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Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2015

It was probably about dozen or so years ago when I first realized this. I recall an interview with a military advisor on FOX News who was describing how amazingly awesome the war in the Middle East was going. “So, General, is this among the best military operations you have ever witnessed?” “Tell us just […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2015

Last year, Southern Strategy Group picked up former Florida House Appropriations Chairman Seth McKeel, and he has been busily building a powerful lobbying presence in the lucrative Tampa Bay market. SSG’s Georgia office apparently took note, because this week their Atlanta-based office announced they are hiring longtime Georgia lawmaker and former House Appropriations Chairman Ben […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2015

Before launching his U.S. Senate run, which is expected to come soon, Carlos Lopez-Cantera is getting blasted by Florida Democrats who already want him to drop out. A new email from the Florida Democratic Party says last week was nothing but a headache for the Lieutenant Governor, who says he will announce a decision on Marco Rubio’s Senate seat July […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2015

Sarah Criser is moving to Moore Communications Group after more than five years as a spokeswoman for several elected officials in Florida and Washington, D.C. Criser, a University of Florida graduate, previously was communications director for Ohio Rep. Bob Latta, and as press secretary for U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Tarpon Springs. Tallahassee-based MCG is […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2015

Children are not all the same, nor are they equally ready upon graduation for the challenges of college or the modern workforce. A new report by the bipartisan Foundation for Excellence in Education found that Florida suffers from what education experts call a “proficiency gap,” where Sunshine State students increasingly fall behind. Started in 1999 by former […]

Peter SchorschJune 28, 2015

I am certain the public’s opinion is as divided on the subjects of gay marriage and Obamacare – and, in particular, this week’s SCOTUS rulings – as the court itself. And although this is not a post about the meaning or effect of either ruling, I can’t help but wonder if dissenter-in-chief Antonin Scalia has […]

Peter SchorschJune 26, 2015

I am certain the public’s opinion is as divided on the subjects of gay marriage and Obamacare – and, in particular, this week’s SCOTUS rulings – as the court itself. And although this is not a post about the meaning or impact of either ruling, I can’t help but wonder if dissenter-in-chief Antonin Scalia has lost his […]

Peter SchorschJune 25, 2015

Hispanic residents made up almost half of Florida’s population growth last year, and the age gap between Florida’s white and minority residents continued to widen, according to figures released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Florida grew by more than 290,000 residents from July 2013 to July 2014, and more than 141,000 of those new […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2015

The final stop on Charlie Crist‘s 2014 book tour in support of his memoir was at Haslam’s in downtown St. Petersburg. By that time, Crist had already declared he was running for governor, so the event had a barnstorming feel as Crist’s family and many hometown friends attended to greet him. Also in the crowd that […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2015

Lawton had Buddy. Jeb had Frank Brogan and Toni Jennings. Charlie had the guy with the mustache. Each LG, in his or her own right, played a role – many times a significant role – in shaping public policy, in coaxing legislative deals and having a very real job in the process. Heck, Bobby Brantley even […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Is Alan Grayson a victim of the MSNBC protective cloak?

Southern Strategy Group adds another appropriations chairman — this time in Georgia

Critics want ‘do-nothing’ Carlos Lopez-Cantera to drop Senate race, before he even runs

Personnel note: Sarah Criser moves to Moore Communications

Florida’s widening student proficiency gap, and what we can do about it

Peter Schorsch: Antonin Scalia takes turn to the bizarre

Seriously, has Antonin Scalia lost his mind?

Census data: Florida growth last year driven by Hispanics

Cry me a river, Jack Latvala

Is CLC the Waldo of Florida politics?