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Peter SchorschJanuary 21, 2015

As I meet with dozens of Florida lawmakers, legislative staffers, and lobbyists in Tallahassee, inevitably the question is raised, “What is going on over there?” There being the Governor’s Office and its inexplicable courses of action as it struggles through the start of Rick Scott’s second term. What I say to these politicos is, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 21, 2015

One thing that became clear after news of the Tuesday Night Massacre broke is this: If Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, or for that matter Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, wants to win higher office in 2018, whether it be U.S. senator or governor, he must stand up to Gov. Rick Scott now. On Tuesday, Atwater challenged […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 19, 2015

Jackie Schutz, the communications director in Gov. Rick Scott’s office, is one of the rising stars of Florida politics. Scratch that. That is not accurate. Schutz is beyond that. She’s already a star. Mentored by at least two of the best professionals in the business, Brian Hughes and Cory Tilley, Schutz has already assembled an impressive […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 19, 2015

As if lying to the other members of the Florida Cabinet and circumventing the state constitution weren’t bad enough, Gov. Rick Scott’s troubles got worse over the weekend when ousted FDLE chief Gerald Bailey poured fuel on an already raging fire in Tallahassee implicating Scott and his top aides in a pay-to-play scandal and a […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 18, 2015

Republican activists rejected Gov. Rick Scott’s hand-picked party chairman Saturday and instead elected Blaise Ingoglia to lead the state GOP. Ingoglia won decisively on a second ballot, defeating Leslie Dougher 132-90. Dougher took over the Republican Party of Florida last May with Scott’s endorsement. The governor again backed her for re-election. Beyond Ingoglia himself, here […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 18, 2015

Republican activists rejected Gov. Rick Scott’s hand-picked party chairman Saturday and instead elected Blaise Ingoglia to lead the state GOP. Ingoglia won decisively on a second ballot, defeating Leslie Dougher 132-90. Dougher took over the Republican Party of Florida last May with Scott’s endorsement. The governor again backed her for re-election. Beyond Ingoglia himself, here […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 18, 2015

Fresh off of his victory as the new Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, state Representative Blaise Ingoglia is tapping two respected political veterans to lead his transition. David Johnson and Pablo Diaz will head the new Chairman’s transition efforts, Ingoglia confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com late Saturday night. Johnson is a former Executive Director of the RPOF […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 18, 2015

Fresh off of his victory as the new Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, state Representative Blaise Ingoglia is tapping two respected political veterans to lead his transition. David Johnson and Pablo Diaz will head the new Chairman’s transition efforts, Ingoglia confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com late Saturday night. Johnson is a former Executive Director of the RPOF […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2015

Less than an hour ago, Bob Buckhorn was all but re-elected to a second term as mayor of his beloved Tampa. All that stands in his way is a tomato can of a write-in candidate to whom Buckhorn should send a thank-you note for entering the race, thereby allowing him the opportunity to expend the nearly […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2015

Less than an hour ago, Bob Buckhorn was all but re-elected to a second term as mayor of his beloved Tampa. All that stands in his way is a tomato can of a write-in candidate to whom Buckhorn should send a thank-you note for entering the race, thereby allowing him the opportunity to expend the nearly […]

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One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

Say what? Rick Scott responds to Cabinet concerns about ousting FDLE commish with request to guillotine agency heads

P.S. … If Jeff Atwater wants to win in 2018, he needs to stand up to Rick Scott in 2015

Please, Jackie Schutz, don’t do it

Crystal ball: Prognostications on the unfolding FDLE scandal engulfing the Rick Scott administration

Winners and losers coming out of Blaise Ingoglia’s election as Florida GOP chair

Winners and losers coming out of Blaise Ingoglia's election as Florida GOP chair

David Johnson, Pablo Diaz to lead Blaise Ingoglia’s transition

David Johnson, Pablo Diaz to lead Blaise Ingoglia's transition

On Bob Buckhorn’s remarkable achievement

On Bob Buckhorn's remarkable achievement