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PPP Poll: Floridians support citizenship, gay civil unions, tighter gun control
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelMore details from the PPP Florida poll conducted last week find majorities of Floridians support tighter gun control, pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants, and a super majority supporting at least civil unions for gay couples. The poll also... -
Washington bound? Take an orange-juice break at Florida's 'embassy'
It's a busy time in the nation's capital, where the National Cherry Blossom Festival continues through April 14. If you venture to Washington this spring or any time, consider paying a visit to Florida House, now celebrating 40 years as our home away from...
Tags: Elections, Libraries, Bob Graham, John L. Mica, Arts and Culture
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Getting straight answers from politicians is long, hard slog
I often hear from readers who are frustrated they can't get straight answers from the people who represent them in Washington. Residents who can't get calls returned, positions explained — even one guy so desperate to speak with his congressman...
Tags: Social Security, Marriage, John L. Mica, Same-Sex Marriage, Corrine Brown
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Senate panel approves Hagel for Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bitterly divided Senate panel on Tuesday approved President Barack Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the nation's defense secretary in a rancorous session at which Republican questioned the former GOP senator's truthfulness...
Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Angus King, Kelly Ayotte, David Vitter, John McCain
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The 25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelOver two days, we revealed this year's list of “The 25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida” — as chosen by a panel of leaders from the business, nonprofit and political communities. Below is the full list of 25 - with nutshell... -
Gator alums' political clout has waned in recent years
Chances are you haven't heard of Christina Bonarrigo or Johnny Castillo. A couple decades ago I could have almost guaranteed you'd know at least one of them some day. That's how certain the pathway was from student politics at the University of...Tags: Buddy Dyer, Regional Authority, Colleges and Universities, Florida Gators, Elections
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Clendenin running away with FDP chairmanship?
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Leon County Democratic activist Jon Ausman last night sent out to reporters a spreadsheet tracking the announced endorsements for Alan Clendenin and Allison Tant in their race for the Florida Democratic Party chairmanship. It... -
Race to lead Florida Dems heating up with endorsements
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTallahassee fundraiser Allison Tant has snagged another key endorsement in her drive to become the new leader of Florida's Democrats with a nod from former state senator and Democratic National Committeeman Tony Hill. Hill's endorsement of Tant comes... -
Florida GOP looking for new mojo
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Scott Powers, Orlando Sentinel If the Republican Party of Florida harbored any uncertainty about its Nov. 6 election performance, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam offered this Saturday morning: “We got our teeth kicked in.” So... -
Sheriff Jerry Demings talks gun control with Lauren Rowe
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelIn local public-affairs programming this weekend: Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings is Lauren Rowe's guest on “Flashpoint” at 8 a.m. Sunday on WKMG-Channel 6. Another guest is Tom Greenman, vice president of acute care services at Lakeside... -
Q-Poll: Floridians want another governor
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Florida voters aren't warming to Gov. Rick Scott and a majority of those in his own party would like to see the Republican governor face a primary challenger in 2014, according to a new survey by Quinnipiac University. Heading into the... -
Nelson to chair Aging committee next session
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is moving on up — in the next session of Congress the Florida Democrat will serve as chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. The pick was made this week as lawmakers sort through chairmanships...
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