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Webster, yelled at last year, schedules more town meetings

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

It’s been nearly a year since a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Dan Webster erupted into bedlam, with the Winter Garden Republican shouted down by people opposed to a Medicare cost-cutting plan espoused by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc0nsin, and We... »

Hundreds of Gov. Scott's appointees are left in limbo

TampaBay.com Politics

The legislative session ended March 9 with the Senate dropping the ball and failing to confirm hundreds of Gov. Rick Scott's appointees to dozens of boards, from the state boxing commission to the Tampa Port Authority. Senate President Mike Haridopolos... »

Chat with political editor Adam Smith today

TampaBay.com Politics

Political editor Adam Smith has been on the campaign trail almost constantly since the fall, so he's ready to take your questions about the candidates, the Florida primary on Tuesday or any other election-related topics that are on your mind. Join him ... »

Chat with political editor Adam Smith on Monday

The Buzz

Political editor Adam Smith has been on the campaign trail almost constantly since the fall, so he's ready to take your questions about the candidates, the Florida primary on Tuesday or any other election-related topics that are on your mind. Join him ... »

View a detailed model of the White House, decorated for Christmas, at the House of Presidents

Orlando Attractions Magazine Blog

The House of Presidents in Clermont, Fla. (just outside Orlando) has a beautifully detailed model of the White House. The model is currently decorated for Christmas, and it may be something interesting to see during the holiday week. The model is often... »

Pro Romney group attacks Gingrich on the air in Fla

TampaBay.com Politics

  Just in time for the holidays... ...Attack TV ads to kick off Florida’s presidential primary. A political group working to elect Mitt Romney is launching TV ads in Tampa Bay attacking former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich as a baggage-laden disaste... »

Newt Gingrich (finally) staffing up in Fla

The Buzz

We have not had this confirmed by the virtually unreachable Newt Gingrich campaign yet, but The Buzz in Florida political circles is that veteran political strategist Jamie Miller will be helping lead Gingrich's Florida campaign. A former political dir... »

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Webster, yelled at last year, schedules more town meetings

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

It’s been nearly a year since a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Dan Webster erupted into bedlam, with the Winter Garden Republican shouted down by people opposed to a Medicare cost-cutting plan espoused by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc0nsin, and We... »