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Peter SchorschFebruary 11, 2015

I admit it, I fell for it hook, line, and sinker. But so, too, did Marc Caputo of Politico and Adam Smith of the Tampa Bay Times. The con? That U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has developed an elaborate fall-back plan to run for Florida governor in 2018 if he a) runs for president and does not […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 11, 2015

I admit it, I fell for it hook, line, and sinker. But so, too, did Marc Caputo of Politico and Adam Smith of the Tampa Bay Times. The con? That U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has developed an elaborate fall-back plan to run for Florida governor in 2018 if he a) runs for president and does not […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 11, 2015

LSN Partners announced today that prominent Republican strategist Jesse Manzano-Plaza has joined the firm. And with Manzano-Plaza’s hiring, LSN is starting a new company division — LSN Communications. LSN Communications will be a bipartisan, bilingual consultancy, providing full-service public relations, public affairs, media relations, crisis communications and issue advocacy services to existing clients and creating […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Governor Scott, Excuse my impertinence, but I’m talking to you. Today, a Quinnipiac poll shows that more Floridians disapprove of your performance as governor than approve of it, this despite the fact that you just spent $80 million burnishing your TV image and Floridians’ generally sunny outlook about the future of the Sunshine State. How […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

After agreeing to legislative leaders’ requests to analyze and rank four applicants seeking sports incentives from the state, the Office of Economic and Demographic Research puts the applications from the City of Orlando and the City of Jacksonville at the top of the list, according to a documents first obtained by FloridaPolitics.com House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said late […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Of the more than 6,000 concerned parents and education advocates who took part in a tele-town hall meeting Monday night, 69 percent said they think Florida schools are on the wrong track. Only 13 percent thought public schools were on the right track. The “Speaking Up For Students” event hosted by the group Progress Florida […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Governor Scott, Excuse my impertinence, but I’m talking to you. Today, a Quinnipiac poll shows that more Floridians disapprove of your performance as governor than approve of it, this despite the fact that you just spent $80 million burnishing your TV image and Floridians’ generally sunny outlook about the future of the Sunshine State. How […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Governor Scott, Excuse my impertinence, but I’m talking to you. Today, a Quinnipiac poll shows that more Floridians disapprove of your performance as governor than approve of it, this despite the fact that you just spent $80 million burnishing your TV image and Floridians’ generally sunny outlook about the future of the Sunshine State. How […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Today, Jeb Bush returns to Tallahassee like Julius Caesar after the Gallic Wars, bestriding the narrow city like a colossus. In addition to an afternoon “summit” on education, Bush will attend three fundraisers for his Right to Rise political committees, including a dinner at lobbyist Chris Dudley‘s residence, where donors are expected to contribute $100,000. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2015

Today, Jeb Bush returns to Tallahassee like Julius Caesar after the Gallic Wars, bestriding the narrow city like a colossus. In addition to an afternoon “summit” on education, Bush will attend three fundraisers for his Right to Rise political committees, including a dinner at lobbyist Chris Dudley‘s residence, where donors are expected to contribute $100,000. […]

Peter Schorsch

Is “Marco for Governor” a wolf ticket?

Is "Marco for Governor" a wolf ticket?

Personnel note: Jesse Manzano-Plaza, Ben Pollara launch new bipartisan comms division of LSN Partners

Peter Schorsch: Gov. Scott and D-list team fail at policy, people & process

Applications for sports subsidies get ranked; Orlando, Jacksonville come out on top

Florida schools are on the wrong track, survey from Progress Florida says

Dear Governor Scott: It’s not working!

Dear Governor Scott: It's not working!

Jack Latvala says he’s all in with Jeb Bush for president

Jack Latvala says he's all in with Jeb Bush for president