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

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2015

Despite his impending book tour with its planned trips to Iowa and Nevada, an increasing number of signs point to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio forgoing a full-scale presidential run, seeking re-election in 2016 and running for Florida governor in 2018. In early January, devout Rubio-watcher Marc Caputo of Politico wrote that there is “increasing political chatter that Rubio is well-positioned to run […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2015

Mitt Romney opposed the government’s rescue of U.S. automakers. So did Jeb Bush. Both worked in finance and backed the Wall Street bailout. Both are advocates of tax cuts that Democrats contend only benefit the wealthy and big business. While the first actual votes of the next presidential campaign may be a year away, Democrats […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2015

Despite his impending book tour with its planned trips to Iowa and Nevada, an increasing number of signs point to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio forgoing a full-scale presidential run, seeking re-election in 2016 and running for Florida governor in 2018. In early January, devout Rubio-watcher Marc Caputo of Politico wrote that there is “increasing political chatter that Rubio is well-positioned to run […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2015

Despite his impending book tour with its planned trips to Iowa and Nevada, an increasing number of signs point to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio forgoing a full-scale presidential run, seeking re-election in 2016 and running for Florida governor in 2018. In early January, devout Rubio-watcher Marc Caputo of Politico wrote that there is “increasing political chatter that Rubio is well-positioned to run […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) has hired Melissa Langley as Development and Political Coordinator. Langley will oversee TFG’s political fundraising efforts, and plan and execute special events for clients and partners. She also will be aiding in development and implementation of the firm’s strategic marketing activities. Her work will be instrumental in TFG’s continued success and […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

One voice which was heard loud and clear at the Department of Health’s negotiated rulemaking committee was an individual without standing in the state Florida. Indeed, Joel Stanley dominated much of Wednesday’s conversation covering all issues from the importance of access to cannabis strains, to hiring chemists and other out of state experts with prior cannabis experience. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

One voice which was heard loud and clear at the Department of Health’s negotiated rulemaking committee was an individual without standing in the state Florida. Indeed, Joel Stanley dominated much of Wednesday’s conversation covering all issues from the importance of access to cannabis strains, to hiring chemists and other out of state experts with prior cannabis experience. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015

Two Republican state lawmakers submitted new bills today to remove Florida’s “wall of separation” between grocery and liquor stores. House Bill 499, filed by state Rep. John Wood, and Senate Bill 468 from state Sen. Denise Grimsley seeks to repeal Florida’s “outdated and inconvenient” separation law. Both bills will be considered in the 2015 legislative session that starts […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is emerging as the Republican front-runner in an early look at possible presidential primaries in the critical swing states of Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. However, even with Mitt Romney out of the race, Bush’s only clear dominance is in Florida, according to a Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll released today. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015

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Former Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard is joining white-shoe law firm Foley & Lardner. A formal announcement is expected soon. Vinyard, a former Jacksonville shipbuilding executive, resigned his DEP post in December and was replaced by Cliff Wilson. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Vineyard in 2011. “Secretary Vinyard is a welcome addition to Foley […]

Peter Schorsch

Peter Schorsch: Rick Scott could seize Marco Rubio's Senate seat

Democratic effort to define Jeb Bush starts with Mitt Romney

The ultimate case against ‘Marco Rubio for Governor’

The ultimate case against 'Marco Rubio for Governor'

Personnel note: The Fiorentino Group hires Melissa Langley

Dept. of Health allowing Colorado to dominate Charlotte’s Web rulemaking process

Dept. of Health allowing Colorado to dominate Charlotte's Web rulemaking process

Sen. Denise Grimsley, Rep. John Wood file bills to repeal alcohol separation laws

Top 3 in poll of Florida GOP primary voters go Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee

Former DEP Sec’y Herschel Vinyard set to join Foley & Lardner law and lobbying firm