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

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2016

I admit I’m a political junkie; after all, I run a website called Florida Politics. What I love about politics and these final months of the campaign season is you can always see new and innovative ways folks are trying to communicate with voters. Facebook realized the power of video storytelling when it saw the huge success […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2016

Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton 42-39 percent in Florida in a new poll published by Quinnipiac University. That’s a major shift from a similar survey three weeks ago, which had Clinton up by eight percentage points, 47-40 percent. Trump’s lead increases when you add in Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and the Green Party’s Jill Stein. Trump leads Clinton 41-36 percent, with […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2016

‘Tis the season. It’s that most wonderful time of the year when candidates running in this fall’s elections begin to make the rounds at candidate forums, hob nobs, straw polls and Tiger Bay debates. It’s at these events candidates can begin to distinguish themselves from their opponents with a quick retort — or a regrettable gaffe. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2016

More than 300 candidates are running for the 160 seats in the Florida House and Senate. And, try as we will, FloridaPolitics.com won’t be able to interview them all. So we are asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and why they […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 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. THIS IS THE END, BEAUTIFUL FRIEND Bernie Sanders improbable year-long run for the Democratic nomination officially will end later this morning when he is expected to endorse Hillary Clinton in Portsmouth, New […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2016

For almost 40 years, “Inside the NFL” has been able to capture the attention of football fans despite airing several days after the action on the field has occurred. While the basic elements of the show are the same as any other sports recap show, featuring highlights of the week’s games and discussion of events around the league, the […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2016

More than 300 candidates are running for the 160 seats in the Florida House and Senate. And, try as we will, FloridaPolitics.com won’t be able to interview them all. So we are asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and why they […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2016

Last month, several state lawmakers were elected, or re-elected, without opposition. Offering congratulations and well wishes to this new crop of legislators is Orlando Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson. But that’s not all. Thompson has been busy leaving messages on answering machines across the state: “Hello, this is Sen. Geraldine Thompson calling to congratulate you […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Lloyd Dunkelberger, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. DALLAS SHOOTINGS PROMPT RARE RESTRAINT, CALLS FOR UNDERSTANDING FROM CANDIDATES The shootings marked the second time the fledgling general election campaign has been upended by violence. Just one month ago, […]

Peter SchorschJuly 10, 2016

Florida’s new insurance commissioner has a rare, meaningful and high-stakes opportunity to earn his chops and establish his credibility for years to come. He can demonstrate he has the mettle to stand up to the insurance industry to the benefit of both consumers and the business community. How often does that happen? Just three months […]

Peter Schorsch

On revamped website, ‘Vote No on 2’ campaign embraces power of video

Quinnipiac poll of Florida: Donald Trump 42%, Hillary Clinton 39%

5 reasons I’m looking forward to tonight’s “Popcorn & Politics” event

Meet Amy Mercado, Democrat running for Florida House District 48

Sunburn for 7.12.16 – This is the end, beautiful friend

Showtime’s ‘The Circus’ is to politics what ‘Inside the NFL’ is to football

Meet Wengay Newton, Democrat running for Florida House District 70

Geraldine Thompson may want to rethink calling unopposed candidates with money pitch

Sunburn for 7.11.16 – Aftermath

Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has rare chance to bust Florida workers’ comp cartel