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Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2018

Reflecting the importance of winning Florida’s largest media market as he seeks the Democratic nomination for Governor, Philip Levine has named Jocelyn Mund as his regional director for the Tampa Bay area. Mund most recently served as deputy finance director for Charlie Crist, handling community outreach and public events for the Democratic congressman from St. Petersburg. She began her […]

Joe HendersonNovember 17, 2016

The rebirth of downtown Tampa brought inevitable speculation that Mayor Bob Buckhorn might parlay it into a shot at the governor’s mansion in 2018. The job obviously has appeal for someone like Buckhorn, who likes a big stage and challenge. Asking him to tip his hand about a possible run, though, has proved to be […]

Florence SnyderNovember 7, 2016

Newspapers were rolling in dough in the late 20th century. Reporters had expense accounts and plenty of public officials were happy to let them pick up the check. Not Janet Reno. She paid her own way, spoke for herself, and did not require those around her to bow, scrape, or screen calls to her home […]

Guest AuthorAugust 24, 2014

The neon green flyer was stuck into my driver’s side door of my pickup truck. Such material usually meets one fate – the trash can, unless it’s the last Sunday before the start of early voting. The Environmental Caucus of Florida’s list of endorsed candidates: Nan Rich for governor. There was no website listed. There […]

Susan ClaryNovember 4, 2013

Charlie Crist announced Monday (Nov. 4) that he once again is a candidate for Florida governor. He has been expected to announce his run since last year’s presidential race when he campaigned for President Obama and spoke at the Democratic National Convention. In anticipation, the Republican Party of Florida launched an anti-Crist website – This […]

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Philip Levine taps Jocelyn Mund as Tampa Bay regional director

Joe Henderson: Facing many hurdles, Bob Buckhorn could make a good governor

In remembrance: Janet Reno

Andrew Skerritt: For a party desperate for a gubernatorial winner, Nan Rich’s progressive credentials might not be enough

Susan Clary: Dems must rally behind winner or risk repeat of 2002