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Kevin Derby is the associate editor of the Sunshine State News.

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Rick Santorum Makes His Move on Mitt Romney in Polls

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 11, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: 2012, ARG Poll, Barack Obama, Florida, Fox News Poll, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Ohio, PPP Poll, Rasmussen Reports, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Tennessee, Politics

Politics

GOP Senate Primary Battle Heads to Center Stage

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 10, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: 2012, Bill Hager, Bill Nelson, Chris Doworth, Cindy Graves, Connie Mack, David Rivera, Florida Federation of Republican Women, George LeMieux, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Mike McCalister, News, Ray Pilon, Ritch Workman, Scott Plakon, Senate, Politics

Politics

Mike Huckabee to Seek Bigger Seat in National Debate via AM

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 9, 2012 9:48 AM

TAGS: Cumulus Media, Family Research Council, Fox News, Jerry Brown, John Dickey, Mike Huckabee, News, Ronald Reagan, Rush Limbaugh, Steve Forbes, Politics

Politics

Presidential Derby

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 9, 2012 3:55 AM

Following his defeats in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri on Tuesday, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney looked to establish a citadel in Michigan which holds its primary on Feb. 28.

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With 3 Victories, Santorum Charges Back into GOP Race

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 8, 2012 9:36 AM

TAGS: Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

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Obama Attacked from All Sides for Allying with Super PACs

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 8, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: 2012, Barack Obama, Bill Burton, Bob Edgar, Buddy Roemer, Common Cause, Jim Messina, News, Pat Schroeder, Priorities USA, Public Campaign Action Fund, Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee, Richard Dreyfuss, RNC, Sean Sweeney, Super PACs, Politics

Columns

William Bennett Points to Marco Rubio in Book to Educate Boys

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 7, 2012 3:55 AM

In "The Book of Man," his new book offering readings to help educate boys, William Bennett offers a quick profile on U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to illustrate two forms of polis -- democratic America and tyrannical communist Cuba.

TAGS: Abraham Lincoln, Augustine of Hippo, Barack Obama, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, George Washington, Jesus Christ, John F. Kennedy, M.E. Bradford, Marco Rubio, Martin Luther, News, Ronald Reagan, Thomas Aquinas, William Bennett, Columns

Politics

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum Exchange Jabs on Conservative Credentials

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 6, 2012 1:23 PM

TAGS: Andrea Saul, Dean Debnam, Ed Morrisey, Hogan Gidley, Minnesota, Missouri, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Phyllis Schlafly, PPP, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty, Politics

Politics

Florida GOP Dynasties Enter Senate Primary Race

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 4, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Adam Hasner, Barack Obama, Bill Nelson, Connie Mack, Craig Miller, George LeMieux, Jeb Bush, Jeb Bush Jr, Jon Huntsman, Mike McCalister, Mitt Romney, News, Pat Rooney, Tom Rooney, Politics

Politics

Mitt Romney Looks to Make it All About Obama

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 4, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Barack Obama, Colorado, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Matt Rhoades, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Rick Palacio, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

Politics

Both Sides Mobilize as House Subcomittee Votes on Expanded Casinos

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 3, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Adam Putnam, AIF, Ana Rivas Logan, Andrew Langer, Brewster Bevis, casinos, Ellyn Bogdanoff, Erik Fresen, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Family Action, Gaming, Institute for Liberty, Jeff Atwater, Ken Roberson, Latin Builders Association, News, Pam Bondi, Scott Plakon, Politics

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Newt Gingrich Hammers Obama for 'Unprecedented Assault on Christianity'

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 2, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Al Smith, Barack Obama, Barry Goldwater, Catholics, Ed Muskie, Geraldine Ferraro, Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy, John Kerry, John Paul II, Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Republicans, Rick Santorum, Sarge Shriver, William Miller, Politics

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With Florida Primary Over, Marco Rubio Returns to the Limelight

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 1, 2012 1:15 PM

TAGS: Charlie Crist, Chris Christie, Dan Quayle, Florida, John Thune, Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney, News, Rob Portman, Susan B. Anthony List, Politics

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Reporter's Notebook: A Recap of Florida's Primary

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: February 1, 2012 9:58 AM

Bits and pieces from the Florida Republican presidential primary ...

