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THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM AT THE GOP CONVENTION Scott’s and Rubio’s role at RNC uncertain for now [Tampa Bay Times] “Scott has been invisible from the Florida campaign trail of the presumptive GOP nominee, Mitt Romney. His …

A national political convention in a key swing state. A homestate Governor with toxic approval rating. Thus is the dilemma facing the GOP at their convention next month in Tampa. With all eyes turned toward the …

Democrats post strong fundraising numbers, entering final months in position to win  Tallahassee, FL — Florida’s strong slate of Democratic Congressional challengers out-raised their Republican opponents and incumbents, according to FEC campaign finance reports due July …

FLORIDA DEMS SLAM TOXIC GOP BRAND, ROMNEY-SCOTT VISION Democrats’ 2012 strategy includes attacks on Scott [AP] “Party officials gathered for the Democrats’ largest annual fundraiser repeatedly held Scott up as an example of Republican extremism. While Scott …

Video highlights strong and diverse slate of legislative candidateswho are standing up for middle class Floridians Hollywood, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released a new video, “Standing Up,” highlighting the strong and diverse slate …

New Site Showcases Democratic Candidates and Leadership, Underscores FL GOP’s Toxic Brand TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released a new re-branded website, FloridaDems.org, showcasing Florida Democratic candidates and leadership and underscoring the toxic state …

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA RALLIES ORLANDO AND MIAMI First lady Michelle Obama rallies supporters on campaign stops in Florida [Times/Herald] “Grass roots rallies in Miami Lakes and later at the University of Central Florida in Orlando marked …

Key Point: Embattled used car-salesman Vern Buchanan is still under investigation for a “more serious set of accusations,” including a charge that he attempted to bribe a witness regarding possible fund-raising violations committed he committed during his …

Key Point: “The person for whom West does represent a problem, though, is Reince Priebus. As much as West’s ravings comfort the conservative base, they do tend to enhance the impression that many of the people aspiring to …

Top targeted Republican Bill Young’s campaign has had a very bad news cycle. Young, who in 2010 “voted for a cost-of-living pay increase for himself and other members of Congress” was caught on cameraabruptly telling a young …