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Mitch PerryAugust 19, 2015

Earlier this year, a group of Spanish-language journalists and community leaders sent a letter to the respective chairs of the Florida Republican and Democratic parties, calling on them to hire a bilingual spokesperson to “successfully relay your message to the Latino media.” Leading the effort was Fort Lauderdale Latina activist Evelyn Perez-Verdia, who argues that, with a growing Latino community that […]

Mitch PerryAugust 19, 2015

All summer, we’ve heard blowhards like Joe Scarborough inform the supposedly stuffy talking heads that they just don’t get it about the phenomenon that is Donald Trump. He likes to remind viewers that his brother, an alleged sophisticated Republican voter, really loves The Donald, and thus that explains why about 25 percent of Republican voters […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2015

Donald Trump and Alan Grayson may not have a lot in common politically these days, but they are both capable of verbal bombast. In every interview or press conference of late, Trump always refers to his high-standing rankings in the current polls. Similarly, Grayson, the Orlando-based member of Congress now running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2015

Four years ago, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty was considered a strong challenger to Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination. Then the Iowa Straw Poll happened. Pawlenty fared poorly, and on August 11, 2011, he was stunningly out of the race. Flash forward four years later: Is Scott Walker this year’s version of Tim Pawlenty? Walker has […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2015

Shoring up Social Security and Medicare are among the issues Alan Grayson has said he wants to emphasize as a candidate for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination. Following up on that promise, Grayson has unveiled a proposal that would increase Social Security retirement benefits and tie future increases to a new cost-of-living index. The Orlando Democrat says […]

Frank TorresAugust 17, 2015

Central Florida lawmakers are praising a proposal that greenlights the southbound expansion of SunRail sent to Capitol Hill late Friday. Submitted by the Federal Transit Administration, Congress received a full funding grant agreement, authorizing $93 million for SunRail Phase II South, the stretch of the commuter rail system extending from the Sand Lake Road station […]

Frank TorresAugust 16, 2015

As we hit mid-August we already have some intriguing Central Florida political match-ups for 2016, headlined by the big Democratic primary in the 9th Congressional district. However, you could see some new political rivalries very soon, all with the potential to make for some heavy political drama. Candidates who have been teasing runs over the […]

Mitch PerryAugust 14, 2015

One legacy of Jimmy Carter‘s administration was his attempt to base a foreign policy on human rights. While in the end it resulted in mixed results, it was a central tenet of his outlook on the world. Human rights overseas is at the forefront today — or should be — as John Kerry becomes the […]

Bob SparksAugust 13, 2015

The dartboard known as the draft Florida congressional district maps is receiving the kind of comments and attacks one might expect. Some are happy, but others fall into the range of sad and outraged. In the end, few new faces are likely to join the Congressional Club in 2017. U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, for one, […]

Mitch PerryAugust 13, 2015

(UPDATE) South Florida U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy has taken off the gloves in an already an intense fight with Alan Grayson for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, which won’t take place until next year. With personal financial disclosure forms scheduled to be filed Thursday, Murphy issued a prepared statement challenging his Senate opponent about the […]

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Florida Dems now looking to hire a bilingual spokesperson

Mitch Perry Report for 8.19.15 — Fun with Donald Trump’s immigration plans

Alan Grayson very confident about Senate chances a year out

Mitch Perry Report for 8.18.15 – It’s not going as planned for Scott Walker

Alan Grayson explains his Social Security bill, why it can pass Congress

Congress receives Sunrail Phase II South funding agreement

Ready to run? Here are some Central Florida candidates we could see soon

Mitch Perry Report for 8.14.15 — Cuba, China and human rights

Bob Sparks: Despite court requirements, new congressional maps will put few incumbents at risk

Patrick Murphy takes on Alan Grayson on hedge fund issue