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Mitch PerryJune 9, 2016

Bernie Sanders is scheduled to meet with Barack Obama at the White House today, and one can only imagine how that might go down. Obama: Bernie, what an amazing run you’ve had. The right have had a field day accusing me of being a socialist, and then you come along – Sanders: Please, Mr. President, […]

Mitch PerryJune 8, 2016

There are now calls for an independent investigation into Pam Bondi‘s decision not to investigate consumer complaints against Trump University, the for-profit education company created by Donald Trump that ran a real estate training program from 2005 until at least 2010 — and not just from Democrats. “Attorney General Pam Bondi owes Floridians a full accounting of […]

Mitch PerryJune 7, 2016

Spring Hill-based Congressman Rich Nugent is fighting mad about a Daniel Webster campaign mailer that uses his likeness without his support or consent. “It’s been brought to my attention that Dan Webster used my likeness in a campaign mailer to imply my support for his candidacy here and I don’t appreciate it,” Nugent said in […]

Phil AmmannJune 6, 2016

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is lending a hand to state Sen. Bill Galvano in the race for newly redrawn Senate District 21, which now covers Brandon, Sun City Center and Wimauma. Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools reports that Putnam, a former congressman who represented parts of southern Hillsborough County for nearly a decade, will be […]

Associated PressMay 23, 2016

Beg, borrow and steal: Zika preparation involves a bit of all three as federal, state and local health officials try to get a jump on the mosquito-borne virus while Congress haggles over how much money they really need. With that financing in limbo, health officials are shifting resources and setting priorities — and not just […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2016

With April’s campaign finance reports in for legislative candidates, it’s as good a time as any to check in on the fundraising in Northeast Florida races. The one competitive state Senate race in the region sees Republican incumbent Travis Hutson cruising, with $37,000 on hand, headed into a General Election showdown with Democrat Curtis Ceballos, who had $5.03 […]

Peter SchorschMay 11, 2016

In spirit of Nyquist’s solid Derby win this weekend, let’s take a quick look at the field of Senate Democratic “horses” — those candidates vying for pole position in the top swing seats. For purposes of this analysis, we are looking at what we consider the Top 5 swing seats and the leading Democrat in each. […]

Peter SchorschMay 11, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. BEFORE WE DIVE INTO THE Q-POLL … Happy birthday to one of my best friends, Alan Suskey. Readers know I must really like Suskey by all the nice things I write about […]

Peter SchorschMay 9, 2016

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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. NEVER MEANS NEVER Not now. Not ever. That’s the message at the heart of the #NeverTrump movement. While some Republicans have tepidly backed their party’s presumptive nominees, other continue to […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. DOWN GOES TED CRUZ Donald Trump said he couldn’t believe it, and really, who can? The New York City real estate magnate became the presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Tuesday […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 6.9.16 -When Bernie meets Barry

Mitch Perry Report for 6.8.16 — Common Cause Florida calls for Pam Bondi to come clean

An angry Rich Nugent says new Dan Webster mailer falsely indicates his support

Adam Putnam lends a hand to Bill Galvano for Wimauma meet-and-greet Tuesday night

Trying to get jump on Zika preparations with money in limbo

Jacksonville Bold for 5.17.16 – Money changes everything

Handicapping the Florida Senate Democrats’ fundraising efforts

Sunburn for 5.11.16 – How should we interpret the latest Quinnipiac poll?

Sunburn for May 9 – Is Florida the epicenter of #NeverTrump?

Sunburn for May 4 – Down goes Ted Cruz and the Tampa Tribune