker,Ā Senate president and the majority of the Republicans in the Legislature, when he joined 11 other Republican legislatorsĀ  in opposition to SB 6. Making this a truly bipartisan opposition to a draconian measure. TheĀ Legislature’s Republican leadership failed to listen to the people of their districts, their constituents, their…

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Rep. Darryl Rouson’s statement on veto of SB 6

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From Representative Darryl Rouson: Our Governor, Florida’s Governor,Ā was very courageous in vetoing this bad bill and standingĀ against the legislative Republican Party leadershipĀ Ā of Sen. John Thrasher, the sponsor, as well as the House speaker,Ā Senate president and the majority of the Republicans in the legislature, when he joined 11 other Republican legislatorsĀ  in opposition to SB 6. Making this a truly bipartisan opposition to a draconian measure. TheĀ Legislature’s Republican leadership failed to listen to the people of their districts, their constituents, their…

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Rep. James Frishe displeased with SB 6 veto

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Not everyone was pleased with Gov. Charlie Crist’s decision to veto Senate Bill 6 on April 15. State Representative James Frishe, R-Belleair Bluffs, voted for the bill and said, in an interview with Tampa Bay Newspaper’s Alexandra Caldwell, that Ā he is disappointed in Gov. Crist for his decision. ā€œThe governor was clearly in favor of it two weeks before,ā€ Frishe said. ā€œAnd the bill didnā€™t change, and he even sent his top education policy person down to testify in favor…

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Could Charlie Crist announce veto in Jeb Bushā€™s backyard?

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From the Palm Beach Post: A week really is a lifetime in Florida politics right now. But as of this moment, tentative plans are for Gov. Charlie Crist to be in Miami on Friday when the clock runs out on his deliberations over the controversial teacher merit pay bill that lawmakers delivered to him Friday. Crist is certainly capable of announcing his decision at any point before then, but how memorable would it be if he waited to veto the…

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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.Ā  The right wing of Florida’s GOP absolutely despises Charlie Crist. But Charlie Crist is a loyal Republican.Ā  Forget about him having been a Republican his entire life.Ā  Forget about his mentor being RepublicanĀ Connie Mack.Ā  Forget all of the “less taxes, more freedom” slogans.Ā  The bottom line is Charlie Crist’s parents are stalwart Republicans.Ā  Mrs. Crist is the embodiement of the classic Republican woman…a modern day Pat Nixon.Ā …

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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.Ā  The right wing of Florida’s GOP absolutely despises Charlie Crist. But Charlie Crist is a loyal Republican.Ā  Forget about him having been a Republican his entire life.Ā  Forget about his mentor being RepublicanĀ Connie Mack.Ā  Forget all of the “less taxes, more freedom” slogans.Ā  The bottom line is Charlie Crist’s parents are stalwart Republicans.Ā  Mrs. Crist is the embodiement of the classic Republican woman…a modern day Pat Nixon.Ā …

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Kendrick Meek Campaign urges Charlie Crist to veto ‘leadership funds’ bill

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From Kendrick Meek: Even as financial abuses at the Florida Republican Party come under scrutiny and investigation, the effort to expand secret political slush funds in Florida has been renewed. Ā We can’t afford to let the backroom bankrolling of politicians be an accepted practice of Tallahassee insiders. Ā Tell Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio that enough is enough. “[There is currently up for veto] a bill that allows a handful of legislators to create soft-money fundraising machines, known as leadership funds,…

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