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Peter SchorschFebruary 15, 2018

Immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Hollywood, reluctant to exploit terrorism plot lines, postponed the Arnold Schwarzenegger film “Collateral Damage” because it featured Colombian terrorists bent on attacking the U.S. A 2015 film about Islamic terrorists determined to attack Paris was shelved after shooters and suicide bombers targeted a concert hall, a major stadium, restaurants and bars, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 15, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. — NO WORDS — “17 die in a barrage of bullets” via Audra Burch and Patricia Mazzei of the New York Times – A heavily armed young man barged into his former high […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Wednesday evening. Nothing about it is good. The House observed a moment of silence for those involved in a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. At press time, a suspect was in custody, and there were “numerous […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

Nobody likes to get scammed out of thousands of dollars, but that’s unfortunately what happens on Florida’s waters, according to Rep. Shawn Harrison. That’s why he is sponsoring the Salvage of Pleasure Vessels Act, HB 469, which passed its final committee stop in the House yesterday, clearing the Government Accountability Committee easily with a 21-2 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

Frank White and his family are successful; no one should begrudge them their good fortune. Nevertheless, in a recent story on White’s campaign finances in his bid for Attorney General, that is exactly what the Tampa Bay Times does with a piece that smacks of paternalism. At issue is $1.5 million White “received” from his […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

If you are an aficionado of Florida politics — and you probably wouldn’t be reading this site if you aren’t — Tuesday was truly a day to savor. In addition to the usual breaking news — bills died, Brian Hughes accused of bullying, campaign finance reports posted, federal judges appointed, etc. — there was an […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

Democrat Margaret Good won Tuesday’s special election in House District 72 in a victory that will likely set off a round of Republican recriminations … and angst. Good led the race throughout Tuesday night, leading the early balloting and ending with over 52 percent of the vote, compared to 45 percent for Republican James Buchanan, to represent HD 72 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2018

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Joe Henderson, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. We expected House Speaker Richard Corcoran to be cool and smooth in the great sanctuary city debate Tuesday night, and he was. We thought his opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, would bring the fire from […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Tuesday evening. There’s a wee spot of trouble brewing over a proposed ban on minors getting married, and payday loan legislation keeps moving. Sixty Days will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today. Here’s your evening rundown. Wedding wait: […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

Bolstered by frequent appearances on cable TV news programs, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis has shot his way into the top tier of the GOP primary for Florida governor. According to a recent Mason Dixon poll, DeSantis is now trailing establishment favorite Adam Putnam by just four points — an easily surmountable difference for a candidate […]

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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 2.15.18

Sixty Days for 2.14.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Could lawmakers force much-needed transparency on pirates?

Tampa Bay Times calling out Frank White’s ‘gift’ smacks of paternalism

Winners and losers emerging from a dramatic day in Florida politics

Blue wave forming? Margaret Good wins special election in House District 72

Sunburn for 2.14.18 – Happy Valentines Day

Sixty Days for 2.13.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Ron DeSantis’ first fundraising report feels just short of Goldilocks