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

Peter SchorschApril 16, 2015

Like Peter denying the Lord three times, DEP Secretary Jon Steverson denied that his department forbids the use of those terrifying words. “Climate change. Climate change. Climate change.” Yes, he actually said it three times as though to put an emphatic biblical stamp on the matter, hoping to finally put the issue to rest. He […]

Peter SchorschApril 15, 2015

The last thing Democrat Annette Taddeo needs is another bump in the road on the so-far rocky campaign trail, but she may well have one on her hands. According to blogger and activist Jason Henry, Taddeo is not immune to some of the racially tinged criticisms that have befallen some of her Anglo counterparts in the Florida Democratic Party. Henry said that while he […]

Peter SchorschApril 14, 2015

The battle over a Florida boy’s circumcision has moved to federal court. A federal civil rights complaint was filed late Monday on behalf of the 4-year-old by his mother Heather Hironimus after her efforts failed in state courts. Hironimus fled with her son despite a judge’s order to appear in court and to allow the […]

Peter SchorschApril 14, 2015

There’s no doubt that one has to have giant stones to think they’re smart enough and charismatic enough to run the free world. Marco Rubio falls into that category. “I have heard some suggest that I should step aside and wait my turn, ” Rubio said toward the end of his 18-minute-plus speech at the […]

Peter SchorschApril 13, 2015

Thanks to an interesting and oft-forgotten historical footnote, the origin of the terms “Upper Chamber” and “Lower Chamber” are not related to power, but were originally derived from the actual physical location of the respective legislative bodies. The story goes that during the first meetings of Congress in NYC’s Federal Hall, the U.S. Senate occupied […]

Peter SchorschApril 13, 2015

To paraphrase Donald Rumsfeld, sometimes you go to war with the Senate President you have, not the Senate President you might want or wish to have at a later time. Soon, Florida Senate Republicans will be at war. Well it’s really hard to describe campaigning against the bungling Florida Democratic Party as being at war, but it’s […]

Peter SchorschApril 13, 2015

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Thanks to an interesting and oft-forgotten historical footnote, the origin of the terms “Upper Chamber” and “Lower Chamber” are not related to power, but were originally derived from the actual physical location of the respective legislative bodies. The story goes that during the first meetings of Congress in NYC’s Federal Hall, the U.S. Senate occupied […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2015

According to an announcement-day social media post from a source familiar the Hillary Clinton campaign, former Charlie Crist for Governor Finance Director Greg Goddard will be Hillary Clinton’s finance chief in Florida. “Jaret [Davis of Greenberg Traurig, a well-known figure in Florida Democratic circles], you should get to know Greg. He’s one of my very best friends in the world and the new Florida finance […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2015

American Dream Miami, the mega-mall entertainment center proposed for northwest Miami-Dade County, has come up against political heavyweights who want to derail the project. The owners of Sawgrass Mills and Aventura Mall have launched an all-out effort to derail the mega-mall before it can get off the ground. They’re hoping to persuade a majority of the […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2015

Freshman state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia has been busy juggling two balls in the air, as also the newly elected Republican Party of Florida chair. Now, the star of the “Government Gone Wild” videos is indirectly accused of trying to add a third – Florida House Speaker – in what could be referred to as a political “Coup Gone Wild.” The […]

Peter Schorsch

DEP chief says “climate change” 3 times but rooster didn’t crow

Annette Taddeo represents problem blacks have with state Democrats

Civil rights case filed to stop Florida boy’s circumcision

Marco Rubio says he’s ready to be president — but will Republicans follow?

Peter Schorsch: Can Florida's 'Upper House' keep the upper hand?

Time for an end to Joe Negron vs. Jack Latvala

Unstoppable force of the state Senate meets immovable object of the state House

Greg Goddard headed to Hillaryworld to be Florida finance director

Governor, Cabinet should look through smoke, support American Dream Miami

GOP leaders question Blaise Ingoglia’s role in plot against Eric Eisnaugle