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Peter SchorschOctober 7, 2016

A new poll commissioned by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee shows Charlie Crist maintaining a double-digit lead over incumbent Republican David Jolly. Crist leads Jolly by a 50-39 percent margin. The 11 percent of undecided voters lean Democratic by a 37-20 percent margin. Despite this healthy lead, the Crist campaign would do well not to […]

Peter SchorschOctober 7, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, and Jim Rosica THE POLITICS OF MATTHEW Kevin Cate of CATECOMM, a veteran of many campaigns and storms, shares some smart notes with Sunburn about the politics of Hurricane Matthew and voting-by-mail in Florida. The most […]

Peter SchorschOctober 7, 2016

Mayernick Group legislative consultant Jodi Stevens has left the firm for a new role as director of government affairs for PACE Center for Girls. PACE is a statewide nonprofit prevention and early intervention model, which specializes in education, counseling, and advocacy for middle- and high school-aged girls. Stevens, one of SaintPetersBlog’s “30 under 30” class of 2015, was most recently […]

Peter SchorschOctober 7, 2016

In the greater Tampa Bay area, we’re the lucky ones just now. Hurricane Matthew is churning north, bearing down on Florida’s eastern flank, threatening the coasts with their charming names: Gold, Treasure, Space, First … now suddenly sounding like the beaches of Normandy — Utah, Omaha, Juno, Gold, and Sword. So much likely destruction, so […]

Peter SchorschOctober 6, 2016

The Sandy aid bill, providing $9.7B in aid, otherwise passed unanimously through the Senate.

Peter SchorschOctober 6, 2016

Many tidbits come across my desk, but this one jumped off my screen: Gary Farmer was just “awarded” an A+ rating by … wait for it … the National Rifle Association. If that doesn’t shock you, allow me to explain. During a very heated Democratic primary battle versus Jim Waldman in Senate District 34, the NRA’s […]

Peter SchorschOctober 5, 2016

The Florida Retail Federation announced Wednesday they are endorsing State Rep. Frank Artiles in the race for Senate District 40. “Frank has been a friend of retailing during his years as an influential member of the Florida House, and as a small business owner he understands the impact that onerous regulations can have in impacting […]

Peter SchorschOctober 5, 2016

It’s not clear who made the bigger mistake in the race for House District 60. Is it Democrat David Singer, who falsely claimed the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce? Or is it the Tampa Bay Times’ Richard Danielson for reporting about the endorsement without verifying it with the Chamber? “We have not and will not be […]

Peter SchorschOctober 5, 2016

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation advised its policyholders Wednesday to update their policy information ahead of Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to pass along Florida’s east coast Thursday through Saturday. “Policyholders need to remember that their personal safety is the highest priority,” said Barry Gilway, Citizens president, CEO, and executive director. “Take precautions and follow instructions […]

Peter SchorschOctober 5, 2016

Floridians aren’t fans of trial attorneys. A Florida Chamber Political Institute statewide poll released last week found 35 percent of Floridians said they had an unfavorable view of plaintiff trial lawyers. The survey — conducted Sept. 15 through Sept. 20 — found 14 percent had a favorable opinion of trial attorneys, while 24 percent said […]

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Latest polling should serve as a warning to ‘Mean David’ Jolly

Sunburn for 10.07.16 – The politics of Matthew

Personnel note: Jodi Stevens leaving Mayernick Group for new role at PACE Center for Girls

Tom Jackson: Let’s be careful out there, even on Matthew’s ‘safe’ side

Ron DeSantis voted against Hurricane Sandy aid. How will he vote next week?

Despite vow to ‘take on’ gun lobby, Gary Farmer earns an A+ rating from NRA. How?

Florida Retail Federation endorses Frank Artiles in SD 40

David Singer’s big mistake would be worth blogging about — if Jackie Toledo weren’t so press averse

Citizens suggests policyholders update insurance ahead of Matthew

Poll finds more Floridians have unfavorable view of trial attorneys