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$5,000 for Jimmy Buffett seems like a deal next to $17,600 for Obama
Today we're pulling the curtains back on everything from secret concerts to bogus campaign claims. Let's start with last weekend's Jimmy Buffett concert. Didn't hear anything about the show? Well, you're not alone. Most Parrotheads missed it. And for...Tags: Washington (U.S. state), National Basketball Association, Republican Party, Alex Sink, Charlie Crist
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What's that smell? Better power up the Malarkey Meter
I've heard from so many readers bewitched, bothered and bewildered by nasty campaign accusations that I decided to dust off the Malarkey Meter and start putting these claims to the truth test.
Here's the problem: The fibs and fabrications are so numerous...Tags: Personal Income, Rick Scott, Republican Party, Alex Sink, State Budgets
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Malarkey keeps piling up
Time to ramp up the Malarkey Meter for one more round of truth-testing and lie-detecting, based on the campaign claims and attacks filling your mailboxes and airwaves this year.
The claim: Voting for the new half-cent tax for schools in Seminole County...Tags: Marco Rubio, Seminole County, Wages and Pensions, Elections, Republican Party
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Can 'decent guy' strategy overcome Grayson attacks?
"Win, lose, I don't really care," says Dan Webster. "I will stick with no personal attacks. I can have a clear conscience at the end whether I win or lose." That is what Webster told me this week after Alan Grayson dubbed him " Taliban Dan." I can see...Tags: Florida, Karl Rove, Washington (U.S. state), Democratic Party, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Politicians find all kinds of ways to shoot themselves in the foot
In today's edition of the Friday Files, we have political wisdom from the mouths of babes, news about an ethics complaint and some free advice for a few candidates … which is worth precisely what the candidates paid for it. Scott undermines himself...Tags: Steve Barnes, Elections, Ethics, Republican Party, Winter Springs
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Democratic omens, worker-bashing and much more
Today we're talking about baggy pants, secret e-mails, teacher pay and politicians who are trying to rob Florida's retirees. But first, a quick observation that should worry Florida Democrats — those who believe in omens, anyway. Take a moment...Tags: Bill Nelson, Corruption, Corporate Crime, Wages and Pensions, Charlie Crist
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Alan Grayson's GOP challengers slide to right at forum
The Republicans are stacked up seven-deep, trying to boot the outspoken Democrat Alan Grayson out of office. But you probably don't have time to vet all the candidates yourself. So on Wednesday night — when the Magic were continuing their comeback...Tags: Minority Groups, Iran, Defense, Google Inc., Republican Party
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Conspiracy, confusion all part of the Tea Party war
Lewis Carroll was way ahead of his time. It was more than a century ago when he first connected tea parties with madness. Yes, Alice met the Hatter for tea and biscuits long before activists in Orlando started screaming at each other during a press...Tags: Florida, Key West, Democratic Party, Elections, Republican Party
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Tell your state senators what's 'disagreeable' about PSC members' removal
"Disagreeable." That was the word one state senator used to describe two members of Florida's Public Service Commission who are being booted from the board. Among the things these two members disagreed with: Jacking up your rates and cozying up with...Tags: Dwight Howard, Crimes, Accounting and Auditing, Val Demings, Elections
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Marco Rubio is most important Republican this fall: Here's why
In April of last year, Marco Rubio came to Orlando scrounging for attention.
Now he squeezes in an interview between events. Now he has an entourage.
Now he is favored to be the next U.S. senator from Florida.
Much has changed, including a switch to...Tags: Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Minority Groups, Washington (U.S. state), Justice System
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Congress: Where members stand on guns, taxes, immigration and more?
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelSunday’s column – “The long, hard slog for straight answers” – attempted to get members of Congress to give straight answers to basic questions that readers and voters care about. You can see the chart – and the efforts... -
Grayson: Obama is ‘wrong’ in limiting Social Security COLA
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelU.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, R-Orlando, is leading the charge against President Barack Obama's budget proposal that would change the way government figures the (usually) annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security payments. In the budget released...
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