On Pensacola Speaks, I interviewed GOP political strategist Rick Wilson on the various Republican presidential hopefuls. He is no fan of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Pensacola Speaks airs on News Talk…
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Poll: Hillary beats Jeb, Rubio and Ryan in 2016
The newest national poll by Public Policy Polling shows Hillary Clinton with a wide lead both among Democratic primary voters and against most of the big Republican names thought to be top…
Rubio will hold meeting at The Fish House, July 14
The Fish House remains the meeting place for visiting Republicans. Press Release: Senate candidate Marco Rubio will be in Pensacola this Wednesday, July 14th, for a roundtable discussion concerning the oil spill…
Tallahassee Tea Party: We the People Rally 2010 (video)
Our video from the Tax Day Protest on Florida Capitol steps
Gaetz running hard
Caught up with Matt Gaetz, candidate for House District 4, during lunch today. The 27-year-old attorney has a Republican primary in four weeks, courtesy of Ray Sansom’s recent resignation. Gaetz is part…
More troubles for GOP house speakers
The St. Pete Times is reporting the 2014 Florida House speaker designate, Chris Dorworth of Lake Mary, has severe financial troubles. His house is in foreclosure. He is struggling to pay a…
Bye, Bye Rudy
Guiliani insiders are saying that the former New York City mayor will pull out of the GOP presidential race and throw his support to Sen. John McCain. Rudy had counted on the…
Republican HQ for a day
Press Release Escambia County Republican Party Chairman Clay Ingram released the following statement today regarding the Republican Party of Florida holding its Headquarters for a Day in Pensacola: “We welcome the Republican…
Fred Thompson coming to Pensacola
Mark your calendars. The Buzz is Fred Thompson will hold a campaign rally in Pensacola next Friday, November 16. It will be in Seville Square around 11:30 a.m. All the GOP muckity…
GOP grumblings on Access Escambia
We’re hearing grumbings among the local GOP executive committee that some of their members oppose the half-cent sales tax for primary care for the uninsured and poor because they are afraid it…
More GOP Congressmen in trouble
The Miami Herald has an article about two more Republican Congressmen in trouble for illegally profiting from their party leadership positions when the GOP held the majority in the House. On successive…
Martinez must return campaign funds
Florida’s Republican senator was found to have received contributions to 2004 campaign in excess of federal limits, according to an audit by the Federal Election Commission. According to the FEC report, auditors…
Esc. Co. Reps have a plan
Escambia County Republican Executive Committee Press Release ESCAMBIA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTS 2007 POLITICAL ACTION PLAN PRESENTED BY CHAIRMAN CLAY INGRAM Escambia County Republican Party Chairman Clay Ingram presented his 2007…
Esc. GOP love Miller
ESCAMBIA REPUBLICANS PRAISE CONGRESSMAN JEFF MILLER’S SPEECH IN FAVOR OF VICTORY IN IRAQ Escambia County Republican Party Chairman Clay Ingram released the following statement regarding Congressman Jeff Miller’s speech today which expressed…
House District 3 who’s who
Not all of these have announced: Democrats: Liz Campbell: High name recognition. Ran a strong race against Holly. Front runner for Dems – unless Dee Dee Ritchie enters the race John Jerralds:…
Can a Democrat win a local race in NW Florida
Had a few beers with a lifelong Democrat yesterday. The question came up – Can a registered D win any local political races? My reply was in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties…
Romney names Floridians to PAC
THREE NAMED TO PAC’S FLORIDA STEERING COMMITTEE Boston – Governor Mitt Romney’s Commonwealth PAC today named three key individuals to its Florida Steering Committee. Florida’s current Lt Gov Toni Jennings, former Florida…
Martinez may not be RNC chair
Bloomberg is reporting that the Republican Party faithful aren’t happy with Pres. Bush and Karl Rove promoting Florida Senator Mel Martinez for chairman of the Republican National Committee. Online columnist Ryan Sager…
Martinez to head RNC
The Orlando Sentinel reports Sen. Mel Martinez has been named the next general chairman of the Republican National Committee. He will share the chairmanship with Mike Duncan, the RNC’s current general counsel…
GOP strategy…will it work?
Announce conviction of Saddam Hussein trial before the court completes written verdict (that will be Nov. 9). Have Pres. Bush campaign like hell – reminding people of his “War on Terror” Overlook…