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Peter SchorschJuly 20, 2018

Sanford Republican Scott Sturgill has been an unabashed supporter of President Donald Trump during his campaign for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. That isn’t shocking on its face, of course — standing with the President is a common thread that nearly every GOP primary campaign shares nationwide, and for good reason. Take one look at U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, […]

Peter SchorschJuly 20, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Bon voyage to GOP state Sen. Rob Bradley, who is taking to the high seas this weekend for a political fundraiser. It’s a Disney cruise that was booked back in May through the […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The 4th District Court of Appeal shot down an appeal over whether slot machines can be expanded to “charter” counties that OK’d them in local referendums. The company that owns Palm Beach Kennel Club had sued, seeking to add slots. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2018

Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg told Florida Politics on Thursday he is filing elections and ethics complaints against several of what he calls “sham write-in candidates.” Aronberg said he is pursuing the following write-ins: — Barbara Hulse Brooke, running for Walton County Commission District 4. — Joseph Patrick Hoffman, running for 20th Judicial Circuit State […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Rep. Scott Plakon, a Longwood Republican, is asking for prayers as wife Susie enters hospice. Her “Alzheimer’s has advanced considerably,” he said on Facebook yesterday. “She is now at the very end stage … Starting today, […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot He’s not going anywhere, a Tallahassee judge told lawmakers. Circuit Judge Charles Dodson this week denied a request from House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron to take himself off an environmental funding lawsuit. On June 28, Dodson […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2018

Miami Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida’s 25th Congressional District hasn’t faced a real challenger in a decade. But the last few days indicate that won’t be the case in 2018. It also seems clear that Diaz-Balart’s been caught flat-footed by his new(ish) opponent, former judge Mary Barzee Flores, who exited the Donna Shalala-dominated CD […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2018

Another week, another milestone for CFO Jimmy Patronis fundraising operation. The Panama City Republican tacked on another $220,000 in contributions for his campaign and Treasure Florida political committee in a week, pushing him past the $4 million mark in total fundraising. Those fundraising numbers — both the new ones and the overall tally — outshine […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2018

Ballard Partners’ Washington, D.C. operation added another three clients over the past week. The first was Singani 63, a New York-based beverage company that is trying to popularize a type of liquor made from white grapes that’s rather unfamiliar outside of the Bolivian high valleys. The company, backed by Academy Award winning film director Steven […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. And now there are five. The five top Democratic candidates for Governor will debate 7 p.m. Wednesday at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Cohen Center in Fort Myers. The event will be broadcast […]

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That time Scott Sturgill wasn’t on board the Trump train

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 7.20.18

Last Call for 7.19.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Palm Beach prosecutor targets ‘sham’ write-in candidates

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.19.18

Last Call for 7.18.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Mario Diaz-Balart running scared in CD 25

Jimmy Patronis cracks $4 million raised for CFO bid, says he’s not taking anything for granted

Ballard Partners adds three clients to its DC roster

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.18.18