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Mitch PerryOctober 15, 2015

Good morning once again from the Motel 6 ($50 a night) in Tallahassee, where this reporter spent his Wednesday hearing from Florida state leaders and U.S. Senate candidates (and had our slumber disturbed by a man shouting obscenities to someone on his cellphone in the motel’s parking lot at midnight!) What we learned: Rick Scott […]

Mitch PerryOctober 14, 2015

While addressing reporters Wednesday afternoon during the formal presentation at the AP Florida Legislative Planning Session in Tallahassee, Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy pointed out the major difference between himself and Alan Grayson, his main challenger in next year’s Senate contest. “Style, first and foremost.” “Congressman Grayson prides himself on being the bomb throwin’, name calling, finger-pointing … […]

Bill RuftyOctober 14, 2015

As Judge Terry Lewis’ congressional redistricting recommendations move to the Florida Supreme Court, candidates and would-be candidates along the I-4 corridor continue to assess what may happen, particularly to the 10th Congressional District of Rep. Dan Webster and Rep. Alan Grayson’s 9th Congressional District. Without knowing the boundaries of the district, state Sen. Darren Soto, an Orlando […]

Mitch PerryOctober 14, 2015

Good morning from the Motel 6 on Apalachee Parkway in Tallahassee. OK, let’s get right into discussing Tuesday night’s Democratic rumble in Las Vegas. Experience matters. Although it’s been more than seven years since she last engaged in a presidential debate, Hillary Clinton did battle it out with Barack Obama, John Edwards, Joe Biden and […]

Mitch PerryOctober 13, 2015

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In Alan Grayson‘s first paid television ad for his Senate candidacy, the Orlando-area Democrat takes some credit for Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy‘s decision not to run for Speaker of the House last week. The 30-second ad highlights Grayson’s criticism of the latest investigation into the events that led to the death of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. […]

Frank TorresOctober 12, 2015

Susannah Randolph has raised $170,000 in her first fundraising quarter as a candidates in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Announcing her fundraising numbers Monday morning, Randolph said her 1,150 contributors demonstrates deep, grassroots ties to both District 9 and Central Florida. According to the campaign, donations averaged $150 apiece. “Our campaign is truly people-powered and doesn’t have to rely […]

Mitch PerryOctober 8, 2015

North Palm Beach County-based attorney Pam Keith is having a difficult time breaking through in her long-shot candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, with the political media focused on the almost daily back and forth exchanges between Alan Grayson and Patrick Murphy. She’s frustrated that she’s not getting help from the Congressional Black […]

Mitch PerryOctober 8, 2015

While Washington D.C. reels in the aftermath of House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy‘s announcement that he is dropping out of the race to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House, Democrats are sitting on the sidelines, enjoying the show. “Republican dysfunction in the House of Representatives is preventing Congress from taking action to help middle […]

Mitch PerryOctober 8, 2015

Pam Keith, overshadowed in the Florida Democratic Senate contest that has mainly focused on U.S. Reps. Alan Grayson and Patrick Murphy, has been endorsed by the National Women’s Political Caucus. “Pam Keith has worked tirelessly, not only for our country as a JAG officer in the United States Navy, but also in her local community,” […]

Mitch PerryOctober 8, 2015

Watching the Hillsborough County Commission Wednesday discuss the latest with the Go Hillsborough effort was a fascinating glimpse of where this experience may be heading. The headline was that county commissioners beat back a feeble attempt to stop Sheriff David Gee‘s office from investigating the charges on how consultant Parsons Brinckerhoff received its $1.35 million contract […]

Tag: Alan Grayson

Mitch Perry Report for 10.15.15 – Notes from AP Legislative Day in Tally

Patrick Murphy slams Alan Grayson as “two-faced”

Redistricting recommendations change Darren Soto’s CD 9 campaign

Mitch Perry Report for 10.14.15 – Hilliary Clinton says she’s a progressive who can win

In debut paid TV ad, Alan Grayson calls himself “progressive warrior”

Susannah Randolph raises $170K for campaign to replace Alan Grayson

Pam Keith says Patrick Murphy “bought” endorsements from Alcee Hastings and Frederica Wilson

Democrats relishing GOP House dysfunction

National Women’s Political Caucus endorses Pam Keith for U.S. Senate

Mitch Perry Report for 10.8.15 – Will Hillsborough commission have votes to put transportation tax on ballot?