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Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2016

(UPDATE) Marco Rubio will continue his presidential campaign into South Carolina after New Hampshire –just not all three events he had scheduled. The Rubio campaign has issued a statement saying that Rubio will make two of the three events previously scheduled for the Palmetto State, but will return to Washington in the afternoon. That’s because he wants […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2016

A poll released Tuesday indicates that 73 percent of Florida voters support a requirement that juries render a unanimous decision to apply the death penalty. Of those voters, 57 percent “strongly support” that stipulation. The survey by Public Policy Polling also shows that 38 percent would prefer a life prison sentence for a person convicted […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2016

Nashua, NH — After a frenzied week of campaigning, New Hampshire voters are going to the polls today, and the good news is that it appears that if any snow does descend upon the state, it will be rather innocuous in its intensity. To say the least, that’s a big deal. You can hear the […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

The final WMUR-CNN poll in New Hampshire shows that New York City businessman Donald Trump continues to hold a major lead and will be the likely victor Tuesday night. The poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire, shows Trump up with 31 percent support. Marco Rubio is second with 17 percent, and Ted Cruz is […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

Florida Strong, an independent advocacy organization, has produced a new web that calls the Legislature a bastion for special interests to get their way in Tallahassee. Called “Agenda,” the ad begins with the statement that “Lobbyists control Florida’s agenda” followed by one that reads: “The Decisions made will impact you.” The ad says more than $28 million in […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

Make no doubt about it, Hillary Clinton wants to perform well in Tuesday’s first-in-the-nation Democratic primary, where she made up ground in the polls in recent weeks against Bernie Sanders. Numerous Democrats from across the country have flocked to the Granite State in recent days to help turn out Clinton supporters on Tuesday. One of […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

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On the last full day of campaigning before New Hampshire voters go to the polls, Bernie Sanders delivered an inspiration message to a crowd of mostly young college students at Daniel Webster College in Nashua. “Tomorrow the eyes of the country and a lot of the world will be right here in New Hampshire, and […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

Good morning from Nashua, New Hampshire, where snow is expected to hit New England again later Monday. We want to get a run in before things get uglier out there, so let’s right to the point after a full weekend of campaigning. Can Marco survive the Christie pummeling? Let’s face it: Unless every poll out […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 7, 2016

Donald Trump‘s campaign finally has officially announced he’ll be speaking in Tampa for the first time as a presidential candidate. The event at the USF Sun Dome takes place at 7 p.m. Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Trump has appeared twice in Sarasota during the past year. One came in May, before he was […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 7, 2016

Like his two fellow governors who are running for the Republican Party nomination for president, New Hampshire is a do-or-die state for Ohio Gov. John Kasich this Tuesday. Though winning seems out of the picture, a solid placing in the top three at least is crucial for Kasich, Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, which is […]

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Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz to miss some South Carolina events to return to Washington on Wednesday

Poll says 73% of Floridians support unanimous decision to impose death penalty

Mitch Perry Report for 2.09.16 — New Hampshire happens

WMUR/CNN poll says nearly a third of NH Republicans still undecided

Florida Strong cuts new web ad blasting Legislature

Miami Beach mayor predicts Bernie Sanders revolution won’t end well for voters

Bernie Sanders puts political revolution question to NH crowd i

Mitch Perry Report for 2.8.16 – Can Marco Rubio rise above ruckus?

Donald Trump to speak in Tampa on Friday; tickets now available

Can John Kasich’s positive campaign bring success in New Hampshire?