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

Peter SchorschApril 21, 2016

A former Washington law firm and one of its top partners did not violate Florida’s lobbying laws when appealing to the state attorney general, Pam Bondi, and her staff on behalf of corporate clients, the Florida Commission on Ethics has concluded after a 16-month investigation, reports the New York Times. The finding came even though an outside lawyer […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2016

FloridaPolitics.com today released the results of a poll of a possible GOP primary in the race for Florida’s 4th Congressional District. The most significant finding of the poll may be that former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford is the early frontrunner to succeed Ander Crenshaw. But that is not the poll’s most interesting data point. That would be […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2016

With Republican Rick Baker announcing last week that he will not run in Florida’s battleground 13th Congressional District, it’s widely thought that the winner of the Democratic primary will succeed U.S. Rep. David Jolly in Congress. Seeking to replace him are former Gov. Charlie Crist and political newcomer Eric Lynn. A new poll shows that […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2016

It’s been about a week since U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw announced he would not seek re-election this November, setting off a scramble in northeast Florida to fill his congressional shoes. But in this brief time, former Sheriff John Rutherford has already emerged as the clear frontrunner to succeed Crenshaw in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. Rutherford captures […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 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. CELEBRATE TAXPAYER INDEPENDENCE DAY TODAY via Florida TaxWatch – Today, Floridians will celebrate Taxpayer Independence Day 2016, the first day of the year where taxpayers are no longer working to pay off their tax bill […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2016

It appears that Corrine Brown may have reached her political end. The long-awaited final defeat in the redistricting trial came down Monday night. Her camp was slow to comment, saying she was “disappointed.” Less disappointed: Duval Democrats, such as former state Senator Tony Hill, current state Senator Audrey Gibson, state Representative Mia Jones, and Mr. Next […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2016

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Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young announced she would kick off her campaign for Senate District 18 with a fundraiser May 3. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1601 South MacDill Ave. For more information, or to RSVP for the event, contact Sydney Ridley at [email protected]. The House Majority Leader […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2016

Carlos Beruff’s first TV spot of his Senate campaign falls somewhat short of the mark, at least according to the political pros who make up FloridaPolitics.com’s Political Ad Watch club. In the 30-second “Forget Them,” that began airing statewide earlier this month, the Manatee County developer embraces his outsider position, an issue that has become […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 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. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND The first meaningful New York presidential primary in more than two decades is finally here, and the big question on the GOP side is not whether […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2016

An out-of-district Republican filed Friday to run against Saint Petersburg Democratic Rep. Dwight Dudley in House District 68. According to Federal Elections Commission records, Joseph “JB” Bensmihen had been running for the South Florida congressional seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel before filing for the Pinellas County-based Florida House district. Florida House […]

Peter Schorsch

Pam Bondi would not talk to Florida ethics investigators

The most important data point in today’s poll about the CD 4 race (hint: it’s not about that race)

In CD 13, poll shows Eric Lynn closing the gap on Charlie Crist

Poll shows John Rutherford is frontrunner in race to replace Ander Crenshaw

Sunburn for April 20 – Donald Trump takes NY; Carlos Beruff’s bad day; Panhandle dominoes; No alimony reform for you

Jacksonville Bold for 4.19.16 – Corrine-pocalypse Now

Dana Young launching Senate bid with Tampa kickoff event May 3

Political Ad Watch Club unpacks Carlos Beruff’s first TV spot in Senate campaign

Sunburn for April 19 – I heart NY politics; Alan Grayson, David Jolly to debate; Corrine Brown loses court play; Dwight Dudley draws challenger

Dwight Dudley draws challenge from Palm Beach Republican