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Guest AuthorOctober 16, 2015

I attended the annual Tallahassee ritual Wednesday when politicians address the media and take some questions. The Republicans talked in generalities at the AP Legislative Planning Session and, for the most part, refused to respond to direct questions with direct answers. The Democrats, because they have absolutely no power in Florida government, mostly complained. Nonetheless, […]

Mitch PerryOctober 16, 2015

Happy Friday, y’all. I want to draw your attention to two stories in the news this morning. The first is a Daily Beast piece by Tim Mak with the unfortunate title of, “Scientology could get its own Senator,” referring to David Jolly. Jolly of course represents Clearwater in Congress, the “spiritual home” of the Church […]

Ryan RayOctober 15, 2015

Thursday’s announcement from the Social Security Administration that beneficiaries will receive no cost-of-living increase to their monthly payments in 2016 has added new urgency for reforms to the way benefits for seniors are remitted, says U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson. In a conference call with reporters, Grayson called for an increase in benefits to account for the decreasing […]

Mitch PerryOctober 15, 2015

Patrick Murphy, the Jupiter-based Democratic U.S. representative running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, raised $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2015, and has nearly $3.5 million in hand in his race against Alan Grayson. “I am humbled by this incredible support from Floridians across the state, from the Keys to Orlando to […]

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 […]

Tag: Alan Grayson

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Alan Grayson: seniors “cheated” out of SSA benefits, will propose cost-of-living increase Friday

Patrick Murphy raises $1.5 million in 3rd quarter for U.S. Senate race, double Alan Grayson’s total

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