The race for chief financial officer is heating up with a web attack ad by Democratic challenger Lorranne Ausley on a subject that may prove perilous for her party’s nominee for governor.

They both believe boosting jobs and improving transportation along the Interstate 4 corridor are key issues for Florida’s 12th District. They also agree on states' rights when it comes to protecting our borders from the flood of illegal immigrants and shielding Floridians from health insurance mandates coming down from Washington bureaucrats.

Will this week's special legislative session bring responsible public policy debate or crass political posturing?

The race for Florida's Republican gubernatorial nomination -- in which billionaire Rick Scott has soared to an overnight, 13-point lead -- may have narrowed to one question: Which candidate would be better for the state's economy?

Scott touts his experience as president and CEO of hospital giant Columbia/HCA and signs off his omnipresent TV ads with the challenge, "Let's get to work."