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Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2016

Just as voters in the 2016 election cycle finally go to the polls, Marco Rubio is pulling advertising spending in two of the first three primary states. NBC News’ Leigh Ann Caldwell reports that the Florida senator is cutting $102,000 from its television advertising buy in New Hampshire, and $32,000 from advertisements in South Carolina. The New […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2016

While the political world focuses on Thursday night’s seventh Republican presidential debate in Des Moines (or the candidate hosting an event at nearby Drake University), it’s still to be decided whether a Democratic presidential debate in New Hampshire will be held in a week. Hillary Clinton — in a must-win situation against Bernie Sanders for […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Earlier this week, CD 13 Democratic candidate Eric Lynn’s campaign essentially pooh-poohed rival Charlie Crist’s announcement that the former Governor had received more than $500,000 in his first three months on the campaign trail. Crist and Lynn are battling for the Democratic nomination for the Pinellas County congressional seat that hasn’t been held by a Democrat in more than […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Congressional District 13 Democratic candidate Eric Lynn’s campaign this week pooh-poohed rival Charlie Crist’s announcement that the former Governor had received more than $500,000 in his first three months on the campaign trail. Crist and Lynn are battling for the Democratic nomination for the Pinellas County congressional seat that hasn’t been held by a Democrat in more than half […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Although Pasco County Republican John Legg’s bill in the Senate that would remove the statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith from Florida’s place in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, D.C. advanced in committee on Wednesday, it was hardly smooth sailing. Momentum for such legislation began last summer, in the immediate aftermath of the South Carolina Legislature voted […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Although the Senate bill to remove the statue of a Confederate general from one of Florida’s two places in the National Statuary Hall Collection advanced in committee Wednesday, it was hardly smooth sailing. Momentum for such legislation began last summer, after the South Carolina Legislature removed the Confederate battle flag from its statehouse grounds after a racist […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

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A Bill (HB 527) sponsored by Melbourne Republican Ritch Workman that would prevent state funding from flowing to organizations that boycott or have divested from Israel on human rights grounds passed unanimously through a House appropriations committee on Wednesday. However, the issue provoked strong reactions by some Republicans on the panel, who registered objections to the bill’s […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Immigration activists concerned about state legislation that they believe targets them held events throughout Florida on Wednesday, including in Tampa. There are several bills that the groups, going under the name “We Are Florida” are criticizing that are percolating in Tallahassee this current session — none more so than a measure (HB 675) sponsored by Yamaha Republican Larry Metz that could […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

A day after announcing his leadership team headed by Chris LaCivita (the former top strategist for 2004’s Swift Boat Veterans for Truth team), Todd Wilcox has unveiled his statewide finance committee. “As our campaign continues to build momentum, I am proud to announce these Florida business icons as founding members of our finance team and […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

David Jolly’s proposal that would ensure members of Congress and other federal officeholders can’t personally ask individuals for campaign contributions is a winner with the people of Florida. The Pinellas County Congressman and GOP U.S. Senate candidate’s announced his Stop Act eight days ago, and a St. Pete Polls survey released on Wednesday shows that 72 percent support the bill, with […]

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Supporters celebrate the opening of a wheel-chair accessible playground at Anastasia State Park. Image via Florida State Parks Foundation.

Marco Rubio cutting back over $100,000 in advertising spending in New Hampshire

Mitch Perry Report for 1.28.16 – Bernie Sanders uses new-found leverage in debate discussion

Eric Lynn’s finance team says everything is on par in CD13 contest

Eric Lynn’s finance team says everything on par in CD13 contest despite urgent email

Proposal to remove Confederate Statue passes thru Senate Committee, but not without considerable debate

Proposal to remove Confederate statue passes through Senate panel after debate

Bill that cuts ties with anti-Israeli boycotters flies through Florida legislative committee

Activists want Bob Buckhorn to oppose immigration bill proposed in Tallahassee

GOP Senate hopeful Todd Wilcox announces his finance team

David Jolly’s congressional reform measure nets overwhelming support, poll says