Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Connie Mack [R, FL-14]

Chamber connections

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...leaders and the public can hear U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers, at a Chamber of Southwest Florida luncheon event Tuesday. The event kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport and gives attendees a chance to learn about press

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Former Rep. Dave Weldon Makes Late Bid in Florida's Senate Race

2012-06-01T14:40:21Z

THE VILLAGES | Bonnie Lesando was hoping a Republican candidate like former Rep. Dave Weldon would get in the U.S. Senate race. She doesn’t like front-runner Connie Mack IV nor former Sen. George LeMieux, and retired Army Col. Mike McCalister ...

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Facing Super PAC Onslaught, Democrats Take Solace In 1970s Campaign Law

2012-06-01T13:43:05Z

Cecil cited a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Florida, between incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson (D) and likely challenger Rep. Connie Mack (R), as a good example. "When you see the coverage of how much money is being spent by Obama or this and ...

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Late entry Weldon plays catchup in Senate primary

2012-06-01T11:41:24Z

(AP) Former Congressman Dave Weldon knows getting in the GOP Senate ... Thursday that he entered the race because he doesn't think current frontrunner Connie Mack IV can beat Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Weldon said he begins each day with ...

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BC-FL--Preview,Advisory,

2012-06-01T10:08:20Z

True, many in the party were uninspired by their choices Rep. Connie Mack IV, former Sen. George LeMieux and retired Col. Mike McCalister but there's less than three months to the primary and Weldon is not the type of heavyweight that can step ...

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Business briefs: Rep. Mack to speak at chamber luncheon

2012-06-01T01:04:19Z

Southwest Florida business leaders and the public can hear U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fort Myers, speak at a Chamber of Southwest Florida luncheon event on Tuesday, June 5. The event kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers ...

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Florida Morning: Judge strikes portion of election law; Scott appeals drug testing case

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...WELDON SMACKS MACK: Former Congressman Dave Weldon says he entered the Senate GOP primary because he doesn't think Rep. Connie Mack IV would be a good senator. Associated Press http://bit.ly/LNxacf GORMLEY TO JOIN GAETZ’S STAFF: As first reported here

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Weldon says Mack wouldn't be a good senator

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...VILLAGES — Former Congressman Dave Weldon says he entered the Senate GOP primary because he doesn't think Rep. Connie Mack IV would be a good senator. He told a small crowd in The Villages retirement community that there were two candidates he liked i

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Weldon says Mack wouldn't be a good senator

2012-05-31T20:39:27Z

... VILLAGES — Former Congressman Dave Weldon says he entered the Senate GOP primary because he doesn't think Rep. Connie Mack IV would be a good senator. He told a small crowd in The Villages retirement community that there were two candidat ...

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Political notebook: Crist beats Scott in poll, Obama Spanish language ads target Florida

2012-05-31T08:22:09Z

He stepped down to run unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2010. That same year, Scott won the governor's race U.S. Rep. Connie Mack has announced co-chairs for his U.S. Senate campaign. The Fort Myers Republican has tapped Allan Bense ...

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Congressional candidates discuss issues

2012-05-31T03:00:02Z

He said Washington needs a balanced budget amendment and needs to cut spending. To do that, he said, he supports Florida Rep. Connie Mack’s Penny Plan, which would cut one penny out of every dollar actually spent by the federal government from 2012 to 20

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Two more legislators endorse LeMieux

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...lawmakers have endorsed Republican U.S. Senate candidate George LeMieux. By his count, that’s 35 who prefer him over U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, former U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon and Plant City businessman Mac McAlister. The release is below: Fort Lauderdale

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Bitter primaries undercut GOP hopes

2012-05-29T23:47:56Z

George LeMieux calls rival Connie Mack a congressional no-show, claiming that the four-term House member spends more time in California with his wife, Rep. Mary Bono Mack, than either in Florida or on Capitol Hill. A devastating web video from ...

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Congressman Connie Mack calls for uncompromising GOP leadership during Vero Beach appearance

2012-05-29T22:22:02Z

VERO BEACH — U.S. Senate candidate Connie Mack IV told a Pointe West crowd Tuesday it's time to elect conservative congressional members who aren't just looking to compromise once they get to Washington. And if Florida pencils in Mitt Romney ...

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Republican TV Spending Overwhelms Democratic Candidates 3-to-1

2012-05-29T21:24:46Z

Florida Ads In Florida, Republican Representative Connie Mack, who is also facing a primary challenge, and outside groups including the chamber have run 6,464 spots with no response from the Democratic incumbent, Senator Bill Nelson, or his supporters.

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Tuesday's letters to the editor

2012-05-29T19:15:56Z

Your Sunday lead story concerning Rep. Connie Mack’s travel schedule set a new low for The News-Press. If you don’t think Mack has properly represented his district, say so. But to print a chart of monthly water usage at his Fort Myers home ...

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Bitter Senate Primaries Undercut GOP Hopes In 3 States

2012-05-29T08:17:22Z

Bitter primaries undercut GOP hopes in 3 states

2012-05-29T01:57:58Z

Florida has an ugly GOP primary between Rep. Connie Mack and former Sen. George LeMieux. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's pick to run against Casey finished an embarrassing third in the primary. And Michigan has a fierce GOP primary.

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Bitter primaries undercut GOP hopes in 3 states

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...Election Day, the three states now look like missed opportunities for the GOP. Florida has an ugly GOP primary between Rep. Connie Mack and LeMieux. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2011, file photo, Sen. Bill Nelson D-Fla., speaks with r

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Senate Democrats Outspent 3 to 1 on Ads by Super-Pacs

2012-05-28T19:52:54Z

In Florida, Republican Representative Connie Mack, who is also facing a primary challenge, and outside groups including the chamber have run 6,464 spots with no response from the Democratic incumbent, Senator Bill Nelson, or his supporters.

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