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A Democratic representative from the U.S. House District 24 in Florida that represents parts of Central Florida including Brevard County. She was ousted by Republican Sandy Adamas in the 2010 midterm elections.
A Democratic representative from the U.S. House District 24 in Florida that represents parts of Central Florida including Brevard County. She was ousted by Republican Sandy Adamas in the 2010 midterm elections.
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Florida Chamber pays for TV ads for Rep. Scott Plakon
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Chamber of Commerce has begun airing television ads to help Republican state Rep. Scott Plakon of Longwood in his tough re-election battle with Democrat Karen Castor Dentel. The chamber has paid more than $60,000 worth of air time so far on... -
Mica wins straw poll after bitter Adams protest
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelU.S. Reps. John Mica and Sandy Adams don't like each other — make that, really don't like each other — and it becomes more clear every day that their Aug. 14 Republican primary for primacy in redrawn Congressional District 7 is going to be... -
Demings back in DC on the fundraising circuit
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — Former Orlando police chief Val Demings is back on Capitol Hill this week, raising money and making contacts to support her bid to unseat freshman U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Winter Garden. The effort comes days after the Democratic... -
Diebel: I’m running for new Central Florida congressional seat
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Legislature hasn't even formally begun its redistricting process — it kicks off next week with the first of 26 scheduled hearings around the state — but already there's a candidate for the new congressional seat that's expected... -
Nicholas Ruiz poses dark-horse challenge to Sandy Adams
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWith word earlier today that Karen Diebel has jumped into the race for a yet-undrawn Central Florida congressional district comes a reminder from Nicholas Ruiz that he's been running for several weeks as a Democrat against Republican District 24 incumbent... -
Miller jumps into Florida senate race
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — After a third-place finish in a 2010 congressional race, Craig Miller, former CEO of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, is hoping that upping the stakes can better his luck. On Tuesday, Miller plans to announce his intention to run for U.S.... -
Demings gets backing from EMILY’s List
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelUPDATE: 11:05 AM: Adds Demings' response WASHINGTON — The fledgling campaign of ex-Orlando police chief Val Demings got a boost Monday morning when the fundraising group EMILY's List — which describes its mission as “electing pro-... -
Diebel gets nod from national Republicans
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — Former Winter Park commissioner Karen Diebel on Thursday earned some early backing from GOP leaders when the National Republican Congressional Committee highlighted her second run for the U.S. House as part of its Young Guns program. As... -
Former steakhouse CEO ready for Senate run?
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — It’s looking increasingly likely that Craig Miller, a former CEO of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, will jump into Florida’s U.S. Senate race — just months after taking third in a three-way Republican primary for U.S.... -
Closer look: Florida's congressional delegation
Florida Delegation The 2010 midterm elections produced a new senator and eight new House members to represent Florida. Only one of the newcomers is a Democrat. Delegation total: 2 senators and 25 House members In 2009/2010: Florida Republicans...Tags: Tequesta, Kathy Castor, Bill Nelson, Alan Grayson, Sandy Adams
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Politicians frantic to create jobs
One day after President Barack Obama pledged in his State of the Union address that creating jobs would be his No. 1 focus, he used both of Florida's coasts Thursday to try to back up that promise. On the west coast, Obama appeared in Tampa to announce...Tags: Brevard County, Charlie Crist, Space Programs, Walt Disney, Rich Crotty
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Venture dollars needed on Space Coast
For companies like XCOR Aerospace, crucial venture-capital dollars can be hard to come by. In recent decades, there has not been a strong tradition of venture-capital investment in the aerospace sector. Combine that with Florida's generally lackluster...Tags: Brevard County, Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Space Programs, Companies and Corporations, Boeing Co.
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