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The calls for Sheriff Richard Nugent to resign his position and devote full-time to running for the 5th District Congressional seat got stronger Tuesday. <snip> Nugent, calling from Washington, D.C., where he has been since Monday, said he has no plans of resigning. He dismissed critics who say he won't be a full-time sheriff and would shortchange taxpayers. Much of his campaigning will be done on weekends and evenings and the day-to-day activities associated with the race will be handled by his campaign staff, he said. That's not to mean he won't be forced to travel out of Hernando County,...

By Jason SagerIt has now been reported and confirmed that our Congresswoman, Ginny Brown-Waite is dropping out of our primary elections for health reasons. My family and I will continue to pray for her and her new husband in these tough times.The phone has been ringing off the hook all morning. I have said in the past that trying to upset a sitting incumbent is not an easy task. Now we are ready for the new challenge.I would like to welcome Mr. Nugent to the race to represent the people of congressional district 5 in our lower house of Congress....

Can you actually believe this crud? Okay, I get it Democrats, you don't like Republicans because they oppose your social ideology - so just have your leftist media promote violence against them?.. Are you really showing your true colors (SEIU purple?) as the progressive and tolerant political party which you claim to be ?

BROOKSVILLE - Jason Sager burst onto the local scene early this year when he formed a nonprofit group dedicated to the traditional values of the Founding Fathers and a strict adherence to the Constitution. Now, he plans to take his mission on a much bigger stage. On Thursday, Republican Sager announced he would run against U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, R-Brooksville and try to capture her District 5 seat in the 2010 primary. He admits it will be a challenge but "he's in it to win it." "She has fantastic name recognition," Sager said. "I have respect for her (but) I...

A Florida GOP House member went against conventional wisdom and endorsed Marco Rubio for Senate on Thursday. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (R-Fla.) joined Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) in backing Rubio (R), the former Speaker of the Florida House who is running a long-shot bid to replace Sen. George LeMieux (R). LeMieux was appointed earlier this month to fill out former Sen. Mel Martinez's (R) unexpired term. In the Republican primary, Rubio will face Gov. Charlie Crist (R), the popular first-term governor who leads by big margins in most polls. ....... So far, Rubio has attracted national attention in his quest. In...

Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite may do a good job representing constituents on policy matters, but she does a lousy job minimizing the damage caused by putting her foot in her mouth. The Hernando County Republican recently offended Puerto Ricans when explaining her reluctant support for President Bush's economic stimulus package. "The bill," Brown-Waite said, "sends hundreds of millions of dollars to people who do not pay federal income taxes, including residents of Puerto Rico and territories like Guam. I do not believe American taxpayer funds should be sent to foreign citizens who do not pay taxes." Brown-Waite needs to brush up...

In backstretch, U.S. House race tightens Democrat Karen Thurman battles for her District 5 seat in one of the most competitive and closely watched U.S. races. By JEFFREY S. SOLOCHEK, Times Staff Writer © St. Petersburg Times published October 10, 2002 The race for Florida's 5th Congressional District has become too close to call, according to election trackers at two nonpartisan Washington, D.C., publications. Cook Political Report has changed its outlook from "leans Democratic" to "tossup" in the campaign, which pits incumbent Democrat Karen Thurman against Republican state Sen. Ginny Brown-Waite and independent candidates Jack Gargan and Brian Moore. Roll...

Thurman chosen to give radio speech By CORY REISS Sun Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - The Democratic Party tapped Rep. Karen Thurman to deliver its weekly radio message Saturday morning in response to an address by President Bush. The choice demonstrates the importance to the party of her re-election and a desire by Democrats to recapture ground in the prescription drug debate. This is the first time that Thurman, a Democrat from Dunnellon who is seeking a sixth term, has been picked for this duty. She said she believes she was chosen by House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt of Missouri for...