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Early Voters in Florida

October 20th is the first day for early voting in Florida. Sam Mayfield visited polling stations in Central Florida including downtown Orlando and Winter Park. Most voters indicated they wanted to...

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“Jobs, Baby, Jobs”- Clinton & Obama In Florida

Sending the bull to clean up the china shop makes as much sense as sending Republicans back to Washington to clean up the nation’s financial mess.  That was one of the many one liners Senator Hillary...

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“Desperate” Republican Attacks On ACORN Voter Registration

Obama Campaign Volunteer Jeff Parker calls the Republican attacks on ACORN’s voter registration efforts “desperate”. Republicans and the McCain Campaingn in Florida and several other battleground...

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The McCain Campaign may not want you to see this

By Sam MayfieldIf there’s one thing both the McCain and Obama campaigns agree on it’s that the election will be close in Florida.  The McCain campaign says it has more volunteers than the Democrats and...

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“Conned” by “Obama Mania”– How McCain Can Win

Despite polls that show Barack Obama ahead, one McCain stratagist sees a scenerio that will give victory to John McCain.  Lewis Oliver is the Chairman of McCain’s campaign in Central Florida.  He says...

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Inside McCain’s Florida Campaign

Central Florida McCain Chairman Lewis Oliver on ACORN, paid volunteers, republicans limiting hours and locations of polling stations in Florida, and voter turn out tactics used by the McCain...

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Oil Cleanup At Night Avoids Extreme Heat

In Florida, cleanup of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico is now happening at night so workers can avoid the extreme heat of the day.

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Obama: Gulf Beaches & Seafood Safe

Click to PlayPhoto: President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha swim at Alligator Point in Panama City Beach, Fla. The President traveled to Panama City Beach with First Lady Michelle Obama and Sasha to...

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A Machine To Clean Up Oily Beaches

Click to PlayPerido Key, Florida – The Lee Boy Sand Shark beach cleaning machine was demonstrated on the beaches of the National Park, Aug. 10, 2010. The owner of the company that makes the machine,...

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Mini Golfing With The Obamas

President Obama and his family enjoy a “pressure packed” game of mini golf while vacationing in Florida.

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Baby Whale May Be Killed

Click to PlayA baby Sperm whale will likely be euthanized because it appears to be injured and its mother can not be found. The nine-foot whale was spotted at the Miami Beach Marina on Tuesday around...

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Campaign Cash: Tea Party Vows To Block Campaign Finance Reform

Campaign Cash Watchby Zach Carter, Media ConsortiumWelcome to the final edition of Campaign Cash, which tracked political spending during this year’s midterm elections. Stay tuned for more reporting on...

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US Commander Condemns Quran Burning As “Hateful”

The top U.S. and NATO Commander in Afghanistan General David Patraeus spoke out Sunday against Florida pastor Terry Jone’s burning of the Holy Quran last month. The action sparked violence protest and...

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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Presents Student Achievement Formula

Watch live streaming video from theuptake at livestream.comFormer Florida Governor Jeb Bush presents his state’s formula for student achievement, then holds a news conference together with Senate...

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MN One Million Hoodies Rally for Trayvon Martin

Watch live streaming video from theuptake at livestream.comThousands of Minnesotans took part in a peaceful demonstration Thursday evening on the Northrup Mall at the University of Minnesota to mourn...

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Seeking Justice for Trayvon And Victims Of Police Brutality

Click photo to watch video of rally for Trayvon Martin in MilwaukeeHundreds rallied in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to demand justice for Trayvon Martin of Florida, Bo Morrison of Wisconsin, and the victims of...

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Obama Says Nation’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Leaves US With Decision Over What...

President Obama says nation’s most deadliest mass shooting is a reminder of how easy it to obtain a weapon and that “we have to decide if that’s the kind of country we want to be. And to actively do...

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A Song Of Joyful Hope In Wake Of Orlando Shooting

“For the past 35 years the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus have been singing this song at all of our moments of great celebration as well as all of our moments of great sorrow,” said conductor and...

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Obama: Orlando Shooter A “Homegrown Extremist”, Acted on Propaganda –

President Obama says there is no evidence that the man who killed 50 people in an Orlando nightclub was directed by ISIL or was part of a larger plot. Obama called Omar Mateen a “homegrown extremist”...

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Video Replay: Obama’s Final Speech On National Security

President Obama traveled to Tampa, Florida to give a speech about the United States’ approach to counterterrorism. It is likely his last speech about national security as president.Above: full video of...

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Landmark WI Redistricting Ruling Could Resonate Nationally

In November, a three-judge federal panel ruled that Wisconsin’s political maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered, and in late January the panel ordered the state to redraw the maps in a fair manner...

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As Immigrant Fears Rise, Rush to Citizenship Under Way

With executive orders and deportation raids dominating the news, many immigrants now are taking steps to ensure they won’t be separated from their families and lives.Yva Darbouze was among the more...

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