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Mitch PerryNovember 1, 2015

When all appears lost, there’s always home. That seems to be the main reason why struggling presidential contender Jeb Bush is making three appearances in the state he governed for eight years this coming Monday, even though the Sunshine State doesn’t vote until March 15, after the first four major states in the race: Iowa, New […]

Mitch PerryOctober 31, 2015

In Lake Buena Vista, former longtime Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank announced that he was backing Patrick Murphy for the U.S. Senate Saturday afternoon, one of his most noteworthy endorsements of his 2016 Senate contest. “I have no doubt that he is the best candidate to win this crucial senate seat so we can take back the […]

Mitch PerryOctober 31, 2015

Speaking at the Florida Democratic Convention in Lake Buena Vista Saturday morning, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz grew emotional in talking about something must be done to try to stem gun violence. Referring to have attending the funeral service for the Reverend Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina earlier this year, as well as a […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

It’s been noted by more than a few Democrats that since Florida is so crucial to next year’s general presidential election, Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders should have appeared at the Florida Democratic Party’s convention this weekend in Lake Buena Vista. Instead, they’ll get Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill. “While this is […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

The Uber ride-sharing service has faced sharp questioning from authorities about its insurance policies for its drivers in the year and a half it has been operating in Florida. However, there may finally be an answer. This past year, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation decided that Uber’s $1 million commercial insurance policy with James […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

Coming as absolutely no surprise, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Friday. “As Mayor of the City of Tampa I am honored to support Hillary. Her proven track-record as Secretary of State, Senator, and First Lady has given her the background she needs to continue fighting for America’s children and families,” […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

A national poll of GOP presidential candidates shows that Donald Trump continues to lead the field nationally with 25 percent support. Dr. Ben Carson was next at 17 points, and Jeb Bush third with 7 points. The Reuters/IPSO poll was conducted online and was completed before the end of the GOP debate on Wednesday night. […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

The Florida Democratic Party will gather this weekend for their fall convention in Lake Buena Vista. The confab comes almost a full year before the 2016 election, where in addition to trying to keep the state blue for the third straight time at the presidential level, the party is hoping to get one of their to join […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

Overnight, the U.S. Senate voted to approve the two-year budget deal that will increase spending limits and avert a default. The vote was 64-35, overcoming objections from among others, Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. Marco Rubio also opposed it. In my quick preliminary research, I’ve been unable to find out how Marco Rubio voted. Realizing […]

Mitch PerryOctober 29, 2015

Marco Rubio played it cool throughout Thursday, as only a man who knows there is a real possibility of becoming his party’s nominee for president possibly could be. The 44-year-old Florida senator did numerous interviews throughout the day, fresh off the almost universal recognition that he was the standout in the 10-person field of candidates who […]

Mitch Perry

Jeb Bush to make three appearances in the Sunshine State on Monday

Barney Frank endorses Patrick Murphy in Fla Dem Sen Primary

At FDP Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz admits Dems have been losing too many down-ballot races

RPOF rips FDP’s lack of star power at its convention this weekend

In court filing, Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approves of Uber’s insurance carrier

Bob Buckhorn, Rick Kriseman endorse Hillary Clinton for president

Donald Trump leads Ben Carson by 8 points, Jeb Bush by 18 in national poll

Florida Democrats to convene this weekend at Disney Resort

Mitch Perry Report for 10.30.15 – Bush camp intends to keep on bashing Rubio

On Sean Hannity show, Marco Rubio refuses bait to criticize Jeb Bush