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Mitch PerryJanuary 30, 2016

With just a couple of days before voters participate in the first caucus of the nation, Marco Rubio is going all out to get his message to Iowa voters. The Florida senator’s final push on the airwaves includes a 30-minute documentary-style ad cut from town halls he’s conducted across the state. It will air on […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2016

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(updated)People opposed to legislation that would permit hydraulic fracking in Florida are gearing up for protest rallies during the next few days. Events were scheduled this past Saturday in Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, Inverness, and Gainesville. There will be a rally in Hillsborough County later on Monday – it will take place at 5:30 p.m. at […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2016

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Republicans running against U.S. Rep. David Jolly for U.S. Senate immediately dismissed his proposal to ban federal office holder from fundraising, but what about the Democrats who hope to be their party’s nominee? Under the Pinellas County congressman’s “Stop Act” elected federal officials would still be permitted to attend fundraisers and speak to donors. People would […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2016

Among the items Hillsborough County legislators are requesting in the just-unveiled 2016-2017 House budget, none looms larger than the $22.5 million sought for the USF Morsani College of Health Heart Institute. In February 2015, USF’s request to relocate its new Morsani College of Medicine and USF Heart Institute to downtown Tampa was approved, and in […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2016

Congressional District 13 candidate Eric Lynn said Friday that he raised more than $100,000 in the final three months of 2015 in his bid, ending the year with $550,000 in the bank. “Across Pinellas County, I have received an outpouring of support from voters who want to see meaningful change in Washington and our community,” […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2016

Jeb Bush‘s most prominent super PAC, Right to Rise, has spent over $20 million in takedown ads against fellow Floridian Marco Rubio, an ongoing story in recent weeks. “This is something Jeb Bush has to decide. Does he want his legacy to be that he elected Donald Trump or Ted Cruz?” said Stuart Stevens, the GOP strategist […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2016

On MSNBC Frtiday morning, mega-pundit Mark Halperin said of Thursday night’s GOP president debate: “Ted Cruz did fine, Marco Rubio did fine.” With all due respect, Mr. Halperin, that’s pure poppycock. Cruz was supposedly the Big Dog on stage, what with the “elephant not in the room.” He blew it, and probably any chance of […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2016

In 2014, NextGen Climate, well-heeled environmental activist Tom Steyer‘s political action committee, spent an estimated $12 million in Florida to try to oust Rick Scott as Governor. Scott defeated Democrat Charlie Crist in a closely fought contest. Last fall, the super PAC announced that they would launch a “seven-figure” television ad campaign, calling on presidential candidates and other political leaders to […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2016

The day after the Florida House approved a controversial measure that would regulate and study fracking in Florida, Tampa Bay area Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor blasted the idea of fracking coming to the Sunshine State. “You have to understand the geology of Florida. We are built on a porous limestone, a very thin rock layer,” Castor […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2016

In a few days from now, or perhaps a few weeks, Democrats in Hillsborough County may rise to announce that they’re challenging Republicans in two nearly created opportunities where analysts believe they have a decent shot at winning in a presidential election year. But that’s not the case today. With a new Senate seat created as part […]

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Marco Rubio to air 30-minute ads this weekend in Iowa

Anti-fracking rallies to take place across state this weekend

(Some) Democratic Senate candidates react to David Jolly’s Stop Act proposal

USF Heart Institute is largest request from Hillsborough House members

Eric Lynn raises $100K in 4th quarter, $650,000 plus for 2015 in CD13 race

New Jeb Bush super PAC ad goes after Donald Trump

Mitch Perry Report for 1.29.16 — Ted Cruz fails to rise to the occasion

NextGen Climate to boost grassroots clean energy efforts in Florida

Kathy Castor slams idea of fracking in Florida

More Tampa Democrats indicate no interest in open legislative seats in Hillsborough County