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Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

The TV show known as State of the Union airs tonight Tonight, President Donald Trump will offer his first official State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. Last year’s appearance was known as “an address to a joint session” due to the fact he had been in office for only a month. Republicans will […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw became the first major Democrat to throw his hat into the ring for Attorney General this month, and after a peek at the team he’s building it’s clear he’s in it to win it. Capital City Consulting’s Dan Newman is on board as senior adviser for the Shaw campaign, and […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

NFL ratings may have cooled this season, but retailers say Super Bowl spending will hit $15.3 billion in 2018 – an all-time high. “The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of the football season, and Floridians are as passionate about the sport as any state in the nation, so we expect Florida to lead the way […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

During his official announcement he would run for Florida governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis touted his bill to nix a Congressional fund used settle harassment complaints against lawmakers, but American Bridge said that ploy doesn’t make up for his past votes in the House. “Ron DeSantis’ pathetic attempts to cover up his checkered record […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. As Democratic state Sen. Bill Montford considers a run for Tallahassee mayor to right an incompetent (at best) or corrupt (at worst) City Hall, still more details are emerging about who’s been bending Montford’s ear. […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Monday evening. A controversy about possibly phony job figures is brewing, and yet another specialty tag could be created to benefit Orlando City Soccer. Sixty Days wants to know: Do you say “soccer” or “futbol”? Here’s your evening rundown. Fake […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

While many politicos anxiously await (or fear) a “blue wave” come November, one pair of special elections in Florida – House District 72 and 114 – may give Florida Democrats a hint of how the party will fare this year. The HD 72 special election – between Republican James Buchanan, Democrat Margaret Good, and Libertarian […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

Freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist brought in about $486,000 during the final three months of 2017, putting his re-election campaign past the $2 million mark for the year. Crist’s year-end report isn’t viewable yet on the Federal Elections Commission website, though the Crist campaign said it started 2018 with about $1.76 million in the […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

I’m just back from the Capital City and word is that a broad group of community leaders are heavily recruiting Bill Montford to run for Tallahassee Mayor. With a cloud hanging over some members of the Commission (both Andrew Gillum and Scott Maddox have been repeatedly mentioned in conjunction with an ongoing FBI investigation) and […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. We’ve almost reached the halfway point of the 2018 Legislative Session and, as we saw Friday afternoon when an 83-page amendment was filed that would forge a new gambling compact with the […]

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The Delegation for 1.30.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sean Shaw staffs up for Attorney General bid

Florida retailers expect Super Bowl spending spike

Email Insights: Ron DeSantis no ally to sexual harassment victims, says American Bridge

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 1.30.18

Sixty Days for 1.29.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Florida Democrats face three scenarios in upcoming special elections

Charlie Crist tops $2 million raised for re-election bid

Bill Montford stepping down after Session … to run for Tallahassee Mayor?

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 1.29.18