Topic: Jim Greer
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Unlike last year, Obama's back-to-school speech avoids raucous flap
A year ago, the idea of a persuasive and left-leaning president speaking directly to America’s schoolchildren stirred strong passions among conservatives. But those fears do not appear to have returned for Obama’s back-to-school speech this year.
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Florida governor's race: Why is GOP sending well-heeled Rick Scott $2 million?
Rick Scott is one of the richest candidates running this year. But the Republican Governors Association is sending him $2 million for his Florida governor's race, perhaps as a peace offering.
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Obama's school speech: Will overkill hurt GOP?
Even before Monday's speech, conservatives had started to dial back the rhetoric. White House has suggested Republicans overplayed their hand.
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Obama speech to students: Is flap a sign of polarized times?
The controversy over the president's back-to-school speech scheduled for next week may also reflect other concerns about government involvement.
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