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Twenty things you need to know about Florida Latinos before the primary

By | 01.30.12 | 5:06 pm

The liberal Center for American Progress and the conservative Hispanic Leadership Network each published a list of 10 things you need to know about Latino voters in Florida, one day before the state’s GOP presidential primary.

Rubio defends himself against ‘anti-immigrant’ charges at Hispanic Leadership event

By | 01.27.12 | 12:22 pm

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., told participants at the Hispanic Leadership Network conference this morning in Miami that immigration is a gateway issue that touches everyone in the Hispanic community.

Republicans hustle to earn the Latino vote in next week’s primary

By | 01.25.12 | 2:32 pm

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, who lead the GOP presidential primary race, are in Florida working to earn the Latino vote for next week’s primary election, the first one in which the Latino voter is important.

Romney, Gingrich, Santorum to speak at Hispanic Leadership Conference

By | 01.24.12 | 5:03 pm

Three GOP presidential candidates will speak at the “Inspiring Action” conference just days ahead of Florida’s Republican presidential primary, the Hispanic Leadership Network announced Tuesday.

VIDEO: ‘School Choice Week’ moves forward with endorsements from conservative groups

By | 01.24.12 | 12:54 pm

“National School Choice Week” launched its nationwide activities in New Orleans over the weekend with the participation of celebrities and elected officials and a proclamation of support by at least 25 state governors, including Rick Scott.

GOP leaders say immigration, unemployment will define Florida primary

By | 01.23.12 | 11:14 am

Florida GOP leaders said over the last two days that the economy is No. 1 in the minds of Florida voters and that their party’s presidential candidates must be aware of how they address immigration.

Scott not among GOP governors declaring ‘National School Choice Week’

By | 01.19.12 | 9:57 am

Governors of 12 states, all of them Republicans, declared Jan. 22-28 “National School Choice Week,” according to organizers of the weeklong event. Not joining them: Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

VIDEO: Democrats, Republicans find common ground during ‘National School Choice Week’

By | 01.10.12 | 12:29 pm

Organizers behind National School Choice Week, held during late January, announced Tuesday it will have the support of political strategists Joe Trippi and Dick Morris.

Rubio to speak at Hispanic Leadership Network conference in Miami

By | 01.06.12 | 12:56 pm

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and GOP strategist Ed Gillespie will give the keynote speech at the “Inspiring Action” conference in Miami in late January, just days ahead of Florida’s Republican presidential primary, the Hispanic Leadership Network announced Thursday.

Standardized testing opponents call for National Opt Out Day

By | 01.03.12 | 10:47 am

Public school advocates who oppose mandatory standardized testing to determine teacher salaries and state and federal funding for public schools have called for a National Opt Out Day.

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