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Mitch PerrySeptember 23, 2015

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF), a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party, Wednesday became the latest entity to call on DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to expand the presidential primary debate schedule. “Chair Wasserman Schultz not only made the decision to limit debate among our candidates, she scheduled the debates during weekends […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2015

Debbie Wasserman Schultz was in Tampa last week for a fundraiser for the Florida Democratic Party, and when she confronted Alan Clendenin, things got a little chilly. It was “as good as it always goes,” says Clendenin of the strained meeting that took pace at the law offices of Swope, Rodante in Ybor City. Although the two mix like […]

Phil AmmannJune 23, 2015

More than a few high-profile Tampa Bay Democrats will be joining Gwen Graham for a major fundraiser next week to help her re-election effort in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. The $250-per-person reception will be Tuesday, June 30, beginning 5:30 p.m. at the home of former Democratic state Sen. Pat Frank, who now serves as Hillsborough […]

Mitch PerryMay 28, 2015

I couldn’t be happier this morning, after staying up until midnight last night to see my lifelong basketball team, the Golden State Warriors, defeat the Houston Rockets, and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1975. Of course, there’s a guy by the name of LeBron James who stands in their way […]

Mitch PerryMay 27, 2015

The consensus amongst political pundits in Florida is that state Republicans won’t be hurt by the budget impasse that led the Legislature to break three days early last month. Those observers, though, acknowledge it could make a difference on the margins, in those few swing legislative districts across the state. One is House District 63, occupied […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2015

There have been too many election cycles where Hillsborough Democrats appeared to be missing in action, with the party frantic to recruit candidates to at least provide a semblance of a challenge to a Republican. But 2016 doesn’t appear to be one of those years. The fact is that in the Obama-era at least, Democrats […]

Mitch PerryApril 14, 2015

On Monday, Pat Kemp made official what she has told anyone who asked since last November’s election – she is running again for a Hillsborough County Commission seat in 2016, this time in the District 6 countywide seat being vacated by Kevin Beckner, whose term ends next year. Florida Politics originally reported she would run […]

Mitch PerryApril 6, 2015

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Tampa lawyer Brian Willis has made it official: He’s running for the Democratic nomination for Hillsborough County commissioner in the countywide District 6 seat that term-limited Kevin Beckner leaves in 2016. “I have always been dedicated to making Hillsborough a better place to live, ” Willis said in a prepared statement released early Monday afternoon. […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 26, 2015

Alan Clendenin, who nearly became chairman of the Florida Democratic Party two years ago, is considering a run for elected office for the first time. The 55-year-old State and Democratic National Committeeman from Tampa says he is considering a run for the open Hillsborough County Commission District 6 race, but says it could be another office. […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 16, 2015

Democrats with an extra twenty bucks (and change) can support Hillary Clinton’s not-yet-announced presidential run in Tampa next week. Ready for Hillary, the Super PAC backing the nascent campaign of the former First Lady and Secretary of State, is holding a “low dollar” reception on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Mise en Place, 442 West Kennedy […]

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Progressive Democrats also call for more presidential debates

FDP Vice-Chair Alan Clendenin not backing away from criticism of Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic power roster to help re-elect Gwen Graham with June 30 Tampa fundraiser

Mitch Perry Report for 5.28.15 — Are you ready for a George Pataki candidacy?

Mike Reedy says Shawn Harrison showed no leadership in 2015 Legislative Session

Brian Willis starts quest early for Hillsborough commission seat

Pat Kemp says she’s the best Democrat in the Hillsborough County Commission District 6 seat

Transit activist Brian Willis files for Hillsborough County District 6 race

Tampa DNC Committeeman Alan Clendenin contemplating a run for office

Ready for Hillary to hold “low dollar” fundraiser in Tampa Feb. 24