Peter Schorsch, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Peter SchorschJune 2, 2017

Bridges have one purpose, to get people safely from one place to another. Being aesthetically pleasing is just a bonus. Drama should not be part of the deal. Yet no bridge has come as much drama as the proposed I-395 overpass through Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. It’s time to end the spectacle and move forward. The […]

Peter SchorschJune 2, 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. ANOTHER COURT WIN FOR UBER IN FLORIDA A former Uber driver has lost his bid to have class-action litigation against the company centralized in a South Florida federal court. The Judicial Panel […]

Peter SchorschJune 2, 2017

When you are a relatively unknown candidate running in a large state like Florida, and you have neither the marquis name of your chief opponent nor the checkbook of the incumbent you are hoping to replace, it helps to get a steady stream of good press. Frankly, it’s one of the only plays you have. […]

Peter SchorschJune 1, 2017

Ballard Partners is continuing to expand its Capitol Hill footprint with the addition of veteran policy professional Rebecca Benn. Benn joins the Florida-based firm’s recently opened Washington, D.C. office. She brings more than two decades of Congressional and corporate experience. “We are pleased to welcome Rebecca to our growing team in the nation’s Capital,” said […]

Peter SchorschJune 1, 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. ATTENTION, FLORIDIANS: HURRICANE SEASON STARTS NOW The Sunshine State’s 11-year storm free streak ended in 2016, when two storms — Hurricane Hermine and Hurricane Matthew — swept through the state. Hermine, a […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 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. Here’s a travel tip for when you visit Paris: don’t tell your French tour guide that “some people believe the American culinary scene is on par with France’s.” We were walking — […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 2017

Summer is here — well, unofficially at least. And with it comes cookouts, summer vacations, and the start of the 2018 election cycle (again, unofficially). With a tumultuous legislative session in our rearview mirror and a jam-packed election cycle on the horizon, the answers to these 14 questions (plus a fill-in-the-blank) could shape the future of […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 2017

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum received some possibly unsettling news this week. The Democratic candidate for governor, who has led Tallahassee since November 2014, learned that his city is the most dangerous in Florida. That dubious distinction came by way of a survey from the blog 24/7 Wall St, which reviewed data from the FBI Uniform Crime Report […]

Peter SchorschMay 30, 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. Bonjour from the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Our transatlantic cruise reached its final destination in Copenhagen, where we disembarked to take in the fascinating Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park […]

Peter SchorschMay 28, 2017

Former Mayor Rick Baker continues building momentum in his quest to return for a third term as St. Petersburg Mayor. Coming off a successful campaign kickoff event last week, Baker, who served two terms from 2001-2010, is following with another high-profile reception Wednesday in Clearwater Beach. Co-chairs of the event – with the tagline “Proven Leadership” […]

Peter Schorsch

Time to move forward with the Miami I-395 project, reconnect a divided Overtown

Sunburn for 6.2.17 – Another Uber win; Ashley Moody for AG; new House candidates galore; Aramis Ayala on the record; the Marlins can’t draw

Andrew Gillum’s terrible, horrible, no good press week

Ballard Partners continues D.C. expansion, adds public policy veteran Rebecca Benn

Sunburn for 6.1.17 – Hurricane season is here; Gov. gets budget; Adam Putnam’s big $#’s; Ballard Partners’ latest hire

Sunburn for 5.31.17 – Rick Scott’s budget strategy; Bad news for Andrew Gillum; He-Man on the ballot; Jeb Bush no longer fishing for the Marlins

15 big questions facing Florida politics heading into summer

Bad news for Andrew Gillum? Tallahassee named most dangerous city in Florida

Sunburn for 5.30.17 – Special Session when?; Budget turkeys where? Filed for SD 40 who? Fix ‘stand your ground’ how?

Pinellas GOP heavyweights raising money for Rick Baker on Wednesday in Clearwater Beach