Deep mysteries of the Medicaid expansion

Ann McLane Kuster

Stayed silent during important vote

On delaying a health care mandate on business.

Will Weatherford

Cheap plans are available, but not that many

About half the people who would qualify for Medicaid expansion in Florida "can buy a health care plan for $30 a month" on the federal health care exchange.

Barack Obama

Republicans favor a hike but support for $10.10 is mixed

"When I talk about (raising the) minimum wage ... half of Republicans agree with it."

Rick Scott

The numbers don't show that

"We have invested record funding in protecting our environment."

Promise: Double American exports over the next five years

Update: Since he made this promise in 2012, exports aren't on a pace to double

Promise: Create a new trade enforcement unit that will address China's trade practices

Update: The unit has been created, but we're waiting on its results

Promise: Oppose efforts to privatize Social Security

Update: 'Privatizers' aren't exactly on the warpath, but Obama reiterates pledge

Promise: Create a new tax credit for companies that bring jobs to the United States from overseas

Update: Budget proposal shows Obama is still fighting for it, despite lack of interest in Congress

Promise: Create a veterans job corps

Update: Initiative hasn't gone far in Congress, but Obama is still pushing for it

Michael Cerullo

Evidence hazy at best

"Marijuana contains 50 to 70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco."

Chuck Hagel

Obama signed defense cuts into law twice

"It isn't me cutting the budget. It's the Congress' decision on sequestration. So it isn't secretary of defense or the president doing this."

American Petroleum Institute

Clinton supported in 2012 but hasn't spoken on it since

Says "Bill Clinton and George Bush both say build the Keystone XL."

Republican Governors Association

Left out: job gains in Doyle’s first term

"(Mary) Burke was a senior member of the Doyle administration that left Wisconsin with 130,000 fewer jobs."

Americans for Responsible Solutions

Bill headed for state Senate

"Georgia lawmakers are now considering passing the most extreme gun bill in America."

Chris Matthews

They are wearing uniforms, but with no markings

"The Russians didn’t wear uniforms when they came in" to Ukraine.

Larry Pressler

Pressler refused to get "hustled" by fake skeiks

"American Hustle shows the FBI making real-life bribes to Washington politicians. I know, because as your U.S. senator, I turned them down."

Paul Ryan

Statistic typically peaks after recessions

"Over the past three years, ‘deep poverty’ has reached its highest level on record."

Steve McQueen

A credible estimate, though hard numbers obviously are hard to find

Says 21 million people "still suffer slavery today."

Rick Scott

Cuts only affect Medicare Advantage, and outcome won't be known for months

"We are seeing dramatic rate cuts" to Medicare that will affect seniors’ ability to keep their doctor, hospital and prevention services.

Florida Democratic Party

A record, since surpassed

Says Rick Scott "oversaw the largest Medicare fraud in the nation’s history."