Tag Archives: Mitt Romney

In the News: Florida District 3, smuggling in South Florida, Police pension reform, Superstorm Sandy, campaigns resuming

By Cassandra Vangellow on October 30th, 2012 | Last updated: October 30, 2012 at 11:21 am

At forum, candidates for 3rd Congressional District discuss airport, debt, special interests | – Candidates for U.S. Congressional District 3 participated in a forum at Santa Fe College Monday. One of the major differences separating Democrat J.R. Gaillot, Republican Ted [...]

In the News | Tagged Alvin Brown, Florida 3rd Congressional District, Florida News, Gainesville news, Gainesville Regional Airport, Hurricane Sandy, J.R. Gaillot, Jacksonville mayor, Mitt Romney, Phil Dodds, President Obama, South Florida-Brazilians, Superstorm Sandy, Ted Yoho | Leave a comment

In the News: economy looks up, Giants sweep Series, hurricane poses political threat, states’ failed oversight

By Kelly Price on October 29th, 2012 | Last updated: October 29, 2012 at 9:37 am

Personal Spending, Income Up In September – The Commerce Department reported today that consumer spending went up 0.8 percent in September, the best showing since February. September’s consumer spending, which followed a 0.5 percent August gain, is significant because it [...]

In the News | Tagged barack obama, consumer spending, Economy, election 2012, FDA, Florida News, Giants, Hurricane Sandy, meningitis outbreak, Mitt Romney, Tigers, US news, World Series | Leave a comment

In the News: Florida ethics panel, Colorado confession, presidential candidates in Florida, P&G board member sentence, Romney closing Friday

By Kelsey Meany on October 25th, 2012 | Last updated: October 25, 2012 at 1:33 pm

Florida ethics panel confirms Rivera accusations – Wednesday the Florida Ethics Commission found probably cause that Rep. David Rivera, a candidate in a re-election race, committed 11 ethics law violations while he was in position as a state legislator. CBS [...]

In the News | Tagged Bill Clinton, Colorado teen, David Rivera, Florida Ethics Commission, Goldman Sachs, House of Representatives, Iowa, Jessica Ridgeway, Mitt Romney, P&G, President Obama, Procter & Gamble | Leave a comment

In the News: Florida Amendment 4, Bogus letters, Charter schools, Foreign policy debate, TSA theft

By Cassandra Vangellow on October 23rd, 2012 | Last updated: October 23, 2012 at 10:12 am

Not many are familiar with page-long Amendment 4 – Florida voters will decide on Amendment 4, a state constitutional amendment opponents say could shift a greater property tax burden to existing homeowners. Supporter say first-time homebuyers, businesses and snowbirds would [...]

In the News | Tagged amendment 4, charter schools, final presidential debate, Florida Amendment 4, florida legislature, Florida News, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner, foreign policy debate, JFK International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Miami International Airport, Mitt Romney, Palm Beach County, President Obama, presidential election 2012, Transportation Security Administration, TSA theft | Leave a comment

In the News: Golden Globes, presidential debate, Merrill Lynch, Disney parks, Armstrong steps down

By Kelsey Meany on October 17th, 2012 | Last updated: October 17, 2012 at 9:38 am

Golden Globes will reunite BFFs Tina Fey and Amy Poehler – Comedians Amy Poehler and Tina Fey will co-host the 70th annual Golden Globes on Jan. 13. The partnership goes back to “Saturday Night Live.” The Los Angeles Times Stakes [...]

In the News | Tagged Amy Poehler, barack obama, Disney parks, Fannie Mae, Lance Armstrong, Limited Time Magic, Livestrong, Livestrong charity, Merrill Lynch, Mitt Romney, President Obama, second presidential debate, Tina Fey | Leave a comment

Presidential town hall debate to test both candidates

By Leah Harding on October 16th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:31 pm

The second presidential debate is expected to be an even matchup, according to UF professor Ronald Carpenter.

National, Politics | Tagged 2012 presidential debate, election 2012, Florida News, Gainesville news, Hofstra University, Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama, Ronald Carpenter, town hall debate, town hall debate 2012, University of Florida | Leave a comment

In the News: New election polls, Cuba ends visa requirement, Paul Ryan speaking in Ocala, meningitis

By Katherine Hahn on October 16th, 2012 | Last updated: October 17, 2012 at 9:42 am

Poll: Hispanics in Florida favor President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney, 61-31 – Hispanics in Florida are overwhelmingly supportive of President Obama and his immigration policies, according to a poll conducted by Latino Decisions for America’s Voice. The Miami Herald [...]

In the News | Tagged barack obama, Cuba exit visa, Hispanics Florida, meningitis, Mitt Romney, Ocala, Paul Ryan, presidential race, Romney swing states | Leave a comment

In the News: Ocala meningitis, higher education proposals, Obama leads Romney among Hispanics, Americans win Nobel Prize, HPV vaccine doesn’t affect sexual behavior

By Kelly Price on October 15th, 2012 | Last updated: October 17, 2012 at 9:45 am

Florida’s fungal meningitis outbreak so far is centered on Ocala area – Two more cases of a rare fungal meningitis were confirmed in two women Friday at the Marion County Pain Management Center. All nine confirmed meningitis cases — including two [...]

In the News | Tagged Alvin Roth, barack obama, Florida News, Florida-fungal meningitis, Harvard, higher education, Hispanic voters, HPV, HPV vaccine, Lloyd Shapley, Marion County Pain Management Center, meningitis, meningitis outbreak, Mitt Romney, Nobel Prize, Nobel Prize in economics, Obama, Rick Scott, Romney, UCLA, viral meningitis | Leave a comment

Policy think tank CEO says Romney-Ryan budget could cost Floridians

By George Pappas on October 11th, 2012 | Last updated: October 11, 2012 at 3:23 pm

A report from the Center for American Progress Action Fund said the proposed Romney-Ryan budget could cost Floridians millions of dollars in benefits they already receive.

Florida, Politics | Tagged Affordable Care Act, Center for American Progress, Medicare, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, presidential election 2012, Social Security, Tom Perriello | 1 Comment

In the News: Zimmerman wants delay in trial, Roach-eating contest death, Florida voter registration ends Tuesday, Obama and Romney tied in polls, Social Security benefits increase, Sandusky sentenced, America’s greenest city

By Katherine Hahn on October 9th, 2012 | Last updated: October 17, 2012 at 9:46 am

George Zimmerman to ask for delay in trial– Zimmerman requested a delay in his trial for the murder of Trayvon Martin and asked for the release of Martin’s school records and social media accounts. The Florida Times-Union Man collapses, dies [...]