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RPOF Press Release - August 07, 2008
Ormond Beach–The Republican Party of Florida today announced the Grand Opening of the Volusia County Victory Office. Congressman John Mica joined Republican Party leaders and local volunteers from Volusia County to celebrate the official grand opening and discuss the roles that grassroots activities will play during the 2008 Election cycle.
“Through this office, dedicated grassroots volunteerswill work to make phone calls, knock on doors and turn out the vote for Senator McCain and all of our state and local Republican elected officials,” stated Congressman Mica. “Republican volunteers have been up to task in years past, and this year, it is more important than ever that we keep fighting hard for each vote.”
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RPOF Press Release - August 07, 2008
Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer released the following statement today regarding Governor Crist’s announcement of a $101 million investment in Florida’s economy.
“Governor Crist returned from the Team Florida Trade and Business Development Mission just two weeks ago and we can already see the economic impact of his work there. The Governor’s participation in the United Kingdom’s Farnborough International Air Show solidified relationships that will generate more than $100 million in sales and will create over 2,200 high wage, high value jobs through investment from over 20 different firms. Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Lockheed-Martin and Embraer a just a few of the major companies the Governor met with to promote expansion and investment in Florida.
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RPOF Press Release - August 06, 2008
Coral Gables–Tonight Nancy Pelosi will travel to Coral Gables to promote her new book, taking a vacation from her responsibilities as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives during a time when Americans across the country are struggling to pay $4 for a gallon of gasoline.
“Despite her rhetoric, Pelosi has vacated her duties to the American people in favor of signing autographs,” said Republican Party of Florida Communications Director Erin VanSickle. “The fact that Speaker Pelosi would rather attend a book signing than work to develop a plan to meet America’s energy needs shows a complete lack of the judgment necessary to lead the United States Congress.”
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Washington Times - August 05, 2008
A $525 shot of rare 55-year-old Scotch. A three-day biking, swimming and cycling triathlon led by the hyperfit host mayors. A concert by country crooner Steve Earle and eight football fields' worth of media outlets reporting from dusk till dawn.
These are just a few of the experiences that await politicos heading off to Minneapolis-St. Paul for the 2008 Republican convention Sept. 1 to 4.
While Democrats gathering in Denver in late August have dealt with a host of concerns, including fundraising, organizers in the Twin Cities say that at just a month away, they have met all goals and it feels like smooth sailing for the 39th Republican National Convention, which will draw 45,000 visitors to Minnesota, bringing with them an estimated $160 million in revenues.
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RPOF Press Release - August 05, 2008
Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer announced today the launch of the RPOF’s online Voter Action Center. Florida voters can use the Voter Action Center as an informational guide to voting in the Sunshine State.
“The right to voting is central to our democracy,” stated Chairman Greer. ”A vote gives each person in the United States the same voice and with the launch of the Voter Action Center, Floridians will now have a one-stop-shop for all of their voting information.”
Through the RPOF online Voter Action Center, Florida voters can find information on how to register to vote, request an absentee ballot or determine the closest early voting and polling locations.
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RPOF Press Release - August 04, 2008
Orlando- Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today released the following statement regarding the 2008 Annual Conference of the National Urban League, which was held in Orlando. The four day conference, entitled “Get, Grow and Go,” drew around 10,000 people from across the nation. Governor Crist addressed the National Urban League as part of his ongoing focus on strengthening Florida’s economy. In addition to the conference, both Governor Crist and Chairman Greer participated in a voter registration drive, encouraging Floridians to exercise their right to vote. This marked the first time in history that a Governor and GOP Chairman attended the Conference in Florida.
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Associated Press - August 02, 2008
In a sudden and major shift, Democrat Barack Obama said he would be willing to support limited additional offshore oil drilling if that would help promote alternative energy sources, a proposal he has repeatedly blasted rival John McCain for supporting.
The presumptive Republican nominee, meanwhile, defended an Internet advertisement mocking the Democratic presidential candidate as a presumptuous messianic figure, saying it was important to "display a sense of humor" in the presidential contest.
The rapid fire developments Friday capped a week of campaigning in which the two White House hopefuls sharpened their attacks on each other, escalating the rhetoric and prompting each campaign to accuse the other of injecting race into the presidential debate.
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Governor's Press Office - July 31, 2008
ORLANDO – Governor Charlie Crist today encouraged investment in Florida’s renewable energy industry while addressing attendees in Orlando at the 2008 Farm to Fuel Summit, hosted by Commissioner Charles Bronson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Governor Crist praised investors and producers of ethanol and biofuels for their efforts to develop renewable energy. Later this morning, Governor Crist will join Linda Watson, chief executive officer of LYNX – Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, to sign an agreement that awards $2.5 million to use biodiesel to fuel public transportation in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
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Naples News - July 31, 2008
Energy.
That word describes the personality of U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, as well as his primary platform.
Seeking a fourth term in office, the Miami Republican speed-talks, racing his way through a list of his concerns and accomplishments.
“I’m proud of my record,” said Diaz-Balart, 46. “But we have to get out of our dependency on foreign oil. We have to develop (more) sources in this country.”
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RPOF Press Release - July 30, 2008
Panama City–The Republican Party of Florida today announced additional details for the Country First Concert hosted by John Rich of Big and Rich with Special Guest John McCain. The concert will take place this Friday, August 1, 2008, in Panama City and is free to the public.
Additional details released today are as follows:
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