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Peter SchorschApril 11, 2018

Lantana Democrat Lori Berman easily defeated Republican Tami Donnally in the special election to fill the Senate District 31 seat vacated by former Sen. Jeff Clemens. With more than 27,500 ballots cast, Berman captured nearly 75 percent of the vote, according to unofficial totals posted on the state Division of Elections website According to Democratic consultant […]

Peter SchorschApril 11, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. In news that will come as a surprise to no one, Democrat Lori Berman easily defeated Republican Tami Donnally in the Tuesday special election to fill the Senate District 31 seat vacated by former Sen. Jeff Clemens last […]

Peter SchorschApril 10, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Citrus news is getting to be a broken record: The latest report by U.S. Department of Agriculture holds Florida orange production “steady” with a slight decrease in grapefruit production, according to a Tuesday news release. The USDA’s March report estimates […]

Peter SchorschApril 10, 2018

Voters are going to the polls as we speak in Palm Beach County to determine a replacement for disgraced former state Sen. Jeff Clemens. The Lake Worth Democrat resigned last year after news of an affair between him and a lobbyist came out. Rep. Lori Berman, a Lantana Democrat, dominated fundraising for today’s special election […]

Peter SchorschApril 10, 2018

Qatar has hired Donald Trump-connected Ballard Partners for counsel and assistance related to its outreach to government officials and business/NGO executives in Washington and Florida. The firm is to receive $2.1 million in fees, plus “reasonable costs,” during the one-year campaign that runs through March 31, 2019. Brian Ballard chaired the Trump Victory organization in Florida […]

Peter SchorschApril 10, 2018

Bill Nelson’s campaign for the U.S. Senate campaign announced Tuesday it raised over $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2018, bringing the campaign’s total cash on hand to over $10.5 million. On Monday, Governor Rick Scott filed to run against Nelson, setting up what likely will be the most expensive race of the 2018 […]

Peter SchorschApril 9, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Gov. Rick Scott, First Lady Ann Scott and Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera offered condolences upon news of the death of their former press secretary, 33-year-old Jeri Bustamante, who died Sunday night in a boating accident. “It is with true sadness […]

Peter SchorschApril 9, 2018

It’s your move, House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz. She’s term-limited in the House this year, and is – for now – set to run for a seat on the Hillsborough County Commission. But there’s word she will drop her bid for county commission and run for state Senate District 18. That would mean, assuming she clears […]

Peter SchorschApril 9, 2018

Calling Washington “horribly dysfunctional,” Florida Gov. Rick Scott is challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in an election that could be one of the most expensive and highly-watched races in the nation. The Republican governor was expected to criticize “career politicians” and call for term limits for members of Congress while formally announcing his campaign on […]

Peter SchorschApril 9, 2018

There was never any real doubt that Gov. Rick Scott would challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson this fall. Instead, the question was/is how would Scott and Co. lift the curtain. Scott will make a “big” announcement on his political future today in Orlando, followed-up by another press conference in Ft. Myers. He’ll also broadcast his announcement […]

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Lori Berman wins state Senate special election in record-setting fashion

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 4.11.18

Last Call for 4.10.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

By the way, there’s an election today in Palm Beach County, folks

Qatar taps Ballard Partners for $2.1 million push ahead of emir’s visit

Bill Nelson raised over $3.2 million in Q1 of 2018, has over $10.5 million on hand

Last Call for 4.9.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Not Just A Body Of Water — A newsletter about Tampa Bay politics — 4.9.18

Rick Scott makes U.S. Senate campaign official

POLITICO Florida scoops the Rick Scott Senate launch