Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2017

Blaise Ingoglia wants to put the Florida GOP’s second quarter fundraising numbers into context, telling state Republicans that a number of factors, including the possibility of special sessions, contributed to the mediocre haul. Ingoglia, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and a Spring Hill state representative, acknowledged that second quarter fundraising numbers “were […]

Peter SchorschJuly 13, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — A BAREFOOT PYTHON HUNTER, SPONGE HARVESTERS, AND A WEALTHY RADIO HOST WHO MAY WANT TO BE GOVERNOR — Phil Levine is getting a lot of mileage out of his deal to […]

Guest AuthorJuly 12, 2017

Goodbyes are never fun, except when they are. Even if you haven’t read “Gone With the Wind” or watched the movie, everyone knows Rhett Butler’s famously delivered line as he says goodbye and shuts the door on his relationship with Scarlett O’Hara: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn!” When I was a young […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2017

“Eddie Mush was a degenerate gambler. He was the world’s biggest loser. He was “Mush” because everything he touched turned to mush.” Now that Andrew Gillum has fired his campaign manager and finance director, a good question is who is steering his gubernatorial campaign? There are many good people (Kevin Cate among them) still aboard that […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — WHY DOESN’T MATT GAETZ RUN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL — Why doesn’t Matt Gaetz run for Attorney General in 2018? Increasingly, this is a question buzzing from the Panhandle to the Potomac. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. TIME TO GIVE PHIL LEVINE A LOOK Unless Andrew Gillum quickly turns his fledgling campaign around, the race for the Democratic nomination for governor will soon be down to two candidates: Gwen […]

Peter SchorschJuly 10, 2017

Why doesn’t Matt Gaetz run for Attorney General in 2018? Increasingly, this is a question buzzing from the Panhandle to the Potomac. The din about Gaetz entering the 2018 AG field is only getting louder now that it appears that Ron DeSantis will run for Governor and not the top law enforcement post. So far […]

Peter SchorschJuly 10, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR INFLUENCE MAGAZINE’S GOLDEN ROTUNDAS — THE DEFINITIVE AWARDS FOR THE LOBBYING INDUSTRY Hollywood has the Oscars, music the Grammys. The best in television are awarded Emmys, the best of Broadway receive Tonys. Even […]

Blake DowlingJuly 8, 2017

The “Leon Consulate of Florida” was overthrown this week, thanks to the chumps at the Moroccan Islamic Union-Mail. I suppose they meant Leon County, since this hacking wing of ISIS hasn’t quite mastered English. What they refer to is the Leon County (North Florida) website; it was indeed hacked for a couple of minutes, replaced […]

Peter SchorschJuly 7, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — IT’S JOHN MORGAN’S WORLD, WE’RE JUST LIVING IN IT — Morgan plays hero to the ‘71 percenters’ – “Compassionate capitalist” Morgan came to Tallahassee Thursday morning, holding court for the cameras soon […]

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Blaise Ingoglia puts Florida GOP fundraising efforts in context

Sunburn for 7.13.17 – On the road with Phil Levine; Bill Nelson’s Q2 numbers; Jack Latvala’s pledge; Latest on SD 40 & HD 44 special elex; Geeking out on Dunkirk & #GOT

Yolanda Hood: There will come a time when you’ll have to leave something behind

Scott Arceneaux: The Eddie Mush of Florida politics

Sunburn for 7.12.17 – Why not Matt Gaetz?; Trouble at the RPOF; Ron DeSantis’ newest mega-donor; B-CU prez steps down; Is Jamie Grant pro-duel?

Sunburn for 7.11.17 – Phil Levine’s time; Bob White gets a look; Endorsements and finance reports galore; More Game of Thrones

Why shouldn’t Matt Gaetz run for Attorney General?

Sunburn for 7.10.17 — Golden Rotundas voting underway; Campaign finance reporting deadline today; Dems eye Brian Mast; DLP’s arrest; Winter is coming

Blake Dowling: Wise Kim meets Leon County

Sunburn for 7.7.17 – John Morgan’s world; Shake-up in Andrew Gillum campaign; Phil Levine’s big haul; Kim McDougal to GrayRobinson; R.I.P. Frank Matthews