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Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2016

Back in May, North Florida Democratic Rep. Gwen Graham joined more than 120 colleagues in the House, calling for Speaker Paul Ryan to hold a vote on President Obama’s $1.9 billion emergency appropriations request to fight the spread of Zika. Three months later, she was at it again, this time accompanied by officials with Planned Parenthood Votes, a super PAC aligned […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2016

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Florida Democratic Senate hopeful Patrick Murphy is mocking Marco Rubio for his continued support for GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump, despite the fact that Rubio is on record as calling him a “Con Man,” and isn’t taking those words back. In a digital ad released on Thursday (called “Con Man”), the Jupiter Representative features talking heads on cable news programs earlier […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2016

There’s more news about the Affordable Care Act this week, and it ain’t that good. Aetna announced Tuesday it would be pulling out of Florida and 10 other states next year, giving those on the government plan less options for choice here in the Sunshine State. There have always been problems with the ACA, and […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

The Florida Education Association announced Wednesday it is supporting St. Petersburg attorney Ben Diamond in the House District 68 race. “The Florida Education Association is proud to endorse Ben Diamond in his race for the Florida House,” said Joanne McCall, president of FEA. “Ben has been working in his community to address some of the most pressing […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

Despite the excitement insurgent Democrat Tim Canova has inspired nationally in his quest to defeat Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, a new internal poll shows the incumbent crushing Canova by 33 percentage points, 59 percent to 26 percent, with 15 percent undecided. The survey of 400 likely primary voters was conducted by […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) PAC is endorsing Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate, and Pam Keith isn’t impressed. Murphy said he was proud to get the backing of the caucus Wednesday, saying, “In the Senate, I will fight for our progressive priorities, like fixing our broken criminal justice system, raising the minimum wage, and strengthening our middle class for hardworking […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

Wengay Newton has received another endorsement in his quest to win the House District 70 Democratic primary later this month. It’s former St. Pete city councilman, state legislator, and Juvenile Justice Secretary Frank Peterman Jr. who is backing his campaign. Newton has received the lion’s share of endorsements in the four-county district (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota), which […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

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Unlike that other solar power constitutional amendment that Floridians will decide on in the fall, seemingly everyone supports Amendment Four, the only ballot measure on this month’s primary ballot. Virtually everyone that is, except Al Sharpton. The New York City-based activist and MSNBC host bashed the measure while making an appearance last week in Opa-Locka. Amendment […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

Before Barack Obama was elected, a lot of political observers said that with such a divided nation, every president could face the potential of being impeached. I’m reminded of that today on the 18th anniversary of Bill Clinton giving a prime-time address to the nation after seven months of silence on the Monica Lewinsky matter. “I know that my […]

Mitch PerryAugust 16, 2016

NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC today announced Tuesday it was endorsing Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. “We are proud to stand with Rep. Wasserman Schultz in her re-election campaign,” said Sasha Bruce, senior vice president for campaigns and strategy at NARAL Pro-Choice America. “Together, Debbie and NARAL Pro-Choice America led the fight to create and secure […]

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Dozens of vehicles were torched in a fire at a Jacksonville International Airport fire in a garage May 16. Image via Jacksonivlle Aviation Authority.

Gwen Graham joins Planned Parenthood officials in again calling for Congress to return to vote on Zika funding

Patrick Murphy mocks Marco Rubio’s support for Donald Trump in new web ad

Mitch Perry Report for 8.18.16 — The Affordable Care Act is getting less affordable

Florida Education Association backing Ben Diamond in House District 68 race

New poll shows Debbie Wasserman Schultz crushing Tim Canova in CD 23 Democratic primary

Pam Keith slams Congressional Black Caucus’ endorsement of Patrick Murphy for Senate

Frank Peterman is backing Wengay Newton in HD 70 race

Jeff Brandes disagrees with Al Sharpton’s critique of Amendment Four

Mitch Perry Report for 8.17.16 — Impeachment memories

NARAL backing Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida CD 23 race