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Peter SchorschJuly 27, 2017

Democrats “Better Deal” receives ho-hum response from Delegation President Donald Trump has been in office for six months. With all the tweets, nonstop coverage of “Russian collusion,” and a fractured GOP, it would seem logical that Democrats would be in a strong position going into next year’s midterm elections. Polls and money say otherwise. Congressional Democrats’ strategy […]

Peter SchorschJuly 27, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. When the history of the 2025-26 legislative sessions is written — undoubtedly Bill Cottrell will be on his sixth retirement by then — what transpired Tuesday may play a large role. Consider: […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

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If you thought the GOP primary in the special election in Senate District 40 was expensive, wait until you see how much is raised and spent in the general election. The day after Jose Felix Diaz defeated Alex Diaz de la Portilla in a contentious campaign, the Republican State Leadership Committee, an organization of Republican […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

It might be easier at this point to list the Democrats NOT running for Congress in FL-27 given how many who currently are in the race. But the entry today of former circuit court judge and Obama judicial nominee (never confirmed, thanks to Marco Rubio) Mary Barzee Flores shakes up the dynamic of the primary in ways […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

Longtime activist Yvonne Fry is entering the race to succeed soon-to-retire state Rep. Dan Raulerson. Technically, all Fry can do right now is file to run in 2018 for House District 58. However, Raulerson announced Tuesday he will resign from his seat effective Aug. 15. Once that happens, Governor Rick Scott will then call for […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

The Orange County Young Republicans announced Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis will be one of the keynote speakers at the Florida’s Future Policy Summit and Dinner next month. In addition to the CD 6 congressman, the Aug. 26 event at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel in Orlando will include a keynote from Master Sergeant […]

Peter SchorschJuly 26, 2017

When the history of the 2025-26 Legislative Sessions is written — undoubtedly Tallahassee Democrat reporter Bill Cottrell will be on his sixth retirement by then — what transpired July 25, 2017, may play a definitive role.

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2017

If you haven’t already seen the “must-read” article from the Naples Daily News linked to in Monday’s Sunburn — check it out now. Here’s why: Arek Sarkissian stumbled onto a big scandal, but not the scandal he wrote about. Sarkissian’s reporting focuses on Miami-based lobbyist Fausto Gomez for his involvement in Education Management Services (EMS), […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2017

In a Tuesday memo, House Speaker Richard Corcoran announced his leadership for the 2018 Legislative Session, including the committee weeks that lead up to the annual session. Current Majority Whip Dane Eagle keeps that post, but now will be a member of the Republican leadership team. Rep. Jim Boyd will chair the Commerce Committee, taking over from […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — SOFLA SPECIAL — It’s been just over three months since Frank Artiles resigned, and now voters in Senate District 40 have their first chance to decide who they want to send to Tallahassee […]

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The Delegation for 7.27.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn for 7.27.17 – SD 40 epilogue; Steny Hoyer endorses Gwen Graham; Rick Scott hearts LEOs; Ben Crump hangs out a shingle; Gordon Ramsey did what?!

Cavalry already on its way to Jose Felix Diaz as RSLC commits $100K to SD 40 race

Mary Barzee Flores shakes up CD 27 primary

Yvonne Fry entering race for Dan Raulerson’s HD 58 seat

Ron DeSantis to deliver keynote at Orange County Young Republicans summit

Tuesday could be one of the important days of the 2025 Legislative Session

Naples Daily News pops lobbyist, gives state universities free pass

Richard Corcoran announces 2018 leadership in House

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.25.17