Los Reyes Magos are coming to town!
- 12.31.11
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TweetThe Hispanic Business Council of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Three King’s Day in Osceola. Celebrated in Spain and most of Latin America, the Three King’s Day, or el Día de los Reyes, is a holiday recognized by different cultures, as a way to remember the three Wise Men or Kings, as [...]
Randolphs: Orlando’s liberal power couple draws national attention
- 12.31.11
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Tweet The future strength of the Democratic Party in Florida just might live in a tidy bungalow in Orlando’s downtown Colonialtown neighborhood.He’s a state lawmaker and rising star in Florida’s Democratic circles whose jabs frequently embarrass the state’s Republican leadership. She’s a liberal activist who could be the biggest thorn in the side of Gov. Rick Scott.They are [...]
Huntsman PAC hits ‘chameleon’ Mitt
- 12.31.11
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Tweet Our Destiny PAC, the outside group supporting Jon Huntsman’s presidential campaign, is going on the air in New Hampshire with an ad that implores voters there to “stop the chameleon.” That “chameleon” would be Mitt Romney — one of two candidates the super PAC says is still viable in the 2012 primary. “Two serious candidates remain. One willing to say [...]
The week in one-liners: Gingrich, Romney
- 12.31.11
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Tweet (Photo Credit: AP) The top quotes in politics … “But let me tell you, you people disappoint me on Tuesday, you don’t do what you’re supposed to do on Tuesday for Mitt Romney, I will be back. Jersey style, people, I will be back.” – Gov.Chris Christie bringing a little New Jersey muscle to his speech supporting [...]
Fla poll: Romney 27%, Gingrich 26%, Paul 5, Bachmann 4, Perry 4
- 12.31.11
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Tweet News Service of Florida (Note that the poll is two weeks old): As Florida voters begin to focus on the state’s pivotal GOP presidential primary at the end of January, the leading contenders are former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, according to a poll by TelOpinion [...]
Ted Haggard is a ‘Newt Gingrich fan’
- 12.31.11
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Tweet (Photo Credit: AP) Ted Haggard, the former president of the National Association of Evangelicals who was caught in a homosexual sex scandal in 2006, is supporting Newt Gingrich. Though Gingrich has come under fire for his three marriages and past infidelity, Haggard finds inspiration in Gingrich’s “growth process.” Haggard explained to Fox News, “I am [...]
Rick Scott pollster: Bring on Charlie
- 12.31.11
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Tweet What better way to help ring in 2012 than a little speculation about Florida’s 2014 election cycle. This little nugget from our interview with Gov. Rick Scott’s pollster, Tony Fabrizio: “I would relish the opportunity to run against Charlie Crist,” Fabrizio said. “But is the guy who presided over Florida’s economy going into the tank really [...]
By the numbers: Clarkson, Gingrich, Obama
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Tweet (Photo Credit: AP) The week, numerically … One of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s New Year’s resolutions is to read: 2 books a week. Newt Gingrich’s McLean, Va., house is: 5,206 square feet Price of the white Sophie Theallet dress Michelle Obama wore on Christmas: $2000ish Number of times songstress Kelly Clarkson tweeted her support for Ron Paul: 6 Cost of the Obama family’s vacation in Hawaii: Around $4 million Number [...]
Tampa ready to spend convention security funds
- 12.31.11
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Tweet No sooner will the Tampa City Council accept $50 million for security at next year’s Republican National Convention than it will begin to spend the money. Council members are scheduled to vote on receiving the U.S. Department of Justice security grant on Thursday. Then, in their very next item of business, they will [...]

