Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Mitch PerryNovember 21, 2014

Democratic Party political adviser Steve Schale and Republican consultant Adam Goodman are two of the very best strategists in Florida, so it was entertaining to hear the two pontificating about this month’s election results in Florida on Friday. Speaking at a Tampa Tiger Bay event at Maestro’s restaurant inside the Straz Performing Arts Center on […]

Guest AuthorAugust 6, 2014

Whenever we’re home in Florida, our constituents always ask us about the country’s finances. The American people instinctively know that running mindless deficits and carrying an unsustainable debt hurts our country and their families. They also know that a balanced budget cannot come without tough choices. Unfortunately, history has shown that Congress refuses to make […]

Guest AuthorJuly 22, 2014

I believe in the radical notion that Congress should work. Congress should govern. And Congress should work more, not less. Republicans, Democrats and Independents in Congress should all have a part in the process. Each member, having been elected by their community of approximately 700,000, should have an opportunity to contribute to the legislative process […]

Peter SchorschJuly 2, 2014

In a one-two punch from the Tampa Bay Times, columnists John Romano and Daniel Ruth both blame the lack of competitive legislative races this election cycle on the redistricting process. They believe gerrymandering has turned the system into an anti-Democratic incumbent protection plan. There’s no denying the lack of competitive (never mind interesting) legislative races […]

Guest AuthorJune 16, 2014

The overwhelming majority of veterans are proud to receive medical care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. And rightfully so. VA hospitals such as the C.W. Bill Young Medical Center and the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital are staffed by skilled, caring professionals dedicated each day to helping those who have served our nation […]

Peter SchorschApril 14, 2014

Time was, all politicians up for election, whether it be to the Mosquito Control Board or U.S. Congress, had to submit a campaign treasurer’s report no later than 10 days after the quarterly period ended. This made the 10th of January, April, July, and October as eagerly anticipated by political aficionados as Christmas morning is […]

Guest AuthorMarch 25, 2014

The recent congressional special election in the Tampa Bay area was a painful process to watch. Two decent major party candidates, sincere in their desire to serve the people, displayed their wares, offering different philosophies and different political positions on the issues of the day. Each identified with a political party that has differing plans […]

Peter SchorschMarch 20, 2014

It’s been more than a week since Special Election left my life and it just hasn’t been the same since. After Republican David Jolly defeated Democrat Alex Sink in Florida’s 13th Congressional District last Tuesday, life was supposed to return to normal. The direct mail stopped arriving. The grainy, black-and-white television commercials are no longer […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 18, 2014

The secret to success in politics, like that of real estate (location, location, location), supposedly consists of three simple words: Turnout, turnout, turnout. That would appear to be the short explanation for why the Democrats narrowly lost last week’s special election in Pinellas County’s 13th Congressional District. Republican David Jolly edged Democrat Alex Sink by […]

Bob SparksMarch 17, 2014

Now that the dust has settled from the David Jolly vs. Alex Sink race for Congressional District 13, the message machines are in full spin cycle. We have heard most of the analysis from both sides. Was this simply, as Democrats say, a race won by a Republican in a district held by Republicans for […]

Tag: David Jolly

Steve Schale and Adam Goodman break down 2014 election

Reps. Jolly and Murphy: Putting partisanship aside and making tough choices

David Jolly: Congress should spend more days in session

Peter Schorsch: Don’t blame gerrymandering for lack of competitive races

David Jolly: ‘Historic’ reforms are needed to fix VA medical-care system

Peter Schorsch: Too much money data makes it tough to determine who’s winning

John Grant: Get ready for the fall elections and a flood of PAC-paid attack ads

Peter Schorsch: Special Election was a November-to-March affair to remember

Martin Dyckman: Congressional District 13 was drawn to assure a GOP victory

Bob Sparks: Republican brand tries to catch the wave