Greta Van Susteren delivers message of bi-partisanship at inaugural event

Jennifer Carrolls shoes steal the show in Tally inaugural festivities
After her sterling Navy career and endeavor to rise through Florida politics, Jennifer Carroll is less than 24 hours away from becoming Florida’s Lieutenant Governor — and it seems all anyone could talk about Monday was her shoes. But seriously: Did you see those emerald pumps she had on? It seems half of Tallahassee was noticing them as Carroll and Governor-elect Rick Scott made rounds Monday in the first lap of their two-day, official inauguration festivities. I...

Rick Scott to be sworn-in as Florida's 45th governor
Tallahassee - Incoming Gov. Rick Scott and his fellow Republicans on the Florida Cabinet take the oath of office Tuesday and celebrate with a day of events that will temporarily shut down the heart of the capital city. The action starts with a prayer breakfast at Florida A&M; University. The Keynote Speaker at the breakfast is former President Richard Nixon's counsel Charles Colson, who pleaded guilty in 1974 to obstruction of justice in the Watergate-related break-in of Psychiatrist Daniel Ell...

Rick Scott Inauguration: Watch Floridas 45th governor swearing in live (video)
Those in Florida who can’t make it to Tallahassee to witness the swearing in ceremony of Florida’s 45th Governor may watch the event online, live.  Rick Scott has a full schedule of events planned for the day, kicking off with the Inaugural Prayer Breakfast currently underway.  At 11:00 am, the inaugural swearing in ceremony will begin and will run until 12:30 pm.  Those in Tampa Bay may be delighted to see the Tampa Bay Children’s Chorus as they sing “The ...

Greta Van Susteren advises Florida GOP to give a little with Democrats
Unlike in Washington, Republicans have unchecked control over State Government in Florida, with the Governor’s office and super-majorities in both the House and Senate. So, while Scott and lawmakers may not need Democrats to pass their priorities, Van Susteren said it would be a good idea to work with them. “You can maintain your principles, and still get things done,” the former Defense Lawyer and longtime friend of incoming Attorney General Pam B...

> Photos: Gov.-elect takes in Inaugural festivities
As Governor-elect Rick Scott prepares to take the reigns as Florida’s top executive, Tallahassee was humming with Inaugural festivities, Monday. Team Scott, including his wife Ann , mother Esther , his daughters and extended family, crissrossed the capitol city to attend a full schedule of events, including a Salute to Women in Leadership; a Tribute to the First Lady; Concerts honoring Military and Florida’s youth; a reception with state business leaders and and Inaugural candlelight...

All roads in Tallahassee lead to Rick Scott, Jennifer Carroll today
As the state readies the Florida Capitol for the swearing in of Rick Scott and Jennifer Carroll as the next Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the pair have their place firmly marked in downtown Tallahassee, at least for today. The intersection of the two streets that cross at the State Capitol building, Monroe Street and Jefferson Street, were re-posted overnight. Welcome to Rick Scott Way and Jennifer Carroll Street....

Inaugural Pool Report: Scott attends the FAMU prayer breakfast
TALLAHASSEE — Gov.-elect Rick Scott left the Governor’s Mansion at 7 a.m. Tuesday for his first inauguration day stop: A prayer breakfast at Florida A & M University. Departing in darkness, Scott headed toward a waiting SUV, pausing, when a reporter asked if he was ready for the day. “I’m ready, hopefully the state is,” Scott said. Scott spent Monday at mostly invitation-only events, a breakfast honoring women leaders, a lunch for his wife,  Ann, a cocktail...

Rick Scott Inauguration: Schedule of Inauguration events (video)
Florida Governor elect Rick Scott will be sworn into office at 11:00 am on January 4, 2011.  He will become Florida’s 45th governor; the ceremony will be held in Tallahassee.  Early this morning, at 8:00 am and until 10:00 am, ET, an inaugural prayer breakfast will be held as Floridians from across the state will join in and share faith, blessings and breakfast.  The Inaugural Prayer Breakfast is held at 1800 Wahnish Way at the Florida A&M Lawson Center.  A ticket i...

Florida State Lawmakers Begin Thinking About District Lines
Florida gains two Congressional Seats this coming election cycle, which means the state’s district lines will be redrawn. One GOP lawmaker who could have had a hand in the process, State Sen. Mike Fasano, is taking the high road: Here’s something you don’t see every day in Tallahassee. State Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, might like to run for Congress next year. Fasano just happened to be a member of the Senate redistricting committee, which will draw the lines for the...

Country stars, south Florida musicians serenade military, Scott
Country stars Lee Greenwood, Aaron Tippin and John Michael Montgomery headlined Rick Scott’s inaugural week benefit salute to the Military and Veterans Monday with a two-hour show for the Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor-elect Jennifer Carroll and hundreds of servicemen and women and Veterans in Tallahassee. No strangers to supporting the military, the trio of stars, along with rising star Rockie Lynne, belted out a steady stream of patriotic hits including Lynn...

Inaugural Pool Report: Scott walks his dog, gets a standing ovation
Gov.-elect Rick Scott spent Sunday night at the Governor’s Mansion, up early enough to walk his dog Reagan, a yellow labrador, around the grounds. Reagan was obtained from a shelter during the campaign. Reagan didn’t make a public appearance Monday morning. But Scott was seen leaving the mansion at 8:24 a.m., shaking hands with a couple Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents before boarding his Motorcade out Tennessee Street to Florida State University’s Alumni Hall for a...

Inaugural Pool Report: Scott goes country at event for vets
TALLAHASSEE — Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s inaugural eve events turned country at an afternoon Military appreciation event a few blocks from the State Capitol. The anthems of the nation’s Military branches were sung by Fort Pierce’s Avenue D Boys Choir to open the show, which also featured performances by John Michael Montgomery , Rockie Lynne , Pensacola’s Aaron Tippin - he of the Gulf War era hit, ‘You’ve Got to Stand for Something’ - and,...

Scott set to take final step in improbable journey to Florida governor
Tallahassee -- Republican Rick Scott will take the final step in his improbable journey from Public Housing to the Governor's Mansion when he is sworn in at high noon Tuesday as the state's 45th governor. Scott, 58, will take office with the same pro-business zeal he displayed on the Campaign Trail, delivering an Inaugural Speech acknowledging the state's economic crisis and promising Tax Cuts and less Government Spending as a harbinger of job growth in Florida. ``My job is to make sure tha...

Scott names defense contractor to head environmental protection
TALLAHASSEE — Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s choice to head the state’s Environmental Protection Agency is a Louisiana-educated environmental lawyer who works for a ship-building defense contractor. Scott named Herschel Vinyard as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection a day before he officially takes the oath of office. Scott has pledged to scale back environmental protections in order to create jobs. His press shop noted the Vineyard a selection was o...

Women Will Have Authentic Leaders in Upcoming Congress
Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of the Susan B. Anthony List, has a new article at Politics Daily talking about how women will have real, authentic leadership in the upcoming session of Congress. While pro-abortion women like Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her friends will no longer be calling the shots in the House, new pro-life women will be there and in the Senate who will stand up for the pro-life values a majority of women share. The 2010 Elections represent not just a good result for pro-li...

How many ?
"....Greta Van Susteren of Fox News: "To go on a camping trip with gal pals Hillary, Sarah, and Nancy. (Sarah will catch the food but since Nancy is coming, no guns. It will be by bow and arrow and I hope Hillary is bringing the McCain vodka.)..."...

Whos on tonight, 1.3
Fox News “Hannity” : Bob Beckel, political analyst and FOX News contributor; David Brody, chief political correspondent for the Christian Broadcasting Network; Kate Obenshain, vice president of Young America's Foundation. “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” : Florida Gov.-elect Rick Scott; Attorney General-elect Pam Bondi MSNBC “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” : Anthony Weiner (D-NY); Ezra Klein, Washington Post; David Corn, Mother Jones; ...

Martinez becomes nations first Latina governor
In lieu of federal inaction on Immigration policy, at least 25 states will soon consider Legislation that mirrors Arizona’s new Immigration law, SB 1070, one of the strongest immigration-enforcement measures in decades. Rumors of Bill Richardson replacing Hillary Clinton exploded across the Internet today and appear to have been started by a report from Examiner.com and have been falsely attributed to Washington Examiner — which is unrelated to Examiner.com — by Fox News, among...

Janet! Brad! Janet! Gov. Scott! Rocky!
The Gov. Rick Scott Galtian Utopia Tour 2011 warms up the opening aria of anarchy as the former CEO of Florida's largest for-profit Hospital chain (busted for billions in Medicare and Medicaid Fraud) of course says state run public hospitals need to go. Florida's government-owned hospitals will be in the political cross hairs after Tuesday's inauguration of Rick Scott, once leader of the nation's largest for-profit Hospital chain. The Governor-elect's transition team has recommended creation of ...

Inaugural Pool Report: Scotts problem keeping his campaign pledges
TALLAHASSEE — Gov-elect Rick Scott spoke at length for the first time Monday evening at a cocktail reception for Florida business leaders. With his voice growing hoarse, Scott mingled with about 100 representatives of business groups, Lobbyists and corporate officials at Tallahassee’s historic Goodwood Plantation. He strayed little from the broad-brushed themes that dominated his campaign. But he gave a few fresh insights onto how he will tackle his twin goals of creating jobs and sh...

Ethics reform from Tallahassee to the Keys
OUR OPINION: cf,gtm Gov. Rick Scott can gain trust by fighting Corruption Rick Scott will be sworn in as Governor Tuesday with a mission to create jobs. Yet before Florida cuts corporate taxes, guts regulations or privatizes more State Government jobs -- all part of Mr. Scott's agenda -- the No. 1 job the Governor must do is gain the public's trust. That starts with ethics reform -- from Tallahassee to the Florida Keys. Corruption charges have been levied throughout the state, and during the fou...

Military technology helps wheelchair use
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say new technology can enable electric-powered Wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and adjust control settings to maneuver more safely. Scientists at Florida State University say a device called a laser line striper, first developed for Military use, has been adapted to identify terrain conditions so the wheelchair control system can self-adjust, a university release said Monday. Automatic terrain-sensing controls for Military robotic vehic...

House Republicans Schedule Vote On Repeal Of Health Care Next Week
The Hill: House Republicans plan to fulfill a campaign promise and hold a vote next week on repealing the Healthcare Reform law. The incoming House Majority Leader, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.), announced Monday that the vote will take place on Jan. 12, one week after Republicans take control of the House. Republicans posted the two-page Legislation Monday night on the website of the House Rules Committee, in keeping with their pledge to post bills at least 72 hours before they come to the floor f...

Bill OReilly: Rep. Peter King Is More Powerful Than Rep. John Boehner
On Fox News Channel’s O’Reilly Factor last night, host Bill O’Reilly told senior political analyst Brit Hume that, in his opinion, New York Representative Peter King holds more power in the Republican party than incoming Speaker of the House John Boehner. More like the O Rly Factor, amiright? Among the reasons O’Reilly cited for this assessment are King’s proximity to The Media™ as a New Yorker and the fact that, as O’Reilly sees it, King will continuall...

Pences schedule hints at gubernatorial, not presidential, run
Is the Pence for President boomlet over?  Howey Politics Indiana got a peek at the Indiana Congressman’s schedule and says it never got started.  Mike Pence has filled his schedule for the next several weeks with appearances throughout Indiana, not Iowa or New Hampshire, meaning that either Pence has decided that Indiana’s late primary will be the key to a presidential nomination, or he’s running for Governor: U.S. Rep. Mike Pence is scheduling Republican Lincoln Days Dinne...