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Peter SchorschApril 5, 2016

After openly floating a state Senate candidacy — and thereby reneging on his promise to back state Rep. Ritch Workman in his hometown district — former Senate President Mike Haridopolos said Tuesday he will not seek to return to the Legislature. “After thoroughly considering this opportunity and the call by many in my community to run for the state Senate, weighted with what is […]

Peter SchorschApril 5, 2016

State Sen. Wilton Simpson is letting the “love flow” in his re-election bid to the Florida Senate. The Trilby Republican is hosting a special fundraising barbecue dinner and concert Thursday, April 21, featuring the Bellamy Brothers, the pop-country duo best known for their crossover 1976 hit “Let Your Love Flow.” Simpson is a highly regarded […]

Peter SchorschApril 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. The polls show Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders to be the leaders going into tonight’s Wisconsin Primary presidential election, but nothing appears to be certain in the day’s only election contest. Coming off what […]

Peter SchorschApril 4, 2016

Most candidates finding themselves without an opponent would be perfectly fine sitting back and watching the clock count down to qualifying week. Most candidates with more than a million dollars banked for their campaign would be content to hoard those dollars in the hopes saving them for the proverbial rainy day. But, as we have noted […]

Peter SchorschApril 4, 2016

One of Florida’s brightest political minds is headed into The Tiger’s Den. Steve Vancore is scheduled to speak to the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club about how state election laws prohibit great numbers from participating in the political process, and how it may get even worse on April 15. The Tallahassee pollster and political analyst will give […]

Peter SchorschApril 4, 2016

The period right after a legislative session often sees a flurry of personnel moves in the world of government and politics. Continuing this occasional series, we update you on who’s in the Departure Lounge. First up is Ryan Smith, the dedicated aide to House Speaker Steve Crisafulli. Smith has left his position as Deputy Chief of […]

Peter SchorschApril 4, 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. WHO ARE THE “30 UNDER 30 RISING STARS OF FLORIDA POLITICS” — NOMINATIONS NEEDED — Florida Politics’s fourth annual list of the “30 under 30” – thirty rising stars in Florida […]

Peter SchorschApril 3, 2016

They seemed like fair enough questions, but Pam Bondi never met a controversy that she couldn’t answer with strident responses to questions that weren’t asked. The second-term Attorney General was besieged by reporters after last week’s Cabinet meeting, wanting to know about a $25,000 political contribution made in error to her by Donald Trump’s charitable foundation three years ago. Such […]

Peter SchorschApril 2, 2016

They seemed like fair enough questions, but Pam Bondi never met a controversy that she couldn’t answer with strident responses to questions that weren’t asked. The second-term Attorney General was besieged by reporters after Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, wanting to know about a $25,000 political contribution made in error to her by Donald Trump‘s charitable foundation three years […]

Peter SchorschApril 1, 2016

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be in Tampa this month at a fundraising luncheon hosted by former Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford. Bush, son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, will appear Tuesday, April 12, at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa. Co-hosting the event, which begins at noon, is A-list lobbyist Slater Bayliss […]

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Mike Haridopolos bails on rumored return to state Senate

Nice guy Wilton Simpson lets ‘love flow’ with Bellamy Brothers concert fundraiser April 21

Sunburn for April 5: On, Wisconsin

Lauren Book launches first campaign ad of Senate bid

Steve Vancore to discuss political process at Suncoast Tiger Bay April 15

In the Departure Lounge: Ryan Smith, Sydney Ridley, and Chris Spencer

Sunburn for April 4 – Crystal balling Florida; Marco Rubio for NFL Commish?; Rick Scott’s peaceful revolution; David Jolly meets Bono

Peter Schorsch: The five biggest stories out of Tallahassee last week

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Almost as funny as an April Fools’ Day joke

George P. Bush to visit Tampa April 12 for fundraising luncheon