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Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2015

Already a done deal in Congress, the Iran nuclear agreement gained more momentum Sunday when former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the head of the Democratic National Committee, announced their support. Powell, secretary of state under President George W. Bush, called the agreement “a pretty good deal” that would reduce […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 5, 2015

The first op-ed I attempted to have published in a newspaper was flatly rejected by the Tallahassee Democrat. Twenty years later, the Democrat is still dismissing me. As a freshman at Florida State University, I submitted an unwieldy, egocentric portrait of college life at FSU. The Democrat‘s editorial page editor at the time was Mary Ann Lindley. After I applied to […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 4, 2015

That’s what I am talking about! I have been getting a fair share of grief as well as attaboys for my recent “If I owned the Tallahassee Democrat” posts. My point has been that, other than Noles news, the Democrat is generally not breaking company town news. It ignores the intrigue and seems to be ignoring a large […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 3, 2015

Courtesy of the Associated Press’ Gary Fineout who, along with Matt Dixon of POLITICO Florida, have a track record of taking on agency heads and staff who make huge gaffes that result in their agencies getting bad press, is the story that dropped Wednesday on how DMS managed to botch a recent My Florida Net2 bid […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 2, 2015

If there is a bigger name in local Tallahassee politics than State Attorney Willie Meggs, tell me. On Monday, the prosecutor who investigated numerous state politicians and conducted a high-profile probe into rape allegations against Jameis Winston announced he was ending his lengthy career. Meggs said would not seek re-election next year when his current term expires. The […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 2, 2015

The telecommunications company now responsible for providing phone and Internet service to the state of Florida is raising questions about a major new contract awarded to a rival vendor. AT&T now has the current contract that expires in 2016. But the company contends the administration of Gov. Rick Scott changed the requirements for a new […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 1, 2015

The 100 most influential Floridians in state politics will be revealed in the forthcoming edition of INFLUENCE Magazine. Set to debut during the week of Oct. 19, the fall edition of INFLUENCE Magazine will profile the 100 people who leave the biggest footprints in Florida politics, but are not in elected office. From lobbyists and major donors to academics […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2015

If you are the child of an extremely successful parent, you probably have things pretty good. Good for you. Chances are quite high that you likely have a fairly cush job (if you even work at all), a comfortable life and take advantage of all that your fortunate situation has handed you. Let’s face it; […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2015

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It comes as no surprise that support for medical marijuana continues to grow, as discussions surrounding the implementation of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014 continues to heat up. Recently, Sarasota state Representative Greg Steube filed a bill to expand the state’s low THC medical cannabis regime. And a survey was conducted by St. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2015

If I were running for the state Senate in Broward County and was likely to be running in a Democratic primary, there is a pretty long list of notables I would want on my announcement news release. In this dream of mine, I would have one of the top Democrats in the country – notice the little “r” […]

Peter Schorsch

Debbie Wasserman Schultz comes out for Iran nuclear deal

If I owned the Tallahassee Democrat — the “Gerald Ensley proves my point” edition

If I owned the Tallahassee Democrat – The “That’s what I’m talking about” edition

State agency follies continue: This time its DMS’ turn in the barrel

If I owned the Tallahassee Democrat – Part 2

Nearly $400 million state contract protested by AT&T

Coming in October: The INFLUENCE 100 – The top influencers in Florida politics

What I think I think about Lauren Book

Challenging traditional views of medical marijuana with compassion

Lauren Book to announce Senate bid with an impressive list of notable Broward endorsements