Jennifer Carrolls shoes steal the show in Tally inaugural festivities

Scott sworn in as Florida's 45th governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Republican Rick Scott declared "Job Creation is a mission" after being sworn in Tuesday as Florida's 45th Governor, and he vowed to move swiftly on an agenda of lower taxes, smaller government and less Regulation. Scott told the crowd gathered outside the historic Capitol that he understands the hardship of Unemployment because his father was often Laid Off and his mother had to take on ironing work to put food on the table. "I have a clear memory of their fear and unc...

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 ...

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 sworn in as Florida's 45th governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Rick Scott was sworn in Tuesday as Florida’s 45th Governor and immediately started talking about how he’ll follow through on his campaign promise to create 700,000 jobs in seven years. Scott told the crowd gathered outside the historic Capitol that he understands the hardship of Unemployment because his father was often Laid Off and his mother had to take in ironing to put food on the table. "I have a very clear memory of their fear and uncertaint...

Rick Scott prepares to be sworn in as governor
Tallahassee - With Lee Greenwood singing "I'm proud to be an American," inaugural ceremonies for Gov. Rick Scott and three new Cabinet members - an all-new Florida Re[publican government - began this morning on the steps of the state's historic Old Capitol. Thousands of dignitaries and invited guests fanned out in front of the Capitol. Only about a half-dozen were introduced, with the biggest cheers by far for former Gov. Jeb Bush and his son, Jeb Jr. Outgoing Gov. Charlie Cri...

Florida Voices
“Congratulations to Rick Scott on becoming the 45th Governor of Florida. I’m excited to work with Governor Scott as a partner in achieving an agenda that benefits all Floridians.” “Our first priority will be creating opportunities that lead to greater job growth in our state. Floridians are struggling right now but they should take comfort in knowing that Governor Scott, House Speaker Cannon and I are committed to doing everything within our ability to spur economic growt...

The nature of Chris Christie's responsibilities
THE NATURE OF Chris Christie'S RESPONSIBILITIES.... I had no intention of returning to the subject, but so long as Chris Christie (R) keeps talking about this, I'm inclined to note the error of his ways. By now, the story should be familiar. Last weekend, New Jersey officials were warned of a major blizzard headed for the state. Later that day, the Lieutenant Governor left to tend to a family matter in Mexico, while Gov. Christie decided to leave for a Florida Vacation with his family. Their s...

Modern-Day Minutemen on the Border?
‘Modern-Day Minutemen’ on the Border? GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, Fox News HOST: OK, hold onto your seat! Is Arizona about to do it again? Now, first they shook up things with their illegal Immigration law, and now Arizona State Representative-elect Jack Harper is pushing to form a Militia group in his state. Griff Jenkins has the story. GRIFF JENKINS, Fox News CORRESPONDENT: Last year, Arizona passed its Controversial new Immigration law known as SB-1070. Now it appears that not all Arizon...

Rick Scott confesses: "I can't dance."
Rick Scott can’t dance. That was the news from a Monday night youth concert Florida’s Governor-elect put on as part of his inaugural celebration. After a 20-minute show from R&B group Dru Hill, Scott and Lt. Gov.-elect Jennifer Carroll addressed the crowd of about 350. Carroll boasted she could probably “get down” to Dru Hill, though her partner could not. “You want to see a dance-off challenge with Rick Scott and Jennifer Carroll?” she asked. The crowd cheered, but

Inaugural donations give corporate interests a second chance with Scott
Gov.-elect Rick Scott says he bought independence from special interests when he spent a record $73 million of his own money to get elected, but the $3 million inaugural bash he is throwing this week is being paid for by the same Tallahassee interest groups that have the most at stake in his administration. Companies that want to influence the debate on Medicaid reform — from drug companies to HMO chains — were the largest Donors, giving more than $800,000, according to initial estimates. ...

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...

Best seats in the house belong to lobbyists
Rick Scott ran for Governor by running against the entrenched Special Interests in Tallahassee. But, as is always the case, Lobbyists have some of the best seats in the house at the inauguration. Front row center: Brian Ballard , who co-chaired the inaugural Fundraising committee. Close by were U.S. Sugar lobbyist Bob Coker , South Florida lobbyist Ron Book , Blue Cross' Mike Hightower , Barney Bishop of Associated Industries, and Scott's close friend, Fort Lauderdale lobbyist (and lif...