TAGS: Bill Nelson, Connie Mack, Florida, George LeMieux, Herman Cain, John McCain, John Thrasher, Jon Huntsman, Matt Connelly, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

Politics

Mitt Romney Routs Newt Gingrich in Florida Primary

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 31, 2012 8:13 PM

TAGS: Adam Putnam, Ander Crenshaw, Anitere Flores, Barack Obama, Connie Mack, Florida, Jeff Atwater, Jeff Miller, John Thrasher, Mel Martinez, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Pam Bondi, Republicans, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

Politics

Mitt Romney Leads as Florida Republicans Hit the Polls

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 31, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: David Paleologos, Florida, Herman Cain, Michael Reagan, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Rasmussen, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Suffolk Poll, Suffolk University, Politics

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Craig Miller Leaves Senate Race to Run for Congress

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 30, 2012 12:42 PM

TAGS: Adam Hasner, Bill Nelson, Congress, Connie Mack, Craig Miller, Herman Cain, John Mica, Mike McCalister, News, Newt Gingrich, Senate, Politics

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Q-Poll: With Tea Party and Conservative Backing, Mitt Romney Leads in Florida

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 30, 2012 8:00 AM

TAGS: Florida, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Peter Brown, Q-Poll, Quinnipiac, Republicans, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Tea Party, Politics

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Romney Rolls in Florida Despite Gingrich's Previous Debate Mastery

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 27, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Barack Obama, Florida, Jim Lee, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Republicans, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Sunshine State News Poll, Voter Survey Service, VSS, Politics

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Mel Martinez and Policy Leaders Offer Warnings on Costs of Federal Government

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 27, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Bob Kerrey, Concord Coalition, David Walker, Jacksonville University, Medicaid, Medicare, Mel Martinez, National Debt, News, Paul Tsongas, Robert Bixbey, Social Security, Warren Rudman, Politics

Columns

Reporter's Notebook: Jacksonville GOP Debate

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 26, 2012 11:55 PM

Bits and pieces from the Republican presidential debate in Jacksonville on Thursday night ...

Politics

Romney, Gingrich, Santorum, Paul Exchange Punches in Jacksonville Debate

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 26, 2012 11:55 PM

TAGS: Barack Obama, Cuba, Florida, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Israel, Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Ronald Reagan, Susana Martinez, UNF, Wolf Blitzer, Politics

Politics

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich 'Dead Heat' in Florida, Q-Poll Shows

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 25, 2012 8:27 AM

TAGS: Florida, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Peter Brown, Poll, Q-Poll, Quinnipiac, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

Politics

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich Locked in Close Fight in Florida

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 24, 2012 4:46 PM

TAGS: Bill McCollum, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Marion Johnson, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, polls, Rick Santorum, Rick Scott, Ron Paul, We Ask America, Politics

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Conservatives Propel Newt Gingrich Ahead of Mitt Romney Nationally

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 24, 2012 3:24 PM

TAGS: Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Rasmussen Poll, Rasmussen Reports, Republicans, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

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Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney Clash in Tampa Debate

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 24, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: 2012, Barack Obama, Brian Williams, Debate, Mitt Romney, NBC Debate, News, Newt Gingrich, Republicans, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

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Newt Gingrich Leads Mitt Romney in Florida

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 23, 2012 10:48 AM

TAGS: Barack Obama, Florida, Mitt Romney, News, Newt Gingrich, Poll, Rasmussen Reports, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Politics

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Herman Cain Shows No Signs of Heading to the Sidelines

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 23, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Barack Obama, Craig Miller, Herman Cain, News, Paul Tsongas, Republicans, South Carolina, Stephen Colbert, Tea Party Express, Politics

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Florida Republicans Give Marco Rubio and Rick Scott Good Marks

By: Kevin Derby | Posted: January 20, 2012 3:55 AM

TAGS: Alex Sink, Bill McCollum, Charlie Crist, Florida, Jim Lee, Marco Rubio, News, Rick Scott, Sunshine State News Poll, Voter Survey Services, VSS, Politics