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Daniel Webster, a former Florida House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader, is a Republican representing Congressional District 8 in Central Florida.

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Daniel Webster
stated on April 22, 2010 in announcing his campaign for the U.S. House.:

Gov. Lawton Chiles said "if I were to become ... become speaker of the House it would be (his) worst nightmare."

By Aaron Sharockman • April 27, 2010

Val Demings
stated on September 17, 2012 in a campaign commercial:

Says Daniel Webster "used taxpayer funds to build a lobbyist lounge."

By Katie Sanders • September 28, 2012
Alan Grayson
stated on October 6, 2010 in a campaign commercial:

Dan Webster "would force victims of rape and incest to bear their attacker's child."

By Louis Jacobson • October 7, 2010
Alan Grayson
stated on October 6, 2010 in a campaign commercial:

Daniel Webster "is an advocate for a group that teaches that mothers should not work outside the home."

By Louis Jacobson • October 6, 2010
Alan Grayson
stated on October 6, 2010 in a TV ad.:

"Webster sponsored a bill to create a form of marriage that would trap women in abusive relationships."

By Louis Jacobson • October 6, 2010
Alan Grayson
stated on September 25, 2010 in a TV ad.:

Says Daniel Webster wants to make divorce illegal, even for abused wives.

By Aaron Sharockman • September 28, 2010

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