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Bill McCollum To Co-chair Newt Gingrich Florida Campaign
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/bill-mccollum-co-chair-newt-gingrich ^ | 1-5-2012 | Tampa Bay Times Staff

Posted on 01/06/2012 8:28:19 PM PST by sheikdetailfeather

Former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, who lost to Rick Scott in the bitter Republican gubernatorial primary, is helping out his former pal, Newt Gingrich, with whom he served in Congress.

McCollum is scheduled to open Gingrich's Orlando headquarters on Jan. 13,

McCollum's endorsement doesn't mean much (few do, so it's not a knock on McCollum). Consider this story from News 13 in Orlando, which gives McCollum the same billing as former Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty, who's to co-chair the campaign.

McCollum has a good work ethic, an ability to raise money and his knowledge of Florida and its election map are tough to match. McCollum's endorsement and support of Gingrich is a pretty sure sign that few people from Scott world will be on Gingrich's team. Most, like pollster Tony Fabrizio, are already on Texas Gov. Rick Perry's squad anyway.

(Excerpt) Read more at tampabay.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: campaign; florida; gingrich; mccollum; sourcetitlenoturl
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Just heard this on Greta VanSusteren tonight.
1 posted on 01/06/2012 8:28:23 PM PST by sheikdetailfeather
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Praise God. He’s a good man and organizer!


2 posted on 01/06/2012 8:32:11 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC:DONATE MONTHLY! Sarah's New Ping List - tell me if you want on it.)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Bill McCollum is the one who took the fight against Obamacare to Obama with the multi-state lawsuit.


3 posted on 01/06/2012 8:33:13 PM PST by sheikdetailfeather ("Kick The Communists Out Of Your Govt. And Don't Accept Their Goodies"-Yuri Bezmenov-KGB Defector)
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To: sheikdetailfeather; kalee; TitansAFC; onyx; LuvFreeRepublic; Sea Parrot; SweetCaroline; ...

Conservatism, experience, results, eloquence, statesmanship, knowledge.
SERIOUS solutions to SERIOUS problems!
The Conservative who practices Capitalism and gets hated for it!


Newt Gingrich 2012.

4 posted on 01/06/2012 8:33:48 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC:DONATE MONTHLY! Sarah's New Ping List - tell me if you want on it.)
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To: onyx

“Praise God. He’s a good man and organizer”

I sure hope so. It looks like Newt is going to put up one hell of a fight. GO NEWT! We need you.


5 posted on 01/06/2012 8:37:00 PM PST by Parley Baer
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To: onyx

God Bless him. He is a good man and he did take the fight to Obama....


6 posted on 01/06/2012 8:40:20 PM PST by tallyhoe
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To: Parley Baer
Santorum will be a dead letter by Florida, so it is good that state level figures are lining up behind Newt. There won't be anyone else if he falls, so conservatives have to face a moment of truth.
7 posted on 01/06/2012 8:42:09 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Good news. I saw a Romney ad here in Florida tonight and I’m so bummed. How do we counter this Rino machine? Newt needs big help. He needs some big names to come out fighting on his behalf and he needs MONEY!!


8 posted on 01/06/2012 8:43:21 PM PST by Proudcongal
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To: onyx

He is not well liked in the Sunshine State. Regarded as a professional politician and that is exactly why he lost to Tea Party Favorite Rick Scott.

Scott is doing a great job and loved by many conservatives in God’s Waiting Room State. Wonder what Newt has promised McCulloh - he is in need of gainful employment soon.


9 posted on 01/06/2012 8:43:21 PM PST by not2worry
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To: Parley Baer
oneringydingy

One Ringy Dingy..Hello Mr. Beasley! This is Ernestine with the Gingrich campaign here in Florida. What? You are voting for Romney? (Snort) Did you hear he plans to take away your social security? Why yes Mr. Beasley. Now can we count on you for your vote? I thought so! You have a nice day!" (snort)

10 posted on 01/06/2012 8:43:54 PM PST by sheikdetailfeather ("Kick The Communists Out Of Your Govt. And Don't Accept Their Goodies"-Yuri Bezmenov-KGB Defector)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

For the moment, any good news is actually great news.

GO NEWT GO.........


