U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Miramar, says he’s “a bit put out by the mixed signals that are coming out from the White House” in Florida’s Senate race. If President Obama doesn’t do more to help Kendrick Meek in the Democratic primary this month, Hastings says, Obama could face an enthusiasm gap when he seeks Florida votes in 2012.

Read about it in this week’s Politics column.

After going from nowhere to a double-digit primary lead in a mere three months, Democratic Senate candidate Jeff Greene is reshuffling his campaign team.

Palm Beach billionaire Greene’s campaign announced today it has ended its ties to high-profile consultants Joe Trippi and Paul Blank and brought in another set of Democratic big guns — Tad Devine and Julian Mulvey — as media consultants.

Vincent Rongione is also coming aboard as campaign manager. Greene’s first campaign manager, Josh Morrow, left in mid-July.

Greene’s other big-name hire, pollster Douglas Schoen, is remaining.

Blank this afternoon said there was no drama behind the changes.

“We’re leaving on very good terms. I have a lot of affection for Jeff. He’s in a very good position to win and I wish him well,” Blank said.

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