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IT’S ELECTION DAY IN ORLANDO It’s Election Day in Orlando [Orlando Sentinel] “Orlando voters are deciding today whether Mayor Buddy Dyer will keep his job for another four years in a city election that also features four council races.” …

FL GOP UNDER FIRE FOR BUDGET THAT PUTS TEA PARTY AHEAD OF FLORIDA’S SENIORS AND ENDS MEDICARE AS WE KNOW IT TALLAHASSEE, FL — While Florida Republicans voted for an extreme budget that would end Medicare …

CONNIE MACK IV FINISHES LAST IN STRAW POLL, AGAIN — THE MITT ROMNEY OF FL SENATE RACE? Loser of the week: Connie Mack IV [Tampa Bay Times] “For the second time in six weeks, Connie Mack finished in last place …

FDP ON RUBIO OFFENSIVE Peas in a pod [Orlando Sentinel] “Florida Democrats who served with Rubio in the Legislature warned that he and Romney want to slash funding for education, Medicare and Social Security while limiting …

Florida’s Economic Recovery Continues to Lag Behind the Rest of the Nation Under Gov. Scott’s Leadership TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Democratic Party Spokeswoman Brannon Jordan today issued the following statement in response to reports Florida’s unemployment …

Tallahassee, FL — Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Scott Arceneaux today issued the following statement on Marco Rubio’s endorsement of anemic GOP front runner Mitt Romney. STATEMENT FROM FDP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCOTT ARCENEAUX: “On every issue …

***Listen to the audio from the call here: http://bit.ly/H4bkC8*** Rep. Darren Soto and Former Rep. Bob Henriquez Respond to Senator Marco Rubio’s “Dream Act without the Dream” and Romney Endorsement Rubio Endorsement Comes as No Surprise: …

Where is Empty Chair Connie? TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Democratic Party Spokeswoman Brannon Jordan today issued the following statement in light of Congressman Connie Mack IV’s dismal attendance record for crucial votes — including a vote …

Key Points in Q Poll: Nelson leads Mack by 8 points — 44 to 36 percent. The months of negative publicity surrounding Mack’s reckless past (and the questions it raised regarding Mack’s character) have clearly damaged …

NEW Q POLL: Obama has 7 point lead over Romney in Florida [Quinnipiac]  KEY TAKEAWAYS: President Obama + 7, Rick Scott underwater Obama leads Romney by 7 points in Florida — 49 to 42 percent. If the election were …