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Peter SchorschApril 13, 2015

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Thanks to an interesting and oft-forgotten historical footnote, the origin of the terms “Upper Chamber” and “Lower Chamber” are not related to power, but were originally derived from the actual physical location of the respective legislative bodies. The story goes that during the first meetings of Congress in NYC’s Federal Hall, the U.S. Senate occupied […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2015

A great deal of speculation among Duval County conservatives has revolved around how “ready for Hillary” Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is. The Lenny Curry campaign, in fact, sent out an email speculating that Brown was “dreaming” of his next “Clinton D.C. job.” Despite former President Bill Clinton already having had made a trip to Jacksonville to rally the troops […]

Associated PressApril 13, 2015

Sen. Marco Rubio is telling his top donors that he’s running for president because he feels “uniquely qualified” to pitch his Republican Party as the one that will defend the American Dream. The first-term Republican U.S. senator from Florida told his biggest backers on a conference call Monday that he sees the coming presidential campaign […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2015

When Marco Rubio announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president Monday in downtown Miami, there are certain themes he will undoubtedly hit upon (albeit in a speech of only 12 minutes, its reported duration). Fresh off President Barack Obama‘s meeting up with Raul Castro this past weekend at the Summit of the Americas […]

Diane RobertsApril 13, 2015

OCCUPIED TALLAHASSEE — The poor? The hell with them. Education? Don’t make me laugh. The environment? Screw it. The 2015 Session is more than halfway through, and your elected representatives have made it clear they really, truly, do not care what you think. They care what NRA gorgon Marion Hammer thinks. And what Tom Feeney […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2015

Ready for Hillary? According to Monday’s email from the Lenny Curry campaign’s “Let’s Keep Alvin Honest” account, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is. The email posits that “Democrat Alvin Brown [is] Dreaming of His Next Clinton DC Job.” “Democrat Alvin Brown, a liberal appointee to Bill Clinton‘s White House, might think he’s one step closer to his next job […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2015

Greetings this Monday morning from the Parkway Inn Motel in Miami Springs, right off of Miami International Airport. And when I mean “right off,” I mean I thought a 747 was going to land on my roof last night. Yes, I’m here today for Marco Rubio‘s big announcement Monday evening, where he’s expected to announce […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2015

The first Lenny Curry television ad of the runoff election is a strong piece of narrative; a 30 second spot laden with positive messaging, which features Lenny’s wife, Molly. She has been an asset to him in life, in politics, and now during the campaign, where she has been extraordinarily effective as a spokeswoman for […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2015

According to an announcement-day social media post from a source familiar the Hillary Clinton campaign, former Charlie Crist for Governor Finance Director Greg Goddard will be Hillary Clinton’s finance chief in Florida. “Jaret [Davis of Greenberg Traurig, a well-known figure in Florida Democratic circles], you should get to know Greg. He’s one of my very best friends in the world and the new Florida finance […]

Guest AuthorApril 12, 2015

Today in Florida, more than 600 children woke up without a permanent home to call their own. Sadly, these vulnerable children are revolving through a broken foster system which leaves far too many without hope for a happy life or successful future. Without the endless love of my adoptive parents, I could have been among […]

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Unstoppable force of the state Senate meets immovable object of the state House

Alvin Brown campaign relatively neutral on Hillary Clinton announcement

Marco Rubio tells top donors he’s running for president, “uniquely qualified”

Things to look for in Marco Rubio’s announcement speech

Diane Roberts: The Legislature doesn’t care what you think

Email Insights: Is Alvin Brown closer to his next D.C. job?

Mitch Perry Report for 4.13.15 — Could Jeff Atwater’s decision affect next year’s CD13 race?

Watch here — Molly Curry TV spot: “Setting the Record Straight”

Greg Goddard headed to Hillaryworld to be Florida finance director

Jason Brodeur: My religious freedom bill will encourage more adoptions