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Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2015

While Ted Yoho may have a style that at times resembles Donald Trump’s, the firebrand Republican who offered himself as an alternative to Speaker John Boehner this year — and recently signed on as cosponsor of a motion to vacate the chair — seems to understand that presenting Trump as the GOP presidential candidate comes with some pitfalls, reports Roll […]

Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2015

Wednesday was a busy day for state Sen. Joe Negron. The Treasure Coast Republican started off Hump Day by all-but-declaring victory in the race to be president of the Florida Senate, releasing the names of his 13 senatorial colleagues who back his bid to lead the chamber in 2016-18. Just hours later, Negron’s political committee, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 26, 2015

State Senator Joe Negron this morning upped the ante in the poker game to be President of the Florida Senate in 2016-18 by releasing the names of his colleagues who have pledged their support to him. Unfortunately for Negron, this latest ploy will likely fall flat. Claiming that he has the support of “Senators who […]

Peter SchorschAugust 26, 2015

On Oct. 1, the Tampa Bay Business Journal is hosting “Disruption Day” billed as an opportunity to “foster dialogue on many facets of disruption, across sectors in health care, education, technology, media, manufacturing and others.” For whatever reason, the editors of the TBBJ have asked me to be a panelist. I guess they want to hear about how […]

Peter SchorschAugust 25, 2015

A new email has Floridians throwing a lot of shade on the “shady” solar energy amendment. Consumers for Smart Solar announced a recent poll showing Florida voters have clearly rejected the solar energy constitutional amendment offered by Floridians for Solar Choice for the 2016 ballot. Floridians, the group says, are refusing to be blinded by […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2015

Say what you will about Chris Dorworth — and I have said a lot — but the former Republican state lawmaker is having a banner week. An Orange County judge has upheld an October decision throwing out a charge of breaking state public records laws against Dorworth, reports Dan Tracy of the Orlando Sentinel. Judge […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2015

In an announcement that will only further shake up campaign machinations across the state, Secretary of State Ken Detzner has issued a directive declaring 2016 a “year of apportionment.” That means all candidates for the Senate – including those set to term out in 2018 – can continue to collect campaign funds and collect petitions across the state, not […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2015

Amid recent reports of bitter intra-GOP infighting in the Florida Legislature, the Republican Party of Florida is sending several mailers to conservative voters in Central Florida to bolster three House incumbents. Perhaps in response to criticism the party is frittering away valuable resources on “palace intrigue” ahead of a tough 2016 campaign thought to favor Democrats, Florida GOP chairman – and sitting state representative – Blaise […]

Peter SchorschAugust 21, 2015

Responding to a report in which he is listed as a customer of an online dating website for married people looking for affairs, powerful Florida House Rules Chairman Ritch Workman says he’s regrets signing up on the site and is embarrassed by the situation. The Melbourne Republican’s name can be found in the data dump involving subscribers […]

Peter SchorschAugust 21, 2015

Oh, to be state Rep. Ritch Workman. First, the powerful chairman of the Florida House Rules Committee last week was revealed to be a driver-partner for ride-sharing app Uber. “I always feel I have wasted time up here at night,” Workman told Marc Caputo of POLITICO. “At home, I have my wife, my kids, my […]

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College students pass out Plan B at Florida Atlantic University while campaigning on abortion measure. Image via A.

Ted Yoho could endorse Donald Trump

Hours after declaring victory in Senate prez race, Joe Negron invites lobbyists to swanky fundraiser

Sorry, Joe Negron, but this latest ploy for Senate Presidency is weak sauce

If I owned the Tallahassee Democrat …

Email insights: Floridians throw shade on “shady” solar amendment

Chris Dorworth an early front runner for Winner of the Week in Florida politics?

In directive, Florida elections chief declares it an “year of apportionment,” freeing up state Senate campaigns

Contrary to critics’ concerns, Florida GOP already sending mailers in battleground state House races

Ritch Workman says he’s ’embarrassed’ by Ashley Madison connection

First he’s an Uber driver, now state Rep. Ritch Workman is on AshleyMadison.com?