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Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. First in Sunburn — Frank White releases video outlining themes of his campaign for Attorney General — The Pensacola Republican has been in the AG race for a few months, but formally introduced himself to voters […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

An email sent out by the campaign of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham Tuesday said U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis’ is simply repaying President Donald Trump with his recent “ridiculously false and utterly outrageous accusations” against the FBI. “Congressman Ron DeSantis’ conspiracy-theory attacks are quid-pro-quo payments for Donald Trump’s support. He’s Trump’s favorite lapdog in Congress, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody announced Tuesday that three state attorneys endorsed her bid to succeed Pam Bondi in 2018. “As a former circuit court judge, the endorsement of these State Attorneys, many of whom have spent their lifetime dedicated to justice and the pursuit of justice for victims and their communities, is tremendous. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Tuesday evening. Senators considered deleting Confederate holidays, and gambling legislation may come up ‘snake eyes’ this year. Sixty Days can’t say it ‘knows what your cards are by the way you hold your eyes.’ Here’s your evening rundown. Fold ‘em? […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Dueling intelligence memos dominate Capitol Hill agenda Even before the Republican four-page intelligence memo was released, the acrimony on Capitol Hill reached a new high. It is no exaggeration to say the rhetoric was more hostile than the effort to repeal Obamacare or the tax cut bill of December. Even after a weekend to absorb the action […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Nowadays, everyone wants to drain the swamp. The president is supposed to be draining the swamp in Washington, D.C. Candidates for Florida governor are vowing to drain the swamp in Tallahassee. Even the teachers union is getting into the act. A 30-second video out this week, titled, yes, “Drain the Swamp,” attacks the Florida House’s massive omnibus education bill. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Democratic House District 93 candidate Emma Collum said Monday that her Republican opponent needs to denounce child marriage and distance himself from current HD 93 Rep. George Moraitis. Moraitis last week was one of two members of the House Judiciary Committee to vote against a bill to cut down on child marriage in Florida. The […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. After weeks of searching — and nearly two months into Terrie Rizzo’s tenure as chair of the Florida Democratic Party — the state party has a new executive director. Juan Peñalosa, who […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

In June 2016, Florida Politics wrote an article on the unfortunate corruption that seems to plague Africa’s energy sector and does an extreme disservice to U.S. taxpayers, American-based companies and perhaps most importantly, the region’s neediest inhabitants. All too often, the world’s poorest — those who most need true progress and development — are the […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Monday evening. There were few to no answers on medical marijuana, and activists talked about income inequality in the Capitol. Sixty Days wants a chicken in every pot … and we’re not mixing metaphors. Here’s your evening rundown. Marijuana muffled: […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 2.7.18

Email Insights: Gwen Graham says Ron DeSantis is Donald Trump’s ‘favorite lapdog’

Three more state attorneys endorse Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Sixty Days for 2.6.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

The Delegation for 2.6.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

It ain’t easy, but Adam Putnam deserves credit for standing up for the swamp

Child marriage vote becomes issue in House race

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 2.6.18

African energy leaders play wasteful games, risk losing U.S. funds

Sixty Days for 2.5.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session