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Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a deal with the National Football League to resolve antitrust concerns regarding the league’s past policy on the resale of certain tickets. The previous policy required each of the 32 NFL teams to impose a price floor on all secondary market sales on the NFL’s Ticket Exchange and released […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

Count Dan Rather as among those political commentators who describe the rise of Donald Trump as being part of the “post-truth” political era. “What I mean by that is that heretofore it’s been taken as a given and was a fact that truth counted for something,” the iconic reporter/news anchor told a packed audience last Friday night at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

After igniting a firestorm of criticism for his decision to sit down during the playing of the national anthem Sunday to protest Donald Trump’s election, Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver Mike Evans said on Tuesday that going forward he will focus on “more effective ways to communicate my message,” and will stand with his teammates once again this coming Sunday. […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

With his legacy on the line, Barack Obama went all out during this just-concluded election season to not only get Hillary Clinton elected, but also more than 150 down ballot races for state Senate and House in states across the country, including 13 Democrats on the ballot in Florida. With one House race so close […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

Mike Evans is feeling the heat today — and so is his employer, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans decision to sit during the playing of the national anthem before Sunday’s game at Raymond James Stadium versus the Chicago Bears to protest the election of Donald Trump as president is predictably receiving negative reviews in Tampa — the […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2016

With fears running high among Latinos, Muslims, women, and other groups in the wake of Donald Trump’s election, South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wassermann Schultz and three of her Democratic colleagues aim to be proactive in telling those groups that they’re thinking of them, and will be wearing safety pins on the floor of Congress as a […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2016

Sarasota Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan is hoping when the GOP-led Congress returns for a new session in January with President Donald Trump ensconced in the White House, congressional leaders will push hard to reform the tax code. “Tax reform will help Americans get a job, make more money and spend less time doing their taxes,” Buchanan […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2016

Donald Trump’s selection of conservative media executive Steve Bannon as senior counsel and chief West Wing strategist is drawing the wrath of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida. “Do leaders and members of the Republican Party condone white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-Semitism?,” writes Susan Smith, president of the caucus. “Unless they speak out strongly […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2016

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans‘ decision to sit during the national anthem before Sunday’s game to protest Donald Trump’s election as president is provoking strong reaction, including fierce criticism from Republican state Sen. Jack Latvala. “I support the First Amendment and everyone’s right to protest,” Latvala wrote on his Facebook page. “But to disrespect our flag and national anthem […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2016

In the 72 hours since Allison Tant announced she would not run for another term as Florida Democratic Party chair, all sorts of names have been floated as possible successors. DNC Committeeman Alan Clendenin, former House Minority Leader Dan Gelber, former Congressman Patrick Murphy, former lawmaker Dwight Bullard and former lieutenant governor candidate Annette Taddeo are just some of Florida Democrats being mentioned in the conversation. […]

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Pam Bondi announces deal with NFL over ticket pricing

In St. Petersburg, Dan Rather says it’s ‘gut-check time’ for the press in the Trump era

Jack Latvala message heard: Bucs Mike Evans to resume standing for anthem

Barack Obama goes below .500 in his picks for Florida House and Senate seats

Mitch Perry Report for 11.15.16 — The non-voters speak out

Debbie Wasserman Schultz promotes safety pins to show solidarity with those feeling vulnerable after Trump win

Vern Buchanan calls on GOP congressional leaders to push for tax reform

Democratic Progress Caucus of Florida wants Republicans to condemn appointment of Steve Bannon

Jack Latvala blasts Mike Evans for sitting down during national anthem

Ed Narain the latest name to be floated as potential chair of Florida Democratic Party