11 posted on 01/06/2012 8:45:07 PM PST by Gator113 (~Just livin' life, my way~..... GO NEWT GO.....!)
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To: Gator113

McCollum, Crotty to run Gingrich’s Florida campaign

January 05, 2012|By Scott Powers, Staff Writer

Former Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty and former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum will be co-chairs of GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich’s Florida campaign.

Joining them as co-chair is Alan Levine, former state health care administrator in both Florida and Louisiana.

Crotty, who left office 13 months ago after nine years as Orange County mayor, said he was drawn to Gingrich because he was impressed by the former U.S. House Speaker’s debate performances – and because he can win.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-01-05/news/os-crotty-mccollum-with-gingrich-20120105_1_gingrich-plans-gingrich-team-mccollum


12 posted on 01/06/2012 8:48:11 PM PST by sheikdetailfeather ("Kick The Communists Out Of Your Govt. And Don't Accept Their Goodies"-Yuri Bezmenov-KGB Defector)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

LOL.... After todays revelation, that could also fit Santorum. ;>)


13 posted on 01/06/2012 8:49:32 PM PST by Gator113 (~Just livin' life, my way~..... GO NEWT GO.....!)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

http://www.floridapoliticalpress.com/2012/01/06/newt-gingrich-confirmed-as-ocrec-lincoln-day-dinner-speaker-being-held-jan-28th/

By Tom Tillison
Florida Political Press

The Orange County Republican Executive Committee has announced that it will be holding it’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner just three days prior to the Florida presidential primary.

The event will be taking place on January 28, 2012 from 5:00-7:45 PM at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando and OCREC Chairman Lew Oliver has confirmed that GOP Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich will be the Lincoln Day Dinner Speaker.

“The whole world will be focused on Florida generally, and Central Florida specifically, for the ‘make or break’ Florida primary that may once again determine our presidential nominee”, said Oliver. “You don’t want to miss all the buzz and excitement!”

Gingrich is an outstanding speaker and will likely be in the thick of the fight as one of the top 2 or 3 remaining candidates in the field. You may purchase tickets on the OCREC website at www.OCREC.org. Please print the form and fax or e-mail it back to us as noted on the form.


14 posted on 01/06/2012 8:50:59 PM PST by sheikdetailfeather ("Kick The Communists Out Of Your Govt. And Don't Accept Their Goodies"-Yuri Bezmenov-KGB Defector)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

More distortion from Faux News. Consultants that worked for McCollum’s race went to Scott in the general.


15 posted on 01/06/2012 8:51:57 PM PST by Fred (No Job No Home No Food No Problem - Obama 2012)
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To: onyx; MinuteGal; Matchett-PI
Praise God. He’s a good man and organizer!

HA!

Yes, he is a good man. His previous campaign efforts are laughable!

( Leni knows!! )

Looking forward to help Newt in Orlando!

16 posted on 01/06/2012 9:39:46 PM PST by mcmuffin ("Wanting your country back is not the same thing as working to take it back." JB Williams, Patriot U)
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To: Gator113
For the moment, any good news is actually great news.

That's how I see it but I have not forgotten how Newt came up in the ranks when it looked like all was said and done...when the media isn't hounding him then he's surely using the time and opportunity to line himself up for the next "New-tron Bomb"....he will be playing a hard game as things move along and timing on it all is critical.

17 posted on 01/06/2012 9:41:24 PM PST by caww
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To: sheikdetailfeather
Wow. Bill McCollum. I guess this will get the job done.


18 posted on 01/06/2012 9:44:59 PM PST by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: Gator113

This should be interesting once it hits....

An ex-Romney adviser is unleashing a half-hour attack video blasting Mitt’s work at Bain Capital. A pro-Gingrich super PAC just scooped it up. Peter J. Boyer reports

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/06/new-anti-romney-video-attacks-bain-capital-work.html


19 posted on 01/06/2012 9:50:22 PM PST by caww
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To: sheikdetailfeather


Rebellion is brewing!!


Please visit the Fundraiser thread.
It's on the Breaking News Sidebar



20 posted on 01/06/2012 10:25:45 PM PST by glock rocks (Jesus take the wheel, Take it from my hands, cause I can't do this on my own...)
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