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Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2015

Ted Cruz is NOT the real hypocrite. While declaring himself a candidate for U.S. president at the self-proclaimed “largest Christian University in the world,” Ted Cruz said he would not just overturn Obamacare, but would repeal “every word” of it. Every. Last. Word. And then a few hours later – seriously, less than a day […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2015

Bills are gaining momentum in both the House and Senate and to rein in a rapidly-growing insurance scam in which sketchy trial lawyers and remediation firms are getting stressed-out homeowners to sign over their policy benefits and rights after a burst water pipe or similar home emergency. Assignment of Benefits (AOB) is a long-used legal […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2015

Bills are gaining momentum in both the House and Senate and to rein in a rapidly-growing insurance scam in which sketchy trial lawyers and remediation firms are getting stressed-out homeowners to sign over their policy benefits and rights after a burst water pipe or similar home emergency. Assignment of Benefits (AOB) is a long-used legal […]

Peter SchorschMarch 24, 2015

After an increasingly contentious runoff election, Democrat Guido Maniscalco narrowly defeated Republican Jackie Toledo on Tuesday to represent the formerly nonpartisan District 6 on the Tampa City Council. Maniscalco, a 30-year-old West Tampa jeweler, took a late lead over Toledo, a civil engineer at CPH Engineers in Tampa, to win by less than 2 percentage points — 51 to 49 percent. Only […]

Peter SchorschMarch 24, 2015

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham can breathe easier, at least if her former opponent’s chief aide knows what he’s talking about. Jonathan Hayes, who was chief of staff for former Congressman Steve Southerland, has emailed members of the Bay County Republican Executive Committee saying the two-term Republican won’t seek a rematch against Graham in 2016. “Just wanted […]

Peter SchorschMarch 23, 2015

Sometimes, the little bills are the good ones. Sometimes, the bills that don’t involve eye-catching headlines or involve hot-button issues like guns on campus, how to use Amendment 1 money, or who should check the genitalia of folks using the bathroom, often get little notice. It’s that way with the effort to ban Palcohol. On one hand, […]

Peter SchorschMarch 23, 2015

Governor Rick Scott will kick off “Cut My Taxes Week” on Tuesday, March 24th at the Florida State Capitol. A booth will be set up at the Plaza Level Rotunda from Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am – 3:00pm where Floridians can bring their bills and use the tax cut calculator to see their savings with […]

Peter SchorschMarch 23, 2015

Governor Rick Scott will kick off “Cut My Taxes Week” on Tuesday, March 24th at the Florida State Capitol. A booth will be set up at the Plaza Level Rotunda from Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am – 3:00pm where Floridians can bring their bills and use the tax cut calculator to see their savings with […]

Peter SchorschMarch 23, 2015

It’s been an interesting six months for Republican political operative Mike Grissom, someone we’ve described as one of the brightest minds in Florida politics. After inexplicably leaving the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the former Executive Director of the Republican Party of Florida quarterbacked Leslie Dougher’s unsuccessful re-election bid as Chair of the RPOF. Since then, […]

Peter SchorschMarch 22, 2015

When writing about political gaffes, columnists invariably cite the Michael Kinsley quote that defined such foot-in-mouth moments as “when a politician tells the truth — some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.” By that standard, David Johnson, the interim executive director of the Republican Party of Florida, committed one helluva gaffe. Quoted by The […]

Peter Schorsch
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Ted Cruz isn't the real hypocrite over Obamacare

‘Assignment of benefits’ a bonanza for trial lawyers and vendors, bad for consumers

'Assignment of benefits' a bonanza for trial lawyers and vendors, bad for consumers

Guido Maniscalco beats Jackie Toledo in bitter Tampa council race

Steve Southerland won’t challenge Gwen Graham in 2016, former staff chief says

Powdered alcohol … the next date rape drug?

Gov. Scott kicks-off “Cut My Taxes Week”

Gov. Scott kicks-off "Cut My Taxes Week"

The return of Mike Grissom

David Johnson’s spot-on gaffe