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MITT ROMNEY “SLASHED AND BURNED JOBS”  Obama, allies seek to spread Bain questions to Florida [Tampa Bay Times] “The Obama campaign today in Miami will stage a news conference outside a former industrial facility that was acquired …

DRIP DRIP DRIP Water records suggest Mack rarely comes home to Florida  [Orlando Sentinel] “Somebody has flushed toilets and taken showers — or done something to use water — at Connie Mack IV’s Fort Myers townhouse at least …

THE GOP’S BIG, BIG PROBLEM Immigration stance keeps Hispanics sour on Romney [Palm Beach Post] “The Republican Party’s attempt to woo Hispanic voters this election year has so far been a rough ride. And last week that …

MORE REPUBLICAN HAND-WRINGING OVER FLSEN Ex-GOP congressman eyes Fla. Senate bid [Politico]“Weldon’s potential eleventh hour entry is the latest signal of unrest within Sunshine State Republican circles about the party’s chances of knocking off Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) …

Key takeaways from the first public poll of FL-18 shows first time challenger Democrat Patrick Murphy and right-wing GOP fanatic Allen West are tied neck-and-neck:  Murphy and West are tied at 45-45. Murphy holds a 15-point …

Southerland voted against funding Florida’s roads and transportation jobs, stands in lockstep with extremists like Allen West Tallahassee, FL —  As Congressman Southerland drives to his town hall meeting in Marianna today, Florida residents deserve to …

OBAMA UP WITH 2 NEW ADS Two new Obama campaign ads airing in Florida [Tampa Bay Times] “Two new TV spots by the Barack Obama campaign started airing today across Florida. The first one, “Succeed,” touts …

Embattled Congressman Vern Buchanan’s ethical problems are not going away anytime soon. Yesterday, the Office of Congressional Ethics unanimously found that “there is substantial reason to believe that Representative Buchanan attempted to influence the testimony of …

Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith: “President Obama’s announcement today is a testament to his conviction. We commend him for his courage and leadership, while recognizing many people of good will still disagree. Our …

THE GOP’S HISPANIC PROBLEM ON DISPLAY GOP fumbles Hispanic outreach [Miami Herald] “They were supposed to be introducing the team whose savvy grassroots work would sway the nation’s 12 million Hispanic voters to the Republican Party in …