Senator Nelson

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 Opens 7 Point Lead Over Mack

Florida Senator Bill Nelson is underwater when it comes to his approval rating, but he’s still ahead by seven points over Republican challenger Representative Connie Mack, IV, according to the later Public Policy Polling poll.

CBS Miami–2012/09/04

(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

Florida Governor Rick Scott on November 14, 2011 in Miami. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Fla. Politicians React To Health Care Decision

Within minutes of the Supreme Court’s decision, Florida Democrats and Republicans began firing off statements either labeling the Affordable Care Act as either a burdensome new tax or lauding it is as monumental ruling in American history.

CBS Miami–2012/06/28

(Source: CBS) President Obama Speaks at the NALEO convention at Disney World.

Poll: Obama Has 4 Point Lead In Florida

As the presidential election heats up over the summer, the latest Quinnipiac Poll has the race swinging towards President Barack Obama.

CBS Miami–2012/06/27

US Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House John Boehner applaud as US President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

WSJ Poll: Obama Leading By 5 Points In Florida

One day after a Quinnipiac University poll showed Mitt Romney leading in the Sunshine State; a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll found President Barack Obama leading in Florida by five points, outside the margin of error.

CBS4–2012/05/24

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

Poll: Mack Dominating GOP Field, Tied With Nelson

As U.S. Senator Bill Nelson continues to pull in more money for his general campaign, it’s looking more and more like his Republican opponent will likely be Representative Connie Mack IV.

CBS4–2012/05/24

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney attends a Super Tuesday Republican primary elections evening in Boston, Massaschusetts, March 6, 2012. Republican voters made their way to the polls in the Super Tuesday primary elections in 10 states and 437 delegates at stake. (Photo credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Romney Endorses Mack For Senate

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has weighed on the Republican campaign to face U.S. Senator Bill Nelson in November. Romney gave his endorsement to Representative Connie Mack, IV Wednesday afternoon.

CBS4–2012/05/16

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

Fla. Senators Divided On Buffett Rule

The “Buffett Rule,” which has split Florida’s U.S. Senate delegation, will likely come to a vote this week as Republicans and Democrats begin posturing for November’s general election.

CBS4–2012/04/16

Connie Mack Targets Keystone XL Pipeline

The Keystone XL pipeline has become a hot topic among politicos as gas price continue to rise. Despite the fact the pipeline won’t immediately impact gas prices, U.S. Representative Connie Mack started a petition drive Thursday to ask for the pipeline to be built.

CBS4–2012/04/05

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