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Mitch PerryJune 22, 2016

Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson are reacting to the news that Marco Rubio intends to run for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat. “Marco Rubio abandoned his constituents, and now he’s treating them like a consolation prize. Unlike Marco Rubio, I love working hard every single day for the people of Florida,” Murphy said early Wednesday. “From missing the most votes of […]

Peter SchorschJune 22, 2016

If yesterday’s new Quinnipiac poll of the presidential race in Florida was a foreboding sign for the Donald Trump campaign that Winter is Coming, these polling numbers out of Congressional District 27 in Miami should be proof positive; Whitewalkers are already here. Even a seemingly safe incumbent, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, should be stricken with fear. FloridaPolitics.com had […]

Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

The U.S. Senate voted on four different gun-control proposals last night — two offered by Republicans, two by Democrats. They all failed. First up was California Democrat Dianne Feinstein‘s bit, which would give the Department of Justice the power to stop anyone on the terror watch list from buying a gun. That garnered just 47 votes. Then […]

Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

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No word from Marco Rubio regarding his political future, but the Florida Senator is already getting grief from the campaign of one his possible Republican opponents as he decides whether or not to run for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat. Chris Hartline is the spokesman for Carlos Beruff, the Manatee County developer who says he won’t […]

Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

President Obama endorsed Charlie Crist in his race for Congress in Florida’s 13th District. “Gov. Charlie Crist has always put people above politics — and we need more of that in Washington,” said Obama on a statement issued on Monday. “As governor, in the face of partisan attacks, he had the courage to save jobs and lead […]

Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

Congratulations to the city of Cleveland and fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers worldwide, after they defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last night, 93-89, bringing the city their first sports championship in 52 years. OK, that wasn’t too difficult for me to type. As a lifelong Warriors fan, it’s a crushing […]

Mitch PerryJune 18, 2016

Jupiter Congressman and Democratic Senate candidate Patrick Murphy savaged Marco Rubio at a news conference in Hollywood on Saturday, describing the fact that Rubio may use the shooting massacre in Orlando last weekend as the pretext for deciding to run for re-election to the Senate seat to which Murphy is aspiring. “”I cannot tell you […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 18, 2016

Marco Rubio continues to be unpopular in his home state, found a new poll by Public Policy Polling. The survey, released Friday afternoon, found 30 percent of Floridians polled said they approved of Rubio’s job performance. Another 49 percent said they disapproved of the job Rubio was doing, while 20 percent stated they weren’t sure. […]

Mitch PerryJune 17, 2016

Two years ago, special interest money out of Washington made the special congressional election in Florida’s 13th District between David Jolly and Alex Sink one of the most expensive of all time. While it’s unlikely the spending will exceed the reported $12 million paid out in 2014, it’s a race Democrats will desperately try to win — especially if they believe […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 17, 2016

Carlos Lopez-Cantera is applauding his one-time opponent’s decision to run for re-election in the U.S. House. Lopez-Cantera, the state’s lieutenant governor and one of several Republicans running for the U.S. Senate, commended Rep. David Jolly for “doing the right thing and taking on Charlie Crist.” Jolly, an Indian Shores Republican, announced Friday afternoon he was […]

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Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson blast Marco Rubio’s decision to run for re-election to his Senate seat

Because of Donald Trump, ‘Winter is Coming’ for down-ballot Florida Republicans, new poll shows

Mitch Perry Report for 6.21.16 — After gun control proposals go down, Bill Nelson says ‘The NRA wins again’

Email insights: Carlos Beruff asks Marco Rubio if the Senate will just be his ‘launching pad’ for future ambitions?

Charlie Crist endorsed by President Obama in CD 13 contest

Mitch Perry Report for 6.20.16 — Cleveland’s curse is history

Patrick Murphy blasts Marco Rubio for using Orlando tragedy as reason to re-enter Senate race

Poll: Marco Rubio remains unpopular in the Sunshine State

David Jolly says he intends not to mention Charlie Crist’s name at all in their blockbuster congressional match-up

Carlos Lopez-Cantera commends David Jolly for decision to run for re-election