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Peter SchorschOctober 2, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Just how all-out-brawl-ish can they go in Florida’s U.S. Senate race? We are finding out. After tonight’s debate finished taping earlier Tuesday, Rick Scott for Florida campaign manager Jackie Schutz Zeckman emailed the news media to warn them that they […]

Peter SchorschOctober 2, 2018

The Legis Group, a lobbying concern founded by former Republican House members Rob Schenck and Doug Holder, announced late Monday that Mike Fischer is joining the firm in its Tallahassee office. Fischer has 15 years of experience lobbying the legislative and executive branches in Florida. Prior to joining The Legis Group, he was the owner […]

Peter SchorschOctober 2, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. As promised, fresh poll numbers on the Governor’s race: Democrat Andrew Gillum is leading Republican Ron DeSantis by two points, 47-45 percent. That’s if the election were today. But it isn’t. There’s at […]

Peter SchorschOctober 1, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot On the eve of the first debate for U.S. Senate (see ‘Wake Up Early’ below), the newest poll numbers counter the competition and show a tightening race. Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson is barely leading GOP challenger Rick Scott by 0.7 […]

Peter SchorschOctober 1, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Democrats at the top of the ticket continue holding a slight edge over their Republican opponents, according to new polling from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. At the same time, things don’t […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2018

The two major parties are likely “actively recruiting” lawyers for any election-related disputes that arise Nov. 6. That’s according to Dr. Susan MacManus, a retired University of South Florida political science professor, who moderated an election controversy panel during the 2018 Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop this week. Addressing a room of media, MacManus discussed with […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2018

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Sarah Bascom, President of Bascom Communications & Consulting, has joined Republican Ron DeSantis‘ gubernatorial campaign. Bascom, who will join the communications team that has been leading the media efforts for DeSantis, will bring “decades of experience and strategies from notable campaign victories to the effort.” “We are excited to welcome Sarah and her team at […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2018

Ron DeSantis‘ campaign has the weekend planned out for financial supporters of the former congressman’s bid for the Governor’s Mansion. Before the who’s who of the Republican Party of Florida meet in Orlando for a hype dinner on Saturday night, the Republican nominee’s finance team will be welcoming guests this afternoon at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Politics is all about winning, and nowhere is that truer than the all-out war to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. That is why I am trying to find a winner […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s Thursday testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, unsurprisingly evoked strong reaction from Florida Democrats. Take Florida Senate Democratic Leader-designate Audrey Gibson, who said “the […]

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Last Call for 10.2.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Personnel note: Mike Fischer joins The Legis Group

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.2.18

Last Call for 10.1.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.1.18

Takeaways from Tallahassee — An army of (election) lawyers

Personnel note: Sarah Bascom joins Team DeSantis

Ron DeSantis finance ‘All-Stars’ to converge in Orlando

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.28.18

Last Call for 9.27.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics