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Mitch PerryAugust 9, 2016

A spokesman for South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz says Tim Canova’s complaint with the Federal Election Commission has no merit. On Monday, Canova, the Democrat challenging Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District in this month’s Primary Election, filed a complaint with the FEC, alleging Wasserman Schultz illegally utilized the resources with the Democratic National […]

Mitch PerryAugust 9, 2016

Last week (perhaps coincidentally as his poll numbers began dropping precipitously), Donald Trump suggested the general presidential election this fall could be “rigged.” In Ohio last week, Trump said he has heard “more and more” that the November election will be rigged — suggesting to his supporters the outcome of the election is out of the hands of voters. That […]

Mitch PerryAugust 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton painted an optimistic future about the American economy Monday afternoon in St. Petersburg, celebrating small businesses by first visiting a local brewery and then saying what she would do to help them and the rest of the country at a speech at the Coliseum. The Democratic presidential nominee’s first stop was at 3 Daughters Brewing in […]

Mitch PerryAugust 8, 2016

Tim Canova has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission against Debbie Wasserman Schultz, asserting she illegally utilized the resources with the Democratic National Committee to undermine his campaign. Canova says the DNC emails were released last month by WikiLeaks — which forced Wasserman Schultz to step down from her role as chair of the DNC — […]

Mitch PerryAugust 8, 2016

The Democratic Progressive Caucus released a slate of endorsements Monday, including Tampa attorney Sean Shaw in the race to represent District 61 in the state House. “We’ve been working for months to spread my progressive message and share my plan to make sure Tallahassee is working for everyone,” Shaw said. “That means raising the minimum wage, expanding […]

Mitch PerryAugust 8, 2016

Even though Marco Rubio has already said he has no intention of backing out of an appearance at a religious conference in Orlando this week that critics have called an “anti-LGBT rally,” Patrick Murphy said Monday the Florida GOP senator should do so. “The Pulse shooting devastated the LGBT community in Orlando and across our state,” Murphy said in a […]

Mitch PerryAugust 8, 2016

When he was running for president, Marco Rubio‘s stance on abortion was an issue noted not just by Democrats as being too extreme, but some Republicans as well. Rubio is opposed to abortion in all cases except to save the life of the mother. “I’m pro-life. The most tragic thing in the world is for a […]

Mitch PerryAugust 7, 2016

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Will Hillary Clinton be photographed sipping product from the taps at 3 Daughters Brewery in South St. Pete on Monday? Why wouldn’t she be? Her campaign announced she’ll be making an appearance there Monday afternoon. The Democratic presidential nominee — who needs to add millennials to her coalition against Donald Trump — will make an appearance at […]

Mitch PerryAugust 5, 2016

The three candidates running to succeed Ed Narain in the Tampa-based Florida House District 61 seat debated at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club on Friday. While the discourse was amiable, the emphasis on what is needed to improve the economic conditions in East Tampa were expressed with urgency. Small businesswoman and East Tampa activist Dianne Hart has been on a […]

Mitch PerryAugust 5, 2016

For those of you excited about the Summer Olympics, now is your time. Comcast says it will be broadcasting 6,800 hours of programming on 11 channels, and “up to” 41 live streams. So they’ve got you covered. The NFL also returns this weekend — sort of — with the Hall of Fame ceremonies from Canton, Ohio taking […]

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaign responds to Tim Canova’s FEC complaint

Mitch Perry Report for 8.9.16 — On a ‘rigged’ election

In St. Petersburg, Hillary Clinton celebrates small businesses and trashes Donald Trump’s economic plan

Tim Canova files FEC complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Progressive Caucus backs Sean Shaw in HD 61 race

Patrick Murphy calls on Marco Rubio to drop out of religious conference this week

Mitch Perry Report for 8.8.16 — Will Rubio’s stance on abortion be fodder in U.S. Senate race?

Hillary Clinton to tour 3 Daughters Brewery in St. Petersburg

House District 61 candidates discuss their plans if elected in Tampa Tiger Bay forum

Mitch Perry Report for 8.5.16 — Rio or bust