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• Feb 17, 2008 - GOP wrangles to hold seats in a competitive environment

  GOP wrangles to hold seats in a competitive environment

• Feb 1, 2008 - Race for Central Florida congressional seats get crowded, heated

  Race for Central Florida congressional seats gets crowded, heated

• Feb 1, 2008 - The Keller race -- campaign cash and a candidates forum

  The Keller race -- campaign cash and a candidates forum

• Jan 19, 2008 - The Rothenberg Political Report

  The Rothenberg Political Report: A Nonpartisan Analysis of American Politics and Elections

• Aug 26, 2007 - Democrats Target GOP Trio

  Democrats Target GOP Trio   To retain his seat, Keller must survive a gantlet of challengers, including at least two Republicans who could turn the GOP primary into a bruising affair. But Democrats could void this advantage with a nasty...

• Aug 1, 2007 - Florida Representative Beset by Challengers

  Florida Representative Beset by Challengers Rep. Ric Keller is being hit from all sides as he prepares to run for reelection. He's facing a potentially nasty Republican primary against two candidates running to his right, including a...

• Jul 18, 2007 - Florida Progressive Coalition Lists Mike Smith Among the Competitive Contenders

  Florida Progressive Coalition Lists Mike Smith Among the Competitive Contenders Kenneth Quinnell of the Florida Progressive Coalition gives the 2nd-quarter Florida congressional fund-raising numbers, via the Swing State Project.

• Jul 17, 2007 - U.S. House, 2008: Who Has Got the Money in the Southern Races

  U.S. House, 2008: Who Has Got the Money in the Southern Races   Both Democrats and at least one Republican are lining up to take on Republican Rep. Ric Keller in 2008, even though he survived last year's national anti-Republican...

• Jul 10, 2007 - Smith Raises the Largest Amount any Candidate in Florida's 8th Congressional District has Raised in their First Quarter Since Linda Chapin's Campaign

  Smith Raises the Largest Amount any Candidate in Florida's 8th Congressional District has Raised in their First Quarter Since Linda Chapin's Campaign One from Democratic congressional candidate Mike Smith, who's among the many...

• Jul 9, 2007 - Keller Could Have a Fight on his Hands in Florida District 8

  Keller Could Have a Fight on his Hands in Florida District 8 Congressman Ric Keller who has broken his self imposed term limits pledge could face stiff competition in 2008. Keller who represents US House Dist. 8 in Florida was re-elected with...

• Jul 9, 2007 - Democrat Smith Raises $153,000 to Challenger Keller

  Democrat Smith Raises $153,000 to Challenger Keller Democratic attorney Mike Smith raised $153,380 this spring to kick-off his fledgling congressional campaign against incumbent Rep. Ric Keller, R-Orlando -- a strong start in a field crowded...

• Jun 19, 2007 - Former Prosecutor Mike Smith Announces Bid for Congress - Smith Offers Fresh Alternative for Florida's Eighth Congressional District

  Winter Garden, Fla. -- Mike Smith announced today that he is running to represent Florida's Eight Congressional District in the United States Congress because he shares the values of Florida's families and will fight for those...

• Jun 9, 2007 - Mike Smith Fundraising Among Top in Florida - Over $153,000 Raised in First Two Months of Campaign

  Winter Garden, FL - Congressional candidate Mike Smith raised more than $153,000 in the first two months of his bid to challenge incumbent Congressman Ric Keller in Florida's 8th Congressional District. Smith's fundraising numbers appear...