The most recent programs for the Florida Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1224 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 09:37:48 GMT Governor Rick Scott (R-FL) delivered the annual state of the state address to a joint session in the House chambers of the Florida State Capitol. Topics included of a limited three-year expansion of the state's Medicaid program under President Obama's health care law, teacher pay raises, and eliminating sales tax on manufacturing equipment. Courtesy of The Florida Channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311332-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT [Washington Post] correspondent Manuel Roig-Franzia discussed his book, [The Rise of Marco Rubio], in which he chronicles the political career of the Florida senator. Among the topics were his political career, the state of the Republican Party, and speculation about a presidential campaign in 2016. He responded to questions from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-8 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) spoke at the Federalist Society's annual national lawyers convention. He urged the members of the National Lawyers Convention to band together and demand fiscal management, conservative solutions, and economic growth from the federal government. He said conservative solutions like cutting taxes and eliminating regulations work and they will preserve the American dream. Governor Scott also talked about governing in Florida and his focus on expanding employment. He said he would work with Secretary Sebelius and the administration to reduce the cost of health care and increase access. The Federalist Society held its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The theme for the 2012 convention was "The Future of U.S. Constitutional Law in the Supreme Court." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Wolfe spoke about his novel, [Back to Blood], in which he presented several observations on the city of Miami. Mr. Wolfe also answered questions from the audience. He spoke at the 2012 Miami Book Fair International, held annually on the campus of Miami Dade College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309373-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic consultant Steven Vancore talked about the party's election efforts in Florida, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included early voting, some of the state's key congressional races, and presidential campaign issues. This was part of "Washington Journal" series on the ten "swing" states in the 2012 election: Nevada, Wisconsin, Colorado, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. "Swing" states are those shown in which either major political party has a strong chance of winning a state's electoral college votes.*As a result both Republican and Democrats campaign more heavily in those states because they represent the best changes to gain electoral votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-6 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lenny Curry talked about Florida Republican Party efforts in the state, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included voter registration, polling data, the Florida Senate race between Senator Bill Nelson (D) and Representative Connie Mack (R), and campaign issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Florida's 18th Congressional District, Representative Alan West (R) and Patrick Murphy (D), debated various campaign issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308885-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Simpson discussed presidential race and the current political landscape in Florida. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Florida newspaper presidential endorsements, Florida Governor Rick Scott, campaign ads, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308951-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308951-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida Senate candidates Senator Bill Nelson (D) and Representative Connie Mack (R) debated campaign issues that included tax policy, health care, immigration, the federal budget, and national security and foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308797-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan MacManus talked about Florida voters and the state's role in the 2012 presidential election and previous elections. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307662-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307662-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida State Representative Dennis Baxley talked about his state's "Stand Your Ground" law, which defines legal grounds for the use of self-defense against another's use of unlawful force. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the history of the law, its influence on other states' laws, and some of the controversies surrounding the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307643-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307643-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Bousquet previewed the Republican National Convention, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He talked about the speakers for the first night, and the mood and climate of the convention, and he shared some of his insight into the politics of Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307643-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307643-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vicki Sokolik talked about her Starting Right, Now, program that aims to meet the needs of the homeless in Tampa's Hillsborough County. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the number of homeless in Tampa, the types of assistance the organization offers, and poverty in Tampa. Some of the speakers at an Occupy Wall Street protest at the Republican National Convention were shown at the beginning of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307636-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307636-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Manuel Roig-Franzia recounts the personal and political life of Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida. The senator, born in 1971 to Cuban emigre parents, began his political career as West Miami city commissioner and later served in the Florida House of Representatives. Maunel Roig-Franzia responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307605-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) talked about Tampa's immigrant communities. She was interviewed at El Centro Asturiano de Tampa, a social club in the Ybor City Historic District for immigrants and their descendants who came from Asturias, Spain, usually via Cuba. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 9-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Bright House Networks local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299681-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's Florida primary coverage included interviews with political correspondents, local news coverage of election returns, viewer calls, and victory and concession speeches. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304062-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sally Bradshaw talked about the Florida Republican primary, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included candidates strengths and weaknesses regionally and among demographic groups, the tone of the campaign and the role of super political action committees, and the issue environment among the primary electorate. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Ms. Bradshaw participated from Tallahassee, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304044-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304044-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on Florida's Republican presidential primary, which was happening that day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304044-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304044-101 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on Florida's Republican presidential primary, which was happening that day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304044-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304044-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leonard Curry talked about the role of the Florida primary in the presidential race and how the candidates are conducting their campaigns in the state. He also discussed how Florida's 50 Republican delegates will be apportioned, and previewed the Republican Convention in Tampa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303942-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carol Lee and Aaron Sharockman talked about the January 31 Florida Republican presidential primary. Topics included the shift in momentum from Gingrich to Romney over the week, previous week debates Tampa Bay and Jacksonville, and what a Romney victory in Florida would mean for the primary contest. Guests responded to telephones calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303997-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303997-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan MacManus talked about the Florida Republican presidential primary. She discussed the latest polls and what a victory in Florida would mean for the rest of the nomination process. She responded to phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303978-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303978-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marc Caputo, speaking by phone, reviewed the previous night Republican presidential candidates debate in Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303945-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303945-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeremey Wallace spoke about the results of the South Carolina primary election and the Republican presidential primary election campaign in Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303834-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303834-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Rick Scott (R) gave the annual Florida state of the state address before a joint session of the Legislature. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303615-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden gave the keynote address at the 2011 Florida Democratic Party Convention's opening dinner. Other speakers included Democratic National Committee Chair and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Senator Ben Nelson (D-FL). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302318-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Smith spoke by phone about Florida officials' pending decision to move the state's primary date to January 31, 2012, and the possible effects of the change on other states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) held a town hall meeting. The focus of the meeting was health care and the economy, but there were also questions on disaster funding, bipartisanship, and the upcoming congressional agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301348-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Allen West (R-FL) held a town hall meeting following his return from a recent trip to Israel. He talked about the Middle East peace process, and was asked questions about jobs and the economy, national debt, and tax reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301296-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Rick Scott talked about the economic climate in Florida and his thoughts on the recent national deficit debate and agreement. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included his tenure thus far as governor, and the 2012 Republican presidential candidates and their previous evening debate in Iowa. Governor Scott participated from Orlando. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300929-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300929-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ross Lamoreaux talked about the history of the Civil War in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Civil War in Tampa Bay" was a Hillsborough Reads program held at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library on May 12, 2011. Hillsborough Reads is a partnership program between the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System and the Tampa Bay History Center. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 9-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Bright House Networks local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites to interview local historians, authors, and civic leaders. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299580-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Scott was sworn in as the 45th governor of Florida. Following the ceremony, he delivered an inaugural address which focused on improving Florida's economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297307-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marco Rubio spoke to supporters and thanked them for their assistance during his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat from Florida. He was introduced by Former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296374-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida gubernatorial candidates Alex Sink (D) and Rick Scott (R) debated various issues including the economy, education, and personal character issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296129-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida Senate candidates Representative Kendrick Meek (D), Governor Charlie Crist (I), and Marco Rubio (R) debated various issues including immigration, Social Security, and political character. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296097-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reporter Paul Fleming talked about Florida's 2nd Congressional District and the candidates, Representative Alan Boyd (D) and Steve Southerland (R). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295589-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida U.S. Senate candidates Representative Kendrick Meek (D), Governor Charlie Crist (I), and Marco Rubio (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295852-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295852-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Rick Foglesong talked about Florida's 24th Congressional District. Video of the candidates, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (D) and Sandy Adams (R), campaigning was shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295716-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kendrick Meek (D-FL) and Former Vice President Al Gore spoke to supporters about Mr. Meek's campaign for Florida's open U.S. Senate seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295767-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican Marco Rubio spoke to supporters and thanked them for their help in his victory in the Florida Republican primary election. He won the nomination for Florida's seat in the U.S. Senate with 85 percent of the vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295175-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kendrick Meek (D-FL) spoke to supporters and thanked them for their support in his victory in the Florida Senate Democratic primary election. He defeated challenger Jeff Greene. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295178-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Election results and speeches from the candidates running in the Florida Democratic and Republican Senate primaries were shown. David Drucker spoke about the results and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Victory speeches by Senate candidates Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Kendrick Meek, as well as the concession speech by Democrat Jeff Green were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8322-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kasie Hunt talked about key primary races in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, and Vermont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295162-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President spoke to Florida Democratic supporters at a fund raising event for Florida gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295088-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295088-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Representative Kendrick Meek and Jeff Greene debated various issues. The primary is August 24. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295000-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Beth Reinhard spoke by phone about Florida Senate and gubernatorial primary races. The primary was August 24. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295035-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Representative Kendrick Meek and businessman Jeff Greene, the two leading candidates in Florida's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, talked with anchors from Tampa Bay's News 9 and Orlando's News 13. Poll results and questions from the Internet were included during this "Florida Decides" special. Among the issues discussed were the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and U.S. policy on Cuba. The winner of the August 24, 2010, primary would face the Republican nominee, likely to be former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, and Independent candidate Governor Charlie Crist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294855-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294855-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Catanese talked about Wisconsin and Florida Senate races. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294685-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Hall talked about Florida's $6 billion budget shortfall. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was the third of a five-part "Washington Journal" series looking at states' budget challenges. Mr. Hall participated from Tallahassee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294367-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294367-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Christ announced his departure from the Republican Party to run as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293249-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293249-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT