Florida Political News

Obama's campaign manager waits for a call about 2012

David Plouffe was one top member of Barack Obama`s 2008 presidential campaign who didn`t take a job in the White House. However, Plouffe`s days of spending time with his family may be nearing an end again. Obama may soon need him to run his 2012 re-election campaign.

Friday September 3, 2010 1:36AM | miamiherald.com

Scott: 'Historic day' in choice of state Rep. Carroll as running mate

Rick Scott, Republican candidate for governor, introduced running mate Jennifer Carroll to Republicans who were glad to see racial and gender diversity added to their ticket Thursday.

Friday September 3, 2010 12:25AM | feedburner.com

Obama's peacemaking effort faces steep odds for success

The first Middle East peace talks in nearly two years got off to a quick start Thursday, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas agreeing to meet again in two weeks and to commence work on the blueprint for a peace treaty.

Friday September 3, 2010 12:08AM | miamiherald.com

Little concern for second Obama school speech

Few aware the president is scheduled to speak to students Sept. 14.

Thursday September 2, 2010 11:42PM | feedburner.com

State Senate Democratic leader endorses Crist for U.S. Senate

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson has snubbed his party's nominee, Kendrick Meek, and endorsed Gov. Charlie Crist in the U.S. Senate race.

Thursday September 2, 2010 11:42PM | feedburner.com

RPOF buying Rick Scott some TV time

Thursday September 2, 2010 11:33PM | feedburner.com

Labor, business leaders differ on ways to fix economy

With the Labor Day weekend approaching, union leaders and U.S. business interests expressed concerns Thursday about the fragility of the nation's economic recovery. They offered drastically different remedies for fixing the country's woes, however.

Thursday September 2, 2010 10:56PM | miamiherald.com

More Democrats buck plan to let taxes increase for rich

Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans.

Thursday September 2, 2010 10:38PM | feedburner.com

TEA Party reports another legal victory

Thursday September 2, 2010 10:01PM | feedburner.com

FPL seeks to disqualify Commissioner Skop from their cases

Thursday September 2, 2010 9:46PM | typepad.com

Tea party seeks another upset in Delaware's Senate primary

Thanks to the tea party, Rep. Mike Castle's once smooth path to Delaware's Republican Senate nomination suddenly has become less predictable — and is providing a fresh reason for already staggering moderate Republicans everywhere to be frightened.

Thursday September 2, 2010 9:46PM | miamiherald.com

Segal attempts to take on Jacobs over ethics in Orange mayor race

Thursday September 2, 2010 9:26PM | feedburner.com

> Photos: Jax rep Jennifer Carroll joins Team Scott

Thursday September 2, 2010 9:16PM | feedburner.com

Wary of tea party, GOP attacks Senate candidate

Delaware Republicans call Senate hopeful Christine O`Donnell a liar who "could not be elected dog catcher" in a fierce attack that underscores GOP fears of the tea party-backed candidate knocking off top recruit Rep. Mike Castle and winning the nomination.

Thursday September 2, 2010 9:16PM | miamiherald.com

Fla. Senate Democratic leader endorses Crist

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson has snubbed his party`s nominee, Kendrick Meek, and endorsed Gov. Charlie Crist in the U.S. Senate race.

Thursday September 2, 2010 9:11PM | miamiherald.com

Sink touts her 'detailed plan' for Florida economy in new ad

Thursday September 2, 2010 9:09PM | typepad.com

GOP unlikely to remove Tea Party candidate from legislative race

Thursday September 2, 2010 8:09PM | typepad.com

Atwater to Feinberg: Don't compound problem with ineptitude

Thursday September 2, 2010 7:50PM | typepad.com

Bernanke rejects notion that he could have saved Lehman

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke strongly rejected as "myth" suggestions that he could have saved investment bank Lehman Brothers and prevented the near collapse of the global financial system.

Thursday September 2, 2010 7:36PM | miamiherald.com

Al Lawson endorses Charlie Crist for senator

Thursday September 2, 2010 6:27PM | feedburner.com