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Phil AmmannApril 20, 2016

Donald Trump appears to have only just realized that the GOP does not pick its nominee by a popular majority of votes. But Trump suffers from a common misunderstanding. After all, it seems only reasonable that a political party should pick its leading candidate by getting its membership to the polls, counting all their votes, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 20, 2016

Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham has an unimpeachable credibility when it comes to national security issues. He chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee after 9/11 and during the run-up to the Iraq War. Graham opposed that war, a stance that, as time goes on, became increasingly justified. Another position warranted with time: Graham’s steadfast belief that it is […]

Mitch PerryApril 20, 2016

It was on May 8, 2008, after the returns from Democratic primary results from North Carolina and Indiana had come in, when the late Tim Russert told viewers that the intense battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton was over. “We now know who the Democratic nominee’s going to be, and no one’s going to […]

Ryan RayApril 18, 2016

When U.S. Senate candidate Carlos Beruff stopped by the state capital on Monday, he mostly kept it personal. The Manatee homebuilder and close political ally of Gov. Rick Scott spoke to reporters before a brief appearance at the Republican Women’s Club of Tallahassee, but didn’t say much beyond the standard GOP boilerplate. Perhaps that’s to be expected in a tight […]

Associated PressApril 12, 2016

In a rural stretch of Kentucky, voters picked up the phone in March to hear President Barack Obama on the line, urging them to vote for a little-known Democrat named Jeff Taylor. That an obscure special election for a Kentucky House seat had caught the president’s attention seemed odd. Yet Taylor won, joining two other […]

Julie DelegalApril 11, 2016

In Florida, we’ve been swamped with dueling videos. Video one depicts activist Cara Jennings yelling at Gov. Rick Scott, calling him a name, shaming him for being rich. Video two depicts Scott shooting back in an attack ad, insulting Jennings’ character, providing his stock answer for everything while skirting the issue at hand. Cue the […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2016

As many in the United States hold their noses in the search for the next president, they’re increasingly warming to the president they already have. Buoyed by some good economic news and a surge of goodwill from his base of supporters, President Barack Obama is seeing his approval rating rise. That puts Obama, who leaves […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2016

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President Barack Obama praised Democratic lawmakers for having his back through some politically tough votes and encouraged supporters to help elect more of them in November. “A Democratic Congress is good for America,” he said Friday. Obama also criticized Senate Republicans for refusing to consider his Supreme Court nominee and said GOP presidential candidates Donald […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2016

The city of Orlando is getting into the open-data game. Mayor Buddy Dyer and Police Chief John Mina are planning to unveil a new website that offers city-specific data for developers and the general public. The data that will be available on the website include business permits, business tax receipts, police calls for service, trash […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

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It wasn’t too long ago that the Duval County GOP was shaken by a scandal involving a party officer saying, regarding the riots in Ferguson: “A suggestion for Ferguson — fire hoses. Grt big fire hoses, serious water pressure. Knock those thugs over. They probly need a shower anyway.” Since then, that party official (Kim […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 4.20.16 — Bernie’s chances may have just faded away, but how does Clinton handle him going forward?

Carlos Beruff coy on 2016 presidential support in Tallahassee visit

Neutral in presidential race, Barack Obama digs in for other Dems

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Barack Obama says Democrats are good for American government

Orlando debuts open data website for developers and public

Duval GOP committeewoman and convention delegate implies Barack Obama is Muslim