Peter Schorsch, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2018

Money talks, and for candidates just a few months away from the primary and general elections, it can speak volumes. This edition brings you up to speed on state House candidate money chases in the Bay area. It’s early yet, but monthly fundraising hauls — and spends — provide valuable insights into how things might […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2018

Former state Rep. Marti Coley Eubanks has joined the lobbying-consulting team at PinPoint Results, the firm announced. Coley Eubanks had been governmental relations director for Nemours Children’s Health System Florida. “Marti is an awesome addition to our team,” said Robert Beck, partner of PinPoint Results, in a statement. Her “character, professionalism, work ethic and experience […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good Thursday morning. Here is the latest from Adams Street: First quarter reports are in for Florida’s lobby firms, and Ballard Partners again topped the list after reeling in as much as […]

Peter SchorschMay 16, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Supporters of the proposed ban on greyhound racing have landed a top dog: Republican political consultant and lobbyist Marc Reichelderfer has joined the team. Reichelderfer, president of Landmarc Strategies, will serve as a Senior Advisor to the “Protect Dogs–Yes on […]

Peter SchorschMay 16, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Chris King is making his move. King, who consistently polls behind at least two of the four other Democratic gubernatorial candidates in the 2018 election, is airing a new 30-second ad Wednesday […]

Peter SchorschMay 15, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Mosaic Fertilizer, the world’s largest phosphate mining company, announced it had won at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, affirming a judgment in its favor. The plaintiff, Rhonda Williams of Tampa, had sought over $60 million in damages from […]

Peter SchorschMay 15, 2018

On the surface, Democratic attorney Carrie Pilon seems to be gaining traction in her Senate District 24 bid, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes. In reality, most of Pilon’s support is coming from one specific constituency — trial lawyers. For its first reported month, Pilon’s campaign bragged about raising $104,433 between the campaign account and an […]

Peter SchorschMay 15, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence is reportedly putting his thumb on the scale for Adam Putman over Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary for Florida governor. There is an easy way to do it. Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Pence is making moves to keep President Donald Trump from getting too involved […]

Peter SchorschMay 15, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. A mother and father of two unrelated students slain in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting will announce runs for two separate seats on the School Board of Broward County at […]

Peter SchorschMay 14, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Plaintiffs in the lawsuit seeking to overturn Florida’s ban on smoking medical marijuana say the state’s arguments are “backward.” Their attorney, Jon Mills, last week filed an opposition to a motion for summary judgment, set to be heard before Wednesday’s […]

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Ninja Bow — Tampa Bay campaign finance roundup — April 2018

Personnel note: Marti Coley Eubanks joins PinPoint Results

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.17.18

Last Call for 5.16.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.16.18

Last Call for 5.15.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

It’s abundantly clear who is supporting Carrie Pilon’s SD 24 bid

If Mike Pence wants to keep Trump out of Fla. gov. primary, he should show him this story

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.15.18

Last Call for 5.14.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics