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

Peter SchorschMarch 28, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham said Tuesday that Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet need to bring back the voting rights restoration process implemented by Gov. Reubin Askew and used by her father, Gov. Bob Graham. Graham’s demand came after a federal judge blocked Florida’s “fatally flawed” process of restoring voting rights and gave Scott […]

Peter SchorschMarch 28, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. First in Sunburn — Millions of Florida voters will be able to judge the top candidates for Governor firsthand by way of a pair of one-hour televised debates set for back-to-back-nights in August. Hosted […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Marco Rubio is taking up the banner for year-round daylight saving time (DST) because it’s the will of the people, he said Tuesday. The Republican U.S. Senator spoke with reporters at his Tallahassee office. He filed the “Sunshine State Act” […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2018

It’s a great time to be Philip Levine, the former mayor of Miami Beach who is now the for-sure front-runner for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s wide-open gubernatorial race. The latest poll — the second in a week — shows Levine leading former congresswoman Gwen Graham and way ahead of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. Entrepreneur […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2018

President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has rebounded to its highest level since the 100-day mark of his presidency, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, even as his approval ratings for handling major issues remain largely negative. Overall, 42% approve of the way Trump is handling the presidency, 54% disapprove. Approval is up 7 points overall […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. First in Sunburn are the complete numbers from a recent survey by left-leaning Public Policy Polling. Kudos to The Miami Herald for reporting the top-lines from the poll, in which 613 likely […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Where are they now? The Governor’s Office announced Monday that deputy chief of staff Brad Piepenbrink would become the next Chief of Staff. With Jackie Schutz Zeckman out the door as Gov. Rick Scott’s CoS — and likely headed to […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2018

While many students (and their parents) throughout Tampa Bay are enjoying a Spring Break, there’s no break in the news for local political aficionados. In fact, the next few weeks will see a flurry of activity as incumbent lawmakers make the rounds at legislative wrap-up events (like the one hosted by the Greater Tampa Chamber […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2018

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A bill that would create a special taxing district for the Water Street Tampa development in Hillsborough County was recently signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott. That’s after it made it through the Legislature this Session with near-unanimous votes in the House and Senate. The proposal was backed by Strategic Property Partners, a partnership […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2018

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister announced Friday that his campaign had gathered enough petition signatures to qualify for the 2018 ballot. “I’ve had the privilege of working in the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for over 25 years, and there have been few things as humbling during that time as having your neighbors lend their signature to […]

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Family members appear behind a pile of debris outside their home in Steinhatchee, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene slammed Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm Thursday night. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)

Gwen Graham: Rick Scott and Cabinet should take a page from Reubin Askew

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 3.28.18

Last Call for 3.27.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Phil Levine comes to the ‘burg; here are a few first impressions

CNN poll: 42% approve of Donald Trump, highest in 11 months

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.27.18

Last Call for 3.26.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Not Just A Body Of Water — A briefing on Tampa Bay politics — 3.26.18

Jeff Vinik scores win with signing of Water Street Tampa bill

Chad Chronister qualifies for 2018 ballot