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Mitch PerryJuly 28, 2016

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President Barack Obama