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Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2017

A lot happened while Congress was away; much to do when it returns On Tuesday, the House and Senate go back to Washington. Much has happened since they went on recess July 28, little of which was positive. Over the last month, we had a tense war of words between President Donald Trump and North […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Good news for a change out of Tallahassee: AFSCME Florida, the public workers’ union, today announced a $5,000 donation to help those hurt by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. “The donation to the non-profit AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2017

Tuesday’s slate of elections in St. Petersburg certainly provided a list of winners and losers, and I’m not just talking about candidates. Here’s a list of the real winners and losers emerging from the city’s primary elections. Please let me know if I missed anyone. Winners Tom Alte and Megan Salisbury — Blue Ticket Consulting went two-for-two […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

Of all of the surprises that occurred in St. Petersburg’s mayoral primary on Tuesday — and there were a lot — one of the most intriguing to Democratic politicos in Florida has to be the appearance of Nikki Barnes and Leslie Wimes at Rick Baker‘s election watch party. Picture of Leslie Wimes and DNC Member […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

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St. Petersburg’s “battle of the two Ricks” is not over yet. Voters have made their choice in the primary, advancing former two-term Mayor Rick Baker and first-term Mayor Rick Kriseman to the November election. Baker led for most of the evening Tuesday; but in the end, he slipped behind with 48.23 percent of the vote […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

Kathryn Starkey‘s heart belongs to Pasco County, not Tallahassee. The Pasco County Commissioner says that after careful consideration she will not run for the Florida House in 2018. Starkey had been eyeing a bid for Richard Corcoran’s House District 37 seat. “After much soul-searching and contemplation, I have determined the right path forward for me is to keep […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Joe Henderson has today’s topper. Like all of you, I have been mesmerized watching reports about the catastrophe in Texas from Hurricane Harvey. Just couldn’t believe what I was seeing, and couldn’t help thinking […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot There was no news for Attorney General Pam Bondi Monday, as a Tallahassee judge heard argument but didn’t immediately rule on her motion to toss out a lawsuit against her. She’s been accused of improperly forcing businesses to donate millions […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

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Florida’s top Republican lawmakers are lending a helping hand to the GOP nominees in three special elections going down this fall, according to fundraising invitations sent out Friday. A fundraiser benefitting Republican Rep. Jose Felix Diaz’s Senate bid is set for Sept. 14. Senate President Joe Negron and the two Senators in line to succeed […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and state Sen. Lauren Book are joining a national victims’ rights group to ask Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission for an amendment to give equal rights for crime victims. While most states give crime victims constitutional-level protections, Florida remains one of 15 that does not. Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization […]

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The Delegation for 8.31.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Last Call for 8.30.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Winners and losers emerging from St. Petersburg’s primary elections

Leslie Wimes, DNC member Nikki Barnes spotted at Rick Baker’s election watch party

St. Pete mayoral race goes into OT: Runoff election needed

Kathryn Starkey decides against running for Florida House

Sunburn for 8.29.17 – Florida hearts Texas; Nelson, Scott tied in new poll; Nocco, Book team up for CRC idea; Poynter’s new prez; Happy b’day Nancy Watkins

Last Call for 8.28.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Fundraisers set for three GOP special election candidates

Chris Nocco, Lauren Book backing amendment for crime victims’ rights