Gov. Scott makes right decision on relations with Cuba, Syria despite criticism

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, shown at left, during a visit with the Republican Women's Club of Duval. (Photo by Kay B.Day/The US Report)Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into law Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 959 and faced immediate criticism from some quarters.

The law, titled “An act relating to state and local government relations with Cuba and Syria,” addressed contractual relationships “between Florida government entities and companies that have business operations in Cuba and Syria.”

Supporters of the law wanted it to take effect immediately.

Should Florida do that, the state government could face a lawsuit from the federal government and that would be costly and completely unnecessary.

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Haley the latest target in federal war on Republican governors

Gov. Nikki Haley is the latest target in a federal war on Republican governors. (photo: The US Report)Is there a federal war on Republican governors? South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is the latest targeted by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

The sole source for allegations that have spread like fleas on a barnyard dog is a South Carolina blog written by a guy who worked for the online news site of a Columbia TV station.

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Red State Gathering more than a 'bloggers' conference' Pt. 2

Adrenalin on Friday, ahead of Gov. Rick Perry's announcement

Erick Erickson welcomed everyone to the Red State Gathering as the conference began on Friday evening. Erickson is very popular with the grassroots. He is editor at the Red State website and is a familiar presence on TV and radio network political shows. [Photo by Kay B. Day/The US Report]On Friday Erick Erickson welcomed everyone. He introduced Rep. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and Governor Rick Scott (R-Fla.) The crowd made their approval clear, with one message resonating: Beat Obama in 2012.

Rep. Scott talked about telling Obama to “hit the road, Jack" and conservative values. A very articulate man who connects easily with others, Scott is a rising star in the GOP.

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Why did Democrats fire on Gov. Scott for trying to stop identity theft?

Democrats in Florida have targeted Gov. Rick Scott in a desperate measure to help their Party regain absolute control of the federal government in 2012.

One item Party leftwingers and select advocacy groups are harping on relates to the Florida Legislature’s efforts on verifying the immigration status of some workers. Democrats can always count on media to back them up on such matters. The Tallahassee Democrat quoted an activist: "The lead story on Univision for over a month was the new epicenter of racism is Florida." 

Fact is the issue had nothing to do with racism, and verification would protect both citizens and immigrants. Democrats ignore some facts on the matter; it is possible they are simply ignorant of the facts.

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GOP take note: Sabato’s Crystal ball shows challenge of 2012

Dr. Larry J. Sabato is well-known to most politics junkies. 

Sabato is director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, and his ‘Crystal Ball’ projections of results for US elections have a record of accuracy. Sabato worked on political campaigns for Democrats in years past, but he’s very balanced in his commentary when he guests on political talk shows.

Sabato has released an early Crystal Ball projecting possible electoral results for 2012, and one thing rapidly becomes obvious. Despite a disastrous Democrat Party reign, Republicans face serious challenges in the General Election of 2012.

It's time to take the gloves off because the president, despite numerous unresolved issues in Washington, is out campaigning and he is holding nothing back.

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Wire story on Florida education chairman misleads on Crist’s switch

A wire service story about the state Board of Education chairman’s resignation appeared in a number of Florida daily newspapers like The Miami Herald on Friday. The article provided details about shakeups on the board after new Republican governor Rick Scott began his term.

Former no-party-affiliation governor Charlie Crist is mentioned in the article allegedly because Crist had reappointed the chairman originally appointed by former governor Jeb Bush. There’s some spin about Crist in the article that should be corrected.

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