Florida

, Washington, California and New York.

The public gloss the RNLA puts on its seminars is that they're for professional training. In fact, the group offers continuing legal education credits to lawyers who pay to attend them. But according to a blog post by one of the lecturers at its recent Florida seminar, only Republicans are allowed to attend. "Please note that due to the RNLA's sponsorship of this event, that attendance is limited to Republicans," Sarah Rumpf, a Florida attorney wrote on her blog. "If you are not already a member of the RNLA or are not otherwise already known by the [Republican Party of Florida], you will need a reference in order to attend this seminar."

The seminar speakers seem to have a decidedly political bent as well. The recent Florida seminar featured appearances by Rick Scott, the Republican nominee for governor, and Pam Bondi, the party's nominee of attorney general. An upcoming seminar in Seattle features the executive director and the general counsel of the state Republican Party. While the seminars offer CLE credit, they apparently aren't limited to lawyers. The sign-up sheet on the RNLA website for tonight's seminar in Chicago, for instance, includes a check-the-box for whether you are a lawyer, a law student, or "No, I am just a concerned citizen." How many nonpartisan concerned citizens attend CLEs on election law in their free time?" What's GOP Lawyers Group Up To? ".

More tort reform?

" Tort reform an under-the-table issue in governor's race ".

"The race between incumbent Democrat Keith Fitzgerald and Republican challenger Ray Pilon is a classic matchup. Fitzgerald, an erudite New College of Florida professor, and Pilon, a long-time civic leader, take predictably divergent views of how to represent the district, which covers most of Sarasota County and just a sliver of Manatee." " State House Dist. 69 race a classic matchup ".

" Dan Gelber Wants No Part of Obamacare Suit ".

"Scott has so far foregone the traditional round of meetings with newspaper editorial boards and has given few in-depth interviews, preferring to get his message out in campaign stops and television ads. His campaign declined requests by The Associated Press for an interview with the candidate. When he does talk to reporters, largely in gaggles after campaign events, he launches into snippets of his platform he's recited so often they seem rehearsed." " Wealthy outsider in close race for Fla. governor ".

He's even murkier under oath:

Rick Scott the candidate promises voters "the unvarnished truth.''

But Rick Scott the witness offers little but murky testimony.

In a series of sworn depositions he gave in lawsuits against his former hospital company, Scott appears to be the polar opposite of the straight-talking Republican candidate for governor in his television ads.

Under oath, Scott displays a poor memory and a penchant for parsing words. He answers a lawyer's questions with questions. Smirking or shrugging his shoulders ... " Rick Scott's straight talk gets fuzzy under oath ". See also " Excerpts from Rick Scott under oath ".

Meanwhile, " Scott spends $1.7 million more of his own cash on campaign; Sink raises $420,000 ".

Congresswoman Adams?

"Did the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee pull the plug on Rep. Suzanne Kosmas when it pulled its advertising commitment?" " Democrats Leave Suzanne Kosmas Hanging in CD 24 ".

"Each morning as he heads out on the campaign trail, an increasingly bleak and hostile landscape, U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd must ask himself, 'Why me?'" " Of all Democrats, U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd should be safe, but he's not ". More: " Poll: Southerland Poised to Oust Boyd in CD 2 ".

" Herald/Times reporters visited four Florida counties anticipated to play a pivotal role in the 2010 election. Voters expressed anxiety about the future and frustration with politicians." " As early voting starts, voters' mood is anxious ".

"Crist's no-party U.S. Senate candidacy is entangling Florida Democrats in a difficult racial knot of a kind they've experienced before, to their regret." " Crist takes on Meek for black votes ".

Is this what a Republican looks like?

"When you're a Democrat running for Congress in a heavily Republican district, it helps to look like a Republican."

Fifth District nominee Jim Piccillo's first TV commercial never mentions his party and shows the former Airborne soldier in uniform and civilian garb wielding an M4 rifle and pledging to "kick some butt" to stop special interests from ruining the country. " Dem's ad drops party ID, wields assault rifle, garners new medals ".

"Figures released by the Division of Elections on Monday show Florida has 11,217,384 voters registered for the Nov. 2 election. That's 20,250 fewer than in 2008. Of the total, 2,186,246 registered without party affiliation - 83,127 more than in 2008. ... Democrats still top Republicans by about 4.6 million to 4 million." " Fla. voter registration down 30,250 from 2008 ".

Steve Otto "read one proposed constitutional amendment that sounded reasonable, even if I wasn't too clear just what it was about. Then I noticed I was reading the Spanish version. I switched over to the English example but it might as well have been in Chinese. There are some beauties on this ballot that you'd better know how you want to vote on before you head on down to your precinct." " None of the above ".

Alleged college graduate Mike Thomas apparently drank too much tea this morning: Thomas actually accuses Obama of "socialism" .

" Republican CFO candidate Atwater downplays role in failed bank ".

The Orlando Sentinel editorial board: " McCollum should stop defending Florida's ban on gay adoption ".

Can't imagine why?

"Four years ago when Sink ran and won the state's chief financial officer seat, the Democrat carried Republican-dominated Sarasota County. It's one of the reasons she has visited the area only few times compared to her competitor, Republican Rick Scott, who has campaigned in the county a half-dozen times." " Sink's Sarasota campaign stops have been sporadic ".

Larry Sabato:

The final Senate changes are expected ones in Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. For some time now, we have had Republican Marco Rubio the favorite over Independent Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek. Rubio’s lead is now so large, and the chances of Crist and Meek joining forces to unite behind one candidacy are now so small, that we are changing Florida Senate from Leans R to Likely R. ... " The Outlook for November 2nd ". The Crystal Ball's 2010 Governor Ratings .

"With two weeks until Election Day, the race for U.S. Senate features a storyline no political operative in Florida could have dreamed up — at least not while sober."

Three candidates spread across the ideological spectrum are racing toward a finish that looks increasingly anticlimactic.

On the right is Marco Rubio, a rising star among conservative Republicans and frustrated Tea Party voters. On the left is Kendrick Meek, a Miami congressman and dependable Democrat.

And in between — his precise location is often unclear — is Gov. Charlie Crist, a political institution who fled the GOP primary in April with polls showing him trailing Rubio by 20 points. " Time running out for Crist, Meek to overtake Rubio in U.S. Senate race ".

"Despite a court ruling last week ordering him off the Nov. 2 ballot, Republican candidate Jim Norman's name still appears on tens of thousands of ballots in the District 12 Senate race, amidst new legal maneuvers and confusion by local election and party officials." " Norman appeals ruling; Ambler asks to be put on ballot; voters are confused ". The Saint Petersburg Times editorial board: " Justice done; voters left hanging ".

Daniel Ruth: "'Tis a pity there is no elected office for a court jester. Jim Norman, Hillsborough County’s answer to Spiro Agnew meets Elmer Fudd, would be a prohibitive favorite to claim the post." " Norman’s gravy train gets derailed by a judge ".

"He's been running for Senate for months, but remains unknown to most voters. That isn't discouraging Alexander Snitker." " Libertarian candidate for Senate fights for spotlight ".

" Orlando parking meters collect money for homeless ".