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Peter SchorschJune 25, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Might Adam Putnam have time on his side? As was made clear via Twitter on Friday, Putnam’s opponent for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, Ron DeSantis, has the full support of Donald Trump. As we have seen […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2018

A record number Democratic candidates qualified for state races this week, and the Florida Democratic Party said now it’s time to prepare for the “Blue Wave.” “From the Gubernatorial race, to State House and Senate, to county commissioners and mayors, we have the most qualified, committed, and exciting group of candidates we have ever seen,” […]

Peter SchorschJune 23, 2018

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Ben Gibson, a former lawyer to Gov. Rick Scott, has joined Shutts & Bowen as a partner in its Business Litigation Practice Group in the Tallahassee office, the firm announced Friday. His statewide practice is focused on government, political, and corporate clients, involving government affairs, appellate, litigation and administrative matters. Micky Grindstaff, Shutts’ managing partner, said Gibson […]

Peter SchorschJune 23, 2018

A noon Friday deadline to make the ballot for a state legislative seat has come and gone, and 25 incumbent lawmakers (and two fresh faces) have already punched their tickets to Tallahassee. Of the 27 races that are now officially over, Republicans won a half-dozen. Most notable among that crowd is incoming House Speaker Jose […]

Peter SchorschJune 22, 2018

As it gears up for the “critical” 2018 elections, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday another crop of new hires. “It’s going to take a committed, experienced, and motivated staff of Democrats to help us take back Florida after nearly 20 years of Republican rule — and we are building a team who is ready […]

Peter SchorschJune 22, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Candidate qualifying closes at noon today, and the question arises: Will there be any more surprises? We saw two minor ones: Jacksonville Republican state Rep. Jay Fant dropped out of the attorney general’s race to […]

Peter SchorschJune 21, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit over the state’s prohibition on early voting at college and university campuses filed a motion “seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner from enforcing” the ban, according to a Thursday […]

Peter SchorschJune 21, 2018

There I was, in Pisa on Wednesday, taking in the wonder that is the Tower of Pisa. And I just couldn’t stop thinking about Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum. I know, I know … what a shame it was for me, while on a glorious vacation in Italy and yet I could not stop thinking […]

Peter SchorschJune 20, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A spokeswoman for Secretary of State Ken Detzner – Florida’s chief elections officer – on Wednesday said the department “has been working diligently to make federal funding through the Election Security Grant available to counties.” Moreover, Detzner will hire “five […]

Peter SchorschJune 20, 2018

Attorney Jennifer Wilson, formerly with Adams and Reese‘s Tampa office, has moved to Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC, to help boost its Florida practice. The team is the lobbying subsidiary of the SHUMAKER® law firm, also known as Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Wilson previously worked as a top advisor and campaign manager for several Florida lawmakers. She brings more than […]

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.25.18

Florida Democrats say ‘no GOP seat is safe’ in 2018

Personnel note: Ben Gibson joins Shutts & Bowen

25 state lawmakers re-elected without opposition

Personnel note: Florida Democrats staff up for 2018 election

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 6.22.18

Last Call for 6.21.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Andrew Gillum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and polling that doesn’t feel right

Last Call for 6.20.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Personnel note: Jennifer Wilson joins Shumaker Advisors