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Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

For someone newly “unemployed,” Jeb Bush looked pretty good Wednesday night. At the Greenwich, Conn. reception held to raise money for “Right to Rise,” Bush’s new political action committee, he took an indirect jab at fellow prospective presidential candidate Hillary Clinton . Debuting this week, “Rise” is considered by many to be a major step towards launching […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

For someone newly “unemployed,” Jeb Bush looked pretty good Wednesday night. At the Greenwich, Conn. reception held to raise money for “Right to Rise,” Bush’s new political action committee, he took an indirect jab at fellow prospective presidential candidate Hillary Clinton . Debuting this week, “Rise” is considered by many to be a major step towards launching […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

As the rumbles of a Jeb Bush presidential campaign grow louder, Ben White of POLITICO reports the former Florida governor is contemplating a preemptive disclosure of a decade’s worth of personal tax returns. The move could help eliminate comparisons to Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee who held off until September 2012 – releasing only […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

State Rep. Matt Hudson, recently named Speaker pro tempore, announced he will run for the Florida Senate in 2016. Hudson will be seeking the Senate District 23 seat currently held by term-limited Republican Sen. Garrett Richter, which covers parts of Collier and Lee Counties. “Today I officially filed paperwork to become a candidate for the Florida […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 7, 2015

Republican candidate Jason Fischer raised a total of $53,865 in just the first month since filing for the Florida House District 16 race. The Jacksonville native and member of the Duval County School Board seeks to replace term-limited state Rep. Charles McBurney. District 16 covers Mandarin, Baymeadows and most of southeast Duval County. “Jason’s message of […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 7, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is the latest high profile Republican to endorse candidate Lenny Curry in this spring’s Jacksonville mayoral election. “Over the years I have built a strong relationship with Lenny,” the Florida Senator said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that he admires his conservative principles and passion for the community. “As a small […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 6, 2015

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is endorsing Lenny Curry in the Jacksonville mayoral race. Perry, a possible 2016 Republican presidential contender, made the announcement today while in Florida for the second-term inauguration of Gov. Rick Scott. “In Texas, and as I travel the United States,” Perry said in a statement, “I meet people who understand what […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 6, 2015

After years of a struggling economy, Tampa’s “swagger” has returned, says the first digital ad for Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s re-election effort. The 60-second spot – appropriately called “Swagger” – will hit the airwaves starting Tuesday, offering some of Buckhorn’s successes, but also a few hints of something more. It is an energetic, boastful message from a […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 5, 2015

As Jeb Bush inches closer to a possible 2016 presidential run, anticipation rises as to when (and where) the Republican former Florida governor will finally take the plunge. Adding fuel to the fire, an announcement Bush will be raising money this week for his new leadership PAC at an event in Greenwich, Connecticut – hometown […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 5, 2015

With Gov. Rick Scott’s Jan. 6 inauguration approaching, Florida political observers are anxiously waiting to hear his second term priorities. Inaugural addresses often set the tenor of a governor’s term. Undoubtedly, Scott will focus on jobs and the economy – two strong suits of his administration. Just in case the governor’s speechwriters need some help, […]

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Tim and Normie Geske, with the Dowlings

At first "Rise" PAC fundraiser, Jeb Bush jabs Hillary Clinton on 2016

At first “Rise” PAC fundraiser, Jeb Bush jabs Hillary Clinton on 2016

Jeb Bush will come clean (preemptively) with decade of tax returns

Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Matt Hudson to run for State Senate

HD 16 hopeful Jason Fischer raises nearly $54K in first month of campaign

Marco Rubio endorses Lenny Curry for Jax mayor

Rick Perry endorses Lenny Curry for Jax mayor, calls him “transformational”

Bob Buckhorn’s first re-election campaign ad; glimpse of something more?

Jeb Bush fuels White House speculation with Greenwich fundraiser

What do you want to hear in Rick Scott’s 2nd inaugural address?