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Peter SchorschMay 30, 2018

Jeff Greene is looking for a comeback. Thinking there isn’t a clear Democratic front-runner in the Florida Governor’s race — as well as a large number of undecided voters — the Palm Beach billionaire is once more mulling a bid for public office. If so, it may not be his wisest move. Considering Greene’s past […]

Peter SchorschMay 30, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. If the election were held today, Florida Democrats would fall short of winning back the Florida Senate. In new polls of the three Tampa Bay area Senate seats up for grabs in […]

Peter SchorschMay 30, 2018

A sexual harassment investigation is what spurred Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to tell Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Commissioner Drew Breakspear that he “no longer ha(s) confidence” in Breakspear’s ability to lead the office, sources tell Florida Politics. Public records released Tuesday show that OFR Deputy Commissioner Pamela Epting received a copy of results of an investigation that could not substantiate sexual […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot In case you forgot: Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) will lead a delegation of small and mid-sized Florida businesses on an export sales mission to Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China from this Friday (June 1) through June 9. “Hong Kong and […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Secretary of State Ken Detzner has filed a Motion to Dismiss a lawsuit filed by House District 64 GOP candidate Terry Power, who is demanding incumbent state Rep. Jamie Grant be removed as a candidate, citing the state’s term limits. The Secretary filed to dismiss the lawsuit for “failure to state a cause of action, failure to join a necessary party, and […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Summer is here — well, unofficially at least. And with it comes cookouts, summer vacations, and the final six months of the 2018 campaign. With the busiest election cycle in Florida’s modern history, the answers to these 14 questions (plus a fill-in-the-blank) could shape the future of the state. — Will Marco Rubio fully embrace his […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Philip Levine has surged to a double-digit lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for Governor, a new poll shows. The Public Policy Polling survey, conducted May 21-22, gives Levine 30 percent to Gwen Graham’s 20 percent, with Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum taking 12 percent and Orlando businessman Chris King with 6 percent. — […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Two incumbent state Senators enter the summer with nine-point leads over their Democratic challengers, while two former state Representatives seeking an open seat in the Senate are essentially tied, fresh polling shows. Pinellas Republican Jeff Brandes leads Democratic trial lawyer Carrie Pilon 48-39, according to a survey conducted by St. Pete Polls, while a separate […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has released the first statewide ad of his re-election campaign. “Stars,” narrated by Nelson, focuses on his fight for Florida values in the Senate. The spot mentions Nelson’s moment as an astronaut in 1986, but little else other than his statement that everyone shares the same values, and those include public […]

Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

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Big news in the influence industry: After almost 10 years leading fertilizer giant Mosaic’s lobbying efforts in Tallahassee and Washington, Eileen Stuart is moving on to a new role. She’s joining the Tallahassee law firm of Hopping Green & Sams (HGS) in June to helm its government affairs practice. Stuart will be a shareholder of […]

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Jeff Greene should really think twice before running for Governor

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.30.18

Jimmy Patronis’ ire at Drew Breakspear stems from sexual harassment case

Last Call for 5.29.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Ken Detzner files to have Jamie Grant challenger’s lawsuit dismissed

25 big questions facing Florida politics heading into Summer

Philip Levine surges to double-digit lead statewide, new poll shows

New polling: Jeff Brandes, Dana Young begin re-election campaigns with nine-point leads, while Amanda Murphy, Ed Hooper tied

Bill Nelson releases first statewide ad

Personnel note: Eileen Stuart departs Mosaic Co. for Hopping Green & Sams