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Mitch PerryJanuary 5, 2017

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Palm Beach County Democratic Representative Ted Deutch took to the floor of the House on Thursday to introduce a constitutional amendment that would overturn the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in the Citizens United case, the ruling that opened the campaign spending floodgates. The justices’ ruling said political spending was protected under the First Amendment, meaning corporations and unions could spend […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 5, 2017

Earlier this week, Republican Party of Florida chair Blaise Ingoglia issued a statement to his fellow State Executive Committee Members promising to roll out his next “aspirational vision” for the future of the party. Ingoglia is engaged in a bid for another two-year as party chair, running against Sarasota committeeman Christian Ziegler. On Thursday he announced “Project […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 5, 2017

Dwight Bullard has released key parts of his platform for Florida Democratic Chair, and it includes a bold proclamation to replace at least half of its fundraising with donors who give less than $100 annually. The 39-year-old former state legislator says that uniting the party is essential to his agenda. “Inspiring our folks across Florida, awakening […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 5, 2017

We’ve heard from several Florida Democrats (such as Kathy Castor and Charlie Crist) that, when appropriate, they look forward to working with President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office later this month. The question for them and other Democrats concerned about their own poll numbers as well as what’s good for the country is where and when they decide to go along with Trump […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2017

The race for the Florida Democratic Party Chair position gets more contentious by the day. On Tuesday, thirteen members of the Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee filed a complaint to the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) regarding the special election held on December 20th during which Stephen Bittel was voted as Miami-Dade State Committeeman, defeating former state Senator […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2017

Of the many Cabinet choices made by President-elect Donald Trump, some of the strongest opposition centers around the nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. Wednesday morning in Tampa, a group of activists spoke with officials in Sen. Bill Nelson‘s district office, calling on him at the very least to call for a delay a vote […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2017

On Thursday, the GOP-led House of Representatives will vote on a resolution sponsored by Polk County Republican Dennis Ross that disapproves of President Obama and his administration’s refusal to veto a United National Security Council resolution criticizing Israel for building settlements in the Palestinian territories. Five days later, Secretary of State John Kerry defended that decision, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2017

The battle to be the next chair of the Florida Democratic Party is becoming increasingly crazy – and intense. Two of the five candidates have had to move to different counties to be eligible for the position and one of them, Alan Clendenin, has been hit with a complaint regarding his election as state committeeman in Bradford County last month. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2017

Over the weekend, the Times’ Rick Danielson and Sue Carlton shared a byline online where they essentially discussed the Bob Buckhorn Experience in Tampa, close to six years after he was elected mayor. Although the initial thrust of the story was how the Mayor wasn’t above looking a little silly on occasions to sell a particular program or […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 3, 2017

Less than three years after Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation providing for state revenues to go toward constructing or improving professional sports franchise facilities, state Sen. Tom Lee wants to eliminate the program created to distribute those funds. “The Sports Development Program was ill-conceived and based on the false premise that these capital improvements are a boon for economic development,” the Brandon Republican said […]

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Ted Deutch calls for 28th Amendment to overturn Citizens United decision

Blaise Ingoglia calls for plan to make Florida red permanently

Dwight Bullard lays out plans to lead Florida Democratic Party

Mitch Perry Report for 1.5.17 – Poll says voters want Dems like Bill Nelson to fight Donald Trump when necessary

13 members of Miami-Dade DEC file complaint over Stephen Bittel’s election as state committeeman

Activists want Bill Nelson to delay confirmation hearing on AG nominee Jeff Sessions

House poised to vote on Dennis Ross-backed proposal rebuking Obama, UN for ‘anti-Israel’ vote

Alan Clendenin dismisses complaint filed against him as ‘baseless’

Mitch Perry Report for 1.4.17 — Waitin’ on the man

Tom Lee wants to eliminate program designed to use taxpayers funds on sports facilities