Floridians’ consumer confidence drops post-election according to University of Florida survey – A University of Florida study found that Republican post-election pessimism and the looming “fiscal cliff” made Floridans less willing to spend money in November. The Gainesville Sun

Bipartisan ‘gangs’ in Congress ready for a deal on fiscal cliff – If President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner can reach a debt reduction compromise, teams of Congressional lawmakers from both parties are willing to back them. The Miami Herald

GOP Senators ‘Significantly Troubled’ After Susan Rice Meeting – Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte said the United Nations ambassador didn’t sufficiently answer their questions about the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya. ABC News

Barack Obama rallies support for his ‘fiscal cliff’ plan – President Obama is meeting business leaders and middle-class families to gain support for his plan to avert the Jan. 1 “fiscal cliff.” BBC News

Record Powerball result of changes to boost sales – The Powerball jackpot reached $500 million, but the boost is a planned move by lottery officials to drive ticket sales and generate more money for states running the game. Tampa Bay Times