Tag Archives: GOP

In The News: Spokesman leaves GOP, Gov. Rick Scott budget plan, Gainesville park plan, Bus driver shooting

By on January 30th, 2013 | Last updated: February 4, 2013 at 5:12 pm

After dodging dog questions, Republican communications director returns to private sector – Brian Burgess, the combative communications director for the Republican Party of Florida, left the state GOP after he failed to answer questions about a Labrador retriever that was [...]

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In the News: FBI reward, presidential debate, American Airlines, Facebook share, illegal immigrant, Florida justices

By on October 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: October 3, 2012 at 10:28 am

FBI offers $50,000 reward for terrorism suspect Ahmad Abousamra, alleged co-conspirator with Tarek Mehanna – The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of terrorism suspect Ahmad Abousamra, who once lived in Mansfield, Mass., and [...]

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Florida GOP opposes three Florida Supreme Court justices

By on October 1st, 2012 | Last updated: October 25, 2012 at 11:13 am

The Florida GOP released a statement saying it will oppose three Florida Supreme Court Justices in the upcoming Florida retention elections.

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In the News: Romney, Campaign Donors, Voter Purge, Pythons, Terry Jones

By on September 18th, 2012 | Last updated: September 25, 2012 at 11:51 am

WATCH: Full Secret Video of Private Romney Fundraiser | Mother Jones – The news organization has released a full-length version of a speech GOP candidate Mitt Romney gave at a private fundraiser in Boca Raton. The speech was taped without [...]

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Romney accepts nomination

By on August 31st, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:26 pm

WUFT reports on Romney’s speech last night and his acceptance of the Republican presidential nomination.

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Scene from the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night in Tampa, Florida

Ann Romney speech attempts to motivate female voters

By on August 29th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm

Ann Romney aimed her speech at women voters at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night.

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Politics and the tropics

By on August 28th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:36 pm

WUFT reports how Tropical Storm Isaac will affect the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

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Republican National Convention still important despite major changes

By on August 27th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:37 pm

Despite changes in the RNC, experts say it is still important in terms of the success of the Republican Party.

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Political newcomer defeats Cliff Stearns in District 3 congressional race

By on August 15th, 2012 | Last updated: October 25, 2012 at 11:15 am

By Tom Krynski – WUFT-FM & Margie Menzel – WLRN U.S. Representative Cliff Stearns has been ousted by a tea party challenger in a GOP primary in north Florida Tuesday.  Political newcomer Ted Yoho, a Gainesville veterinarian, stunned Stearns who’s been in [...]

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Election wrap up

By on August 15th, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:53 pm

One race from the Tuesday ballot may take a few days to resolve.  Longtime Congressman Cliff Stearns is going to have to depend on provisional and overseas ballots if he wants to continue his career in congress. Running in the [...]

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