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FRC PAC endorses Marco Rubio
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 27 days ago
FRC PAC endorses Marco Rubio
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Washington (CNN) – The FRC Action PAC, the Family Research Council's political action committee, announced Thursday that it's endorsing former Florida state legislator Marco Rubio's 2010 Senate bid. "Marco Rubio has been a true friend of the family and the culture of life as a state legislator in Florida," Tony Perkins, FRC Action president, said in a statement announcing the endorsement. "Rep. Rubio's many years of advocacy on behalf of pro-family causes will serve him well in the ...
blogs.tampabay.com - 27 days ago
Charlie Crist: "I didn't endorse" stimulus package. Really?
— blogs.tampabay.com — Charlie Crist on CNN yesterday said he didn't endorse the stimulus package. A snippet WOLF BLITZER :... Let me interrupt for a second, Governor. For a second, do you have any regrets about endorsing the economic stimulus package? CHARLIE CRIST : ... (more) Charlie Crist: "I didn't endorse" stimulus package. Really?

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thehill.com - 27 days ago
Steele to centrists: 'We'll come after you'
— thehill.com — Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Steele has a message for centrist Republicans: "we'll come after you."... When Steele was asked on ABC's "Top Line" webcast if it is acceptable for Republicans who support healthcare reform or the ... (more) Steele to centrists: 'We'll come after you'

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politicalwire.com - 27 days ago
Crist Claims He Never Backed Economic Stimulus
— politicalwire.com — "It's getting harder every day and we know that it's important that we pass this stimulus package."... -- Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R), at a rally with President Obama on February 10, 2009. "I didn't endorse it. I didn't even have a vote on the ... (more) Crist Claims He Never Backed Economic Stimulus

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Family Research Council endorses Rubio
GOP 12 — ... for a good summary) gets even worse, as the influential Family Research Council decides to endorse his opponent, Marco Rubio. In a way it's not a surprise. Social conservatives have never been fond of Crist since he beat their favored candidate, Tom Gallagher, in the 2006 gubernatorial primary. On a related note, the DNC sends out a press release on Crist's stimulus waffle attached to a phrase that probably only Keith Olbermann can handle (on a third take). Is Charlie Crist afraid of being Scozzafava'ed?

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