(Providence, Rhode Island) – Let’s put politics to rest and talk football this Super Bowl Sunday; and, on occasion, let's see where politics and football intersect.

“Romney Rallies” – After getting blown out by Newt Gingrich in South Carolina, Mitt Romney bounced back this week with decisive wins in Florida and Nevada. Score of primary and caucus wins to date: Romney 3; Gingrich 1; Santorum 1.

“Hail to the Center” – No occupant of the White House has ever played in the NFL, let alone a Super Bowl, but President Gerald Ford came the closest (photo above). Ford was an All-American Center at the University of Michigan. Ford was offered NFL contracts with the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions, but decided to go to Yale Law School instead. Ford did play on a team of College All-Stars against the Chicago Bears in 1935.

“A Close Second” – Jack Kemp, 1996 Republican Vice Presidential nominee, was an NFL Quarterback for the New York Giants, but did not get to play in the 1957 NFL Championship. He also played with the San Diego Chargers and the Buffalo Bills in the old AFL, playing in five AFL Championship games, winning in 1965 and taking home the MVP trophy.

“The NFL in Congress” – Several NFL players later turned to politics and won seats in Congress. They include Steve Largent, of the Seattle Seahawks; Heath Schuler, of the Washington Redskins and the New Orleans Saints; and Jon Runyan, of the Philadelphia Eagles. Canadian football star J.C. Watts represented Oklahoma in Congress for eight years.

“Here Comes the Judge” – Alan Page was one of the greatest Defensive Linemen in NFL history. He went to law school in the off-seasons and is currently a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Page played in four Super Bowls and lost them all.

“Here Comes the Justice” – In college and in the NFL, he was known as Byron “Whizzer” White, and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. In Washington, DC, they called him Justice Byron White, the only NFL player to ever serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. He was also Deputy Attorney General to Robert F. Kennedy, and also administered the Oath of Office to Vice President Al Gore.

“Geography Bee” – Many people around the Unites States believe the New England Patriots play in Boston, but they don’t. After many years as the Boston Patriots, they moved to Foxboro, Massachusetts, which is actually closer to Providence than it is to Boston. Go Pats!

Okay, everyone! Grab the chips, guacamole and beer! Enjoy the Super Bowl! See you back here next Sunday, when we will talk more about politics! If you have comments, click on the comment button at www.MarkCurtisMedia.com.

(Providence, Rhode Island) -- The Florida Primary is Tuesday, but don’t let anyone tell you it’s the end of the GOP campaign trail. With three different winners in the first three states, Florida will be big for the winning candidate; but we have a long way to go!

“Who’s On First? – That’s a great question! The latest polls in Florida show Mitt Romney in the lead by anywhere from 8 to 16 points. Just a week ago, Newt Gingrich had a lead of 6 to 8 points coming out of his win in South Carolina. Despite the poll upheaval, the state is now clearly trending for Romney.

“The Cat with Nine Lives!” – Should Gingrich lose in Florida, is he done? Well, he was “done” last June - when much of his staff quit - only to rise from the dead and lead for awhile in Iowa. Then after he lost badly in Iowa and New Hampshire, he rose from the political grave again to win South Carolina. So, if he loses Florida Tuesday, is it over? Nope! While the February calendar is slow, March offers primaries in Southern conservative strongholds, including Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. He could bounce back - again!

“Cat, Nine Lives, Part 2” – So, Romney is ahead in Florida, but a new poll by NBC this week puts Gingrich up by 7 points over Romney when the whole nation is polled. The roller coaster ride goes on!

“Where is Florida, Anyway?” – The Sunshine State is really about five states in one. The Panhandle is the most conservative and is similar to Alabama and Mississippi. The Jacksonville area is more moderate and is similar to Georgia. Orlando and Tampa are the state’s more Republican strongholds; the Fort Myers-Naples area has a lot of retirees from the Midwest; and the Southeast Coast has a lot of retirees from the Northeastern states, plus a lot of immigrants from Cuba and the rest of the Latin America. In short, it’s not a state you can pigeonhole as red or blue, conservative or liberal. It is a melting pot!

“State of Disunion” – Perhaps he misspoke - because I have heard him state it correctly on other occasions - but in the State of the Union address President, Obama said Warren Buffet’s secretary paid more in taxes than Mr. Buffet. That simply is not true. While she does pay a higher tax rate, she did not pay more in actual taxes.

“Book It!” – No matter whose side you are on in the Barack Obama vs. Jan Brewer dust-up in Arizona, Brewer was the clear cut winner in at least one category – book sales. Her book, “Scorpions for Breakfast,” skyrocketed from the discount rack to Number 5 on Amazon’s Bestseller list!

“Super Brawl!” – While everyone is talking about the Super Bowl this week, the “New Yorker” is sporting a humorous, but sobering, cover: President Obama is watching the Super Bowl, only the combatants are Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, instead of the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Many in the GOP fear the whole campaign is becoming a reality TV show even more self-destructive than the Kardashians'. Stay tuned!

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