Scott's first official meeting: keep open meeting in public building closed off
 On the 22nd floor of the Capitol, where the view overlooking Tallahassee is stunning, and the floor to ceiling windows let the sunshine in, Gov. Rick Scott held his first official event since being sworn in as Governor. He hosted the "Let's Get to Work Leadership" lunch with an invitation-only crowd that included House Speaker Dean Cannon , Senate President Mike Haridopolos and a couple dozen Republican lawmakers. Sen. Gary Siplin and Rep.  Michelle Rehwinkle-V...

Ambulance That Carried JFK's Body Up for Auction
Like this Story? Share it: U.S. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Robert Kennedy get into the Navy ambulance which carries the body of slain President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, on Nov. 22, 1963 at Andrews Air Force Base, just outside Washington, D.C. After Air Force One landed, the body of President Kennedy was taken to Bethesda Naval Hospital for an immediate Autopsy. (AFP/Getty) Learn more about the powerful family's political successes and personal misfortunes. (CBS) Those interested in ownin...

Greta Van Susteren delivers message of bi-partisanship at inaugural event
Gov. elect Rick Scott kicked off two days of inaugural events this morning at a Women in Leadership breakfast at the FSU Alumni Center. "We are the state that's going to change this country. It's up to us to do what we ran on," Scott said. Guests of honor at the event that drew about 300 people were were Lt. Governor-elect Jennifer Carroll , the state's frist black Lieutenant Governor in recent history, and Attorney General-elect Pam Bondi , the state...

State GOP chair race gets ugly as Gruters gets closer
Joe Gruters has already won one chairmanship. Now he’s fully focused on another. Gruters, the Sarasota Republican Party chairman, unanimously won his re-election to remain Sarasota chairman last week. Now, Gruters is back on the road trying to drum up support for his campaign to be the state party chairmanship. Gruters, who is in Tallahassee today for Rick Scott’s inauguration, estimates he’s already logged 8,500 miles traveling the state to win over Republican electors in adva...

Tom Price: Health Care Repeal Won't Pass, 'But That's Not The Point' (VIDEO)
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) has made an interesting public admission: That the upcoming effort by House Republicans to completely Repeal Health Care reform -- which is set to be voted on in the House on January 12 -- will not actually succeed and become law. But with that said, he explained that the vote is still an important step. Price was interviewed last night on Fox News by Greta Van Susteren, who asked him: "What's the likelihood you'd pass this, and you could even override a Veto from the Whi...

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.)..."...

Nixon sets State of the State speech for Jan. 19
John L. White TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009 - Governor Jay Nixon delivers his State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Missouri State Capitol Building Tuesday evening in Jefferson City. John L. White Related: Mo. death penalty foes seek Nixon intervention St. Louis -- Gov. Jay Nixon will kick-off the legislative session with coffee and unity, but is prepping for a much more hostile crowd later in the month. Nixon -- whose annual prayer breakfast is Wednesday -- announced Tuesday that...

Duran sworn in as first GOP Sec. of State in 80 years
In addition to Susana Martinez, two other new statewide officials were sworn in on Saturday. Ray Powell officially became State Land Commissioner for a second time, and Dianna Duran became the state’s first Republican Secretary of State since 1930. 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 Rich...

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...

Collins ends RNC bid, as Steeles path to victory closes
Rumors of Bill Richardson replacing Hillary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State exploded across the Internet Monday 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 other outlets. Fred Karger is not your typical Republican Presidential Candidate. He has never held elected office, spending his life behind the scenes as a consultant for other Candidates. When qu...

Its the fundraising, stupid: RNC candidates debate
Rumors of Bill Richardson replacing Hillary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State exploded across the Internet Monday 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 other outlets. Fred Karger is not your typical Republican Presidential Candidate. He has never held elected office, spending his life behind the scenes as a consultant for other Candidates. When qu...

DADT opponents impugn Conaways prediction of segregation in military based on sexuality
Rumors of Bill Richardson replacing Hillary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State exploded across the Internet Monday 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 other outlets. Fred Karger is not your typical Republican Presidential Candidate. He has never held elected office, spending his life behind the scenes as a consultant for other Candidates. When qu...

Pences schedule indicates a 2012 presidential run is unlikely
Rumors of Bill Richardson replacing Hillary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State exploded across the Internet Monday 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 other outlets. Fred Karger is not your typical Republican Presidential Candidate. He has never held elected office, spending his life behind the scenes as a consultant for other Candidates. When qu...