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Peter SchorschApril 26, 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. Interested in health care? Better head to Central Florida. The annual Florida Health Care Affordability Summit, hosted by the Foundation for Associated Industries of Florida, kicks off today in Orlando. The […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2016

Like too many lawmakers and elected officials throughout Florida, state Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda did not vote in the March 15 Presidential Preference Primary, as reported by the Tallahassee Democrat and WTSP’s Noah Pransky. Most of those elected who failed to show up and do what they frequently ask voters to do — you know, VOTE — went belly […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2016

On Monday evening, state Rep. Darryl Rouson will hold a fundraiser for his campaign to replace term-limited Arthenia Joyner in the Florida Senate. Within local Democratic political circles, the usual suspects are on the host committee: County Commissioners Charlie Justice, Janet Long, and Ken Welch, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, and almost all of the St. Pete City Council. Running against Tampa’s Ed Narain and Betty Reed, […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 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. DEBATE NIGHT IN THE SUNSHINE STATE With four months until the primary, two U.S. Senate hopefuls are set to square off in a live debate at 7 p.m. In one corner, Democratic […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2016

Will Gwen Graham’s announcement that she’s “seriously considering running for Governor” cause a gunning of the campaign engines? As a website devoted to Florida politics, let’s hope so. Let’s take two examples. On the Democratic side, contender Bob Buckhorn has played it coy. As far back as last June, the Tampa mayor wouldn’t say which way he was […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2016

Will Gwen Graham‘s announcement that she’s “seriously considering running for Governor” cause a gunning of the campaign engines? As a website devoted to Florida politics, let’s hope so. Let’s take two examples. On the Democratic side, contender Bob Buckhorn has played it coy. As far back as last June, the Tampa Mayor wouldn’t say which […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2016

It’s bad enough when the entire House leadership team endorses your opponent, but it’s probably the definition of a bad news day for a candidate when a leading newspaper forgets you’re even running. In the race to replace Patrick Murphy — while the GOP side has a slew of contenders and someone could be forgiven for […]

Peter SchorschApril 22, 2016

With four months and a week until the August 30 primary, stakes are high in Jacksonville politics for electeds and candidates from the local to the federal level. For John Rutherford, who filed Wednesday to run in Congressional District 4, stakes are definitely high. As a poll commissioned by FloridaPolitics.com suggested, it’s Rutherford’s race to lose. […]

Peter SchorschApril 22, 2016

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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. WHERE DOES GWEN GRAHAM GO FROM HERE? Specifically, the 53-year-old Democratic congresswoman declared she’s thinking about a run for Governor in 2018 because, really, where else does she have to […]

Peter SchorschApril 22, 2016

As the global community celebrates Earth Day April 22, farmers for America’s largest sugar producer are highlighting their role in safeguarding South Florida land and water resources. Now in its 46th year, Earth Day is the largest secular observance on the planet, with more than 1 billion people observing a day of eco-friendly engagement and […]

Peter Schorsch

Sunburn for April 26 – AIF health care summit gets underway; Recapping Alan Grayson vs. David Jolly; Dwight Dudley exits; Sean Pittman honored

Calling B.S. on Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda

On Darryl Rouson’s evolution

Sunburn for April 25 – Alan Grayson vs. David Jolly; CLC vs. Caros Beruff; Matt Gaetz’ road trip; Keep the Bridge Open

Peter Schorsch: Gwen Graham wants Rick Scott's job; others being coy

Takeaways from Tallahassee – Gwen Graham wants Rick Scott’s job, but he’s still pretty busy in it

WSJ moves on, Randy Perkins clear Democratic nominee in District 18 race

Jacksonville Bold for 4.22.16 – Yes for Jax and ‘No’ is not an option

Sunburn for April 22 – Where does Gwen Graham go from here?

For Earth Day 2016, sugar farmers celebrate history of sustainability, conservation