Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 2016

‘Tis the season. It’s that most wonderful time of the year when candidates running in this fall’s elections begin to make the rounds at candidate forums, hob nobs, straw polls and Tiger Bay debates. It’s at these events candidates can begin to distinguish themselves from their opponents with a quick retort — or a regrettable gaffe. […]

Martin DyckmanJuly 12, 2016

What might have been only a run-of-the-mill bribery case became a major chapter in Florida history, and a forerunner of a recent deeply disturbing decision at the U.S. Supreme Court. A Ft. Lauderdale labor union local wanted to dig a canal on property it owned. Seeking a shortcut, the president and two henchmen passed $1,000 […]

Mitch PerryJuly 12, 2016

While there should be smiles in Portsmouth, New Hampshire later today when Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have their unity rally, some things to contemplate about Clinton, a week after the FBI announced they will not indict her in the investigation of her email server while serving as secretary of state. A majority of Americans […]

Peter SchorschJuly 12, 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. THIS IS THE END, BEAUTIFUL FRIEND Bernie Sanders improbable year-long run for the Democratic nomination officially will end later this morning when he is expected to endorse Hillary Clinton in Portsmouth, New […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2016

For almost 40 years, “Inside the NFL” has been able to capture the attention of football fans despite airing several days after the action on the field has occurred. While the basic elements of the show are the same as any other sports recap show, featuring highlights of the week’s games and discussion of events around the league, the […]

Florence SnyderJuly 11, 2016

Editor’s note: Within 24 hours of his layoff, Lloyd Dunkelberger has joined FloridaPolitics.com as a contributor. *** There was yet another round of layoffs last week at Florida newspapers. Men and women with, collectively, hundreds of years of priceless institutional memory and high-functioning moral compasses were unceremoniously kicked to the curb. They will be replaced, […]

Guest AuthorJuly 11, 2016

We can all agree the toxic algae blooms plaguing the Treasure Coast are a tragedy that needs to be fixed. No one living in any community should have to experience the type of algae we have seen in recent weeks. But the relentless clamoring of environmental activists, who say the solution lies in taking land […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2016

Last month, several state lawmakers were elected, or re-elected, without opposition. Offering congratulations and well wishes to this new crop of legislators is Orlando Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson. But that’s not all. Thompson has been busy leaving messages on answering machines across the state: “Hello, this is Sen. Geraldine Thompson calling to congratulate you […]

Peter SchorschJuly 11, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Lloyd Dunkelberger, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. DALLAS SHOOTINGS PROMPT RARE RESTRAINT, CALLS FOR UNDERSTANDING FROM CANDIDATES The shootings marked the second time the fledgling general election campaign has been upended by violence. Just one month ago, […]

Peter SchorschJuly 10, 2016

Florida’s new insurance commissioner has a rare, meaningful and high-stakes opportunity to earn his chops and establish his credibility for years to come. He can demonstrate he has the mettle to stand up to the insurance industry to the benefit of both consumers and the business community. How often does that happen? Just three months […]

Emails & Opinions
Anna Maria Island home after Hurricane Milton.

5 reasons I’m looking forward to tonight’s “Popcorn & Politics” event

Martin Dyckman: In wake of Bob McDonnell case, Congress needs to close bribery loophole

Mitch Perry Report for 7.12.16 — Will the FBI open another investigation into Hillary Clinton?

Sunburn for 7.12.16 – This is the end, beautiful friend

Showtime’s ‘The Circus’ is to politics what ‘Inside the NFL’ is to football

Florence Snyder: And another one gone (-30-)

J.P. Sasser: Activists’ fixation on land buy ignores reality during algae crisis

Geraldine Thompson may want to rethink calling unopposed candidates with money pitch

Sunburn for 7.11.16 – Aftermath

Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has rare chance to bust Florida workers’ comp cartel