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Peter SchorschJuly 6, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. FOR HILLARY CLINTON, CHARACTER QUESTIONS LIKELY TO PERSIST The FBI may have spared Hillary Clinton the worst in wrapping up its investigation into her use of email as secretary of […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2016

One of the most undercovered, yet indispensable, parts of the fiscal year in Jacksonville: The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee, which is a misnomer, as one never actually sees the Mayor in the room. If the posted schedule is correct, that committee wraps Wednesday, with a “clean up” session slated for next Tuesday afternoon to resolve any issues left […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. OBAMA CAMPAIGN MACHINE REVVING UP TO ELECT HILLARY CLINTON via Josh Lederman of The Associated Press – With Obama‘s popularity rebounding, Democrats have been eagerly awaiting the president’s return to campaigning, and he’ll hold […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2016

Every party has a pooper, that’s why some people go to Fourth of July parties armed with trivia that casts doubt on conventional wisdom — especially in American history. When partygoers are lighting fireworks, exclaiming “Isn’t America beautiful?” these historical fact checkers rain the truth on their parade. Huffington Post offers 10 “truth firecrackers” to liven […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2016

A compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham: “Today we celebrate the 240th anniversary of the birth of our nation. We honor 240 years of freedom, sacrifice, hard work and the American dream. We also look to the next 240 years and beyond. We are ultimately responsible for creating a brighter […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 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. AS YOU CELEBRATE JULY 4TH, KEEP IN MIND, IT WAS JULY 2 WHICH GOT THE SHAFT On July 2nd, 1776, the Second Continental Congress of the 13 American colonies voted to formally […]

Peter SchorschJuly 2, 2016

It’s almost Independence Day, which in Florida means: Time to scare some birds. Although you can buy fireworks in the state, they’re not actually legal here. Indeed, The Tampa Tribune in 2014 called fireworks sales in Florida an “institutionalized charade,” leading one lawmaker to call for “more freedom (and) less fraud.” Retail sales are allowed only […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2016

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When it comes to the Patrick Murphy “OMG-he-exaggerated-his-resume” storyline, I am reminded of the story of the congressional aide who came storming into his boss’s office, “Mr. Chairman! Mr. Chairman! They’re lyin’ about your record!” “Calm down son. As long as they ain’t truthin’ about us.” When it comes to “truthin’” about Patrick Murphy, it […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2016

Let’s step back for a moment. A few weeks ago — yes, I know it seems like an eternity — Dwight Bullard was busy gathering fines, audit letters and FEC orders. If things stayed the same, Senate District 40, a legitimate swing and possibly even a “lean Democrat” seat was slipping out of reach. The Democrats needed […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2016

Anderson Cooper said he had every right to ask Attorney General Pam Bondi about her stance on gay marriage during an Orlando interview earlier this month. “I wasn’t asking her about things she had done a year before out of the blue,” said Cooper of his now infamous interview with Bondi in the days following […]

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Sunburn for 7.06.16 – Relief for Hillary; Convention plans for the Florida GOP; Jack Latvala for CFO?

Jacksonville Bold for 07.05.16 — What the fiscal cliff looks like

Sunburn for 7.05.16 – Back to work

10 pieces of U.S. historical trivia to rain on any July 4 party

Compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and political leaders

Sunburn for July 4th, 2016 – Happy Independence Day!

Takeaways from Tallahassee for 07.02.16 – Of algae blooms and firework booms

Patrick Murphy exaggeration storyline has been greatly exaggerated

Ana Rivas Logan underwhelms in first report for state Senate campaign

Anderson Cooper talks about Pam Bondi interview during Orlando benefit