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(Source: Alex Wong/Getty Images) US Representative Connie Mack IV (R-Cape Coral)

Mack Looks Like Lock For Primary Victory

While the primary votes haven’t even been cast yet, it appears that U.S. Senator Bill Nelson will face off against Republican Connie Mack IV in the battle to head back to Washington.

CBS Miami–2012/08/07

Company Takes Blame For Connie Mack’s Mailing Error

The vendor that accidentally distributed Congressman Connie Mack’s constituent-addressed mail to 57,000 people outside of his district took blame for the error.

CBS4–2012/05/10

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 02: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), followed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), gives a thumbs up as he walks to vote on the debt limit bill on August 2, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Senate voted 74-26 to approve the bill to raise the debt ceiling, allowing the U.S. to avoid default on its debts. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Poll: Sen. Nelson Has Big Leads Over Republican Opponents

The latest polling numbers for Florida’s U.S. Senate race in November is giving incumbent Senator Bill Nelson some reason to breathe a little easier, at least in the short-term.

CBS4–2012/04/19

Rep. Connie Mack Leads Pack To Challenge Sen. Bill Nelson

If the election were held tomorrow, it would be U.S. Rep. Connie Mack challenging Democrat Bill Nelson for his U.S. Senate seat, according to a new poll by TelOpinion Research.

CBS4–2011/12/29

Poll Makes Mack GOP Senate Front Runner

Everyone is talking about Florida and the race for the presidency, but few people have been talking about the race for the US Senate, until now. The name getting all the attention is Connie Mack.

CBS4–2011/11/11

Florida’s Top GOP Steer Clear Of Tea Party Convention

Some of Florida’s top Republicans steered clear of the state’s first tea party convention. Gov. Rick Scott, who held his first budget proposal announcement in a church filled with tea party groups, and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio both declined invitations.

CBS4–2011/11/06

(Source: AP) U.S. Congressman Connie Mack Jr.

Rep. Mack To Enter Florida Senate Race

Republican Congressman Connie Mack IV has changed his mind and will jump into the U.S. Senate race seeking to challenge Democratic Senator Bill Nelson, according to Washington-based reports.

CBS4–2011/10/27

Nelson Trouncing GOP In Fundraising

The chances that a Republican can unseat Senator Bill Nelson in 2012 are shrinking every day. Nelson outraised every Republican challenger that has declared for the 2012 GOP primary.

CBS4–2011/10/21

(Source: CBS4) Adam Hasner, candidate for US Senate

Hasner Wins CPAC Senate Straw Poll

Former House Majority Leader Adam Hasner scored a victory in a U.S. Senate straw poll by conservative activists Friday, a win that could raise the stature of his campaign and emphasizes the problems one of his major primary rivals faces with Republican base.

CBS4–2011/09/24

Florida Senate president Mike Haridopolos (Source: SenatorMike.com)

Challengers Line Up For Sen. Bill Nelson’s Seat

Now that the Florida Legislative session has come to an end, several prominent state Republicans are lining up support to challenge U.S. Senator Bill Nelson next year.

CBS4–2011/05/08

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