Gov. Scott raises nearly $1,000,000 so far this year

Florida Governor Rick Scott's Let's Get to Work Committee has raised $910,000 so far this year. The Villages developer Gary Morse and other people and a company associated with The Villages community in Central Florida gave a total of $180,000 so far. Miguel Fernandez, a Miami healthcare executive, contributed $125,000 in January. Florida Blue Cross & Blue Shield ponied up $100,00 and United Group Underwriters also kicked in $100,000. These contributors have interest in auto insurance and Medicaid contracting. The Geo Group, a private prison operator also cut a $100,000 check.

Florida campaign spending

Gingrich campaign PAC received $5 million from his Texas money man, earmarked for TV commercials in Florida. Meanwhile, Romney campaign PAC has been spending millions on Florida TV. The next week will be intense.

Newt's New Anti-Romney TV spot

You'll be seeing this... over and over and over as Mitt and Newt go head-to-head in an effort to become first Republican to win 2 primarys.

Latin Builders to host snack-time with the candidates

As the 2012 elections continue to heat up, the Latin Builders Association® is hosting an event that is sure to be the most exclusive campaign stop in Florida. This all-day event will showcase leading GOP frontrunners. Each candidate will have a dedicated program to speak to the membership. Governor Rick Scott will be the main speaker at the luncheon. The event will take place on January 27, 2012 at the Downtown Miami Hilton Hotel, located at 1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Fl.
Kicking off Decision 2012 will be a breakfast with one of the candidates, followed by a cafecito (coffee) with another candidate. Headlining the day’s agenda is a special luncheon with Governor Rick Scott. Governor Scott will be the main speaker at the luncheon portion of the day, illustrating his vision for Florida. There will be a unique and candid question and answer session with him at the luncheon.
Following the luncheon, there will be merienda (snacks) with another candidate, and concluding the day will be a cocktail hour featuring the final candidate. At these programs, candidates will have an opportunity to discuss their viewpoints and interact with local businesspeople.
“We are honored that the Republican Presidential candidates made the LBA one of their preferred stops in Florida,” said President Bernie Navarro. “We are looking forward to this event to meet the candidates, and see how their plans impact the economy and South Florida. We are particularly interested in their policies towards Latin America and getting this economy moving again.”
Tickets and sponsorship packages are available through the LBA. For more information, please call 305.446.5989.

Pam Bondi radio commercial endorsement of Romney

Mitt Romney comes out swinging

In his new Florida TV commercial, Mitt Romney comes out swinging... Taking a cue from Gingrich's debate strategy?

Presidential poll: Accurate or Flawed?

The latest Quinnipiac poll is being criticized as flawed by democrat pollster, and defended as accurate by Q.