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Like Bachmann, Scott not opposed to Everglades drilling

By | 09.06.11 | 5:15 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Following what even Republicans have called an “incredible faux pas” by presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, recent comments made by Gov. Rick Scott are sure to raise some eyebrows. Though many have chided Bachmann for her statement that the U.S. should consider expanded oil drilling in the Everglades, Scott More…

Bachmann stands behind Everglades drilling comment despite no viable oil in area

By | 09.02.11 | 11:10 am | More from The Florida Independent

Though it received an intense amount of scrutiny and was branded as an “incredible faux pas,” Michele Bachmann’s remark that she wouldn’t be opposed to drilling for oil in the Everglades isn’t going away. In fact, the GOP presidential candidate is going even further with her claims, arguing that only “radical More…

Likely voters still want border control, poll says

By | 08.21.11 | 5:15 pm | More from The Florida Independent

A poll, released just two days after the Department of Homeland Security announced changes to its deportation proceedings, indicates that the majority of most likely voters still favor border security. #

Perry to co-chair gala for influential anti-abortion rights group

By | 08.15.11 | 2:50 pm

Following his formal entrance into the 2012 presidential race on Saturday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed on to co-chair an anniversary gala for the influential anti-abortion rights policy group Americans United for Life, which was founded in 1971.

Allen West gearing up for another expensive and closely watched election

By | 08.12.11 | 10:31 am | More from The Florida Independent

This report is part of collaboration with WNYC’s “It’s a Free Country” to cover the 25 most captivating congressional races from around the country.

The fight for Florida’s 22nd congressional district is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and expensive elections in the country. Again. #

Group that Allen West invited to D.C. will sue Rick Scott over textbook law

By | 08.10.11 | 4:45 pm | More from The Florida Independent

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Citizens for National Security, a Boca Raton-based nonprofit, will file a lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott, the state and the Florida Department of Education tomorrow. According to the complaint (.pdf) released on the group’s website, the suit seeks temporary and permanent injunctive relief rescinding Senate More…

Allen West discusses sexuality, LGBT issues, ice cream

By | 08.10.11 | 3:05 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale, told the South Florida Sun Sentinel Tuesday that sexuality is a “behavior” that can be changed, something he’s “seen people do.” #

Rep. Allen West: Liberal women ‘neutering American men,’ to blame for deficit

By | 04.26.11 | 12:13 pm

At an event in Boca Raton, Fla., last week for conservative Christian women’s group Women Impacting the Nation (WIN), tea party favorite Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) said that liberal women are “neutering American men” and implied that they are the cause of America’s dire financial straits.

Rasmussen poll: Majority support ending birthright citizenship

By | 04.19.11 | 1:43 pm | More from The Florida Independent

According to Rasmussen Reports, a national telephone survey shows that 61 percent of likely U.S. voters believe that a child born in the United States to a woman who is here illegally should not automatically become an American citizen. #


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Trump reiterates Birther suspicions at Florida tea party rally

By | 04.18.11 | 10:47 am | More from The Florida Independent

Image by Matt MahurinShortly before his appearance alongside Rep. Allen West, potential U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hasner and others at a “South Florida Tea Party Tax Rally” on Saturday, Donald Trump spoke with The Shark Tank, a conservative Florida blog, about his belief in a conspiracy to cover up the More…