Emails & Opinions

Bob SparksAugust 24, 2016

Whether or not one is following the GOP primary for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, it is getting a lot of attention both inside and outside of the Panhandle. The winner will succeed Democrat Gwen Graham, who chose not to seek re-election in a Florida Supreme Court-inspired redrawn district. Attorney Mary Thomas is under assault in […]

Joe HendersonAugust 24, 2016

Jackie Toledo has made the repeal of some immigration reforms a centerpiece of her campaign against Rebecca Smith for the House District 60 seat in next week’s Republican primary. In a recent mailer to voters, she vowed to seek the repeal of a Republican-passed law that grant in-state college tuition to what she called “illegal […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2016

Publix Supermarkets has given nearly $2.6 million to Florida candidates and committees during the 2016 election cycle, including more than $300,000 since the start of August. Among the Lakeland-based company’s most recent contributions were a $100,000 check to the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and an additional $150,000 payment to the group’s “Florida Jobs” political committee. […]

Mitch PerryAugust 24, 2016

Last week it was The Boston Globe. On Tuesday, it was Michael Tomasky at the Daily Beast, and now it’s USA Today. All three media entities say it’s now time for Bill and Hillary Clinton to shut down the Clinton Foundation, as it has become a major liability to the former first lady as she seeks the presidency. Earlier this week, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2016

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. LET’S BEGIN WITH A LINE FROM DAVID MAMET – “Watch the weather, baby, because it’s going to change.” Here’s the latest forecast for Tropical Storm Gaston, which is forecast to eventually become […]

Dominic CalabroAugust 24, 2016

It is Hurricane season in Florida. And Seminole season. And it’s also the season for the Gators and Rattlers and Bulls and many others. After a long hot summer, Floridians are eagerly awaiting the return of college football. Not only is college football great for the fans, but it is also a boon for communities […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2016

When it comes to Joe Negron’s plan to save the Everglades, not everyone feels the answer is to “buy the land.” The problem? The Stuart Republican’s proposal is painfully short on details, says a recent editorial in the Fort Myers News-Press. Negron, the incoming Senate President, is pushing the state to purchase 60,000 acres of […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2016

The Florida Education Association has put another $25,000 into the political committee chaired by Orlando Democratic Rep. Randolph Bracy, who is running in a four-way primary for the newly redrawn Senate District 11. The “Floridians for Progress” political committee has brought in $55,000 in contributions from the teachers’ union, which accounts for nearly half of […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2016

With a week until voters head to the polls, here are the latest fundraising numbers and what those figures indicate about the state of the respective races. — CD 4 (Rep): John Rutherford leads Hans Tanzler by $54,425 in COH. Rutherford raised $556,380; spent $419,641; banked $136,739. Tanzler raised $795,830; spent $713,515; banked $82,314. Lake Ray […]

Mitch PerryAugust 23, 2016

Donald Trump calls himself “the law and order candidate,” so one shouldn’t be surprised about his reaction to Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe‘s announcement yesterday that he had signed papers restoring the voting rights of nearly 13,000 ex-felons. Tump accused McAuliffe of “getting thousands of violent felons to the voting booth in an effort to cancel out the votes of both law […]

Emails & Opinions

Being a Charlie Crist appointee will not determine the fate of Mary Thomas

Joe Henderson: Jackie Toledo would be better off talking kitchen counter issues than immigration

Publix: Where shopping — and making hefty political contributions — are a pleasure

Mitch Perry Report for 8.24.16 — Pressure builds for Clinton Foundation to fade away

Sunburn for 8.24.16 — 6 days until Florida’s primary elections

Dominic Calabro: College football is a touchdown for Florida’s local and state economies

News-Press editorial says Joe Negron Everglades plan needs work, more details

Teachers union, voucher advocates square off in Dem primary for SD 11

Jacksonville Bold for 8.23.16 – 7 days until the primary election

Mitch Perry Report for 8.23.16 — Terry McAuliffe fulfills his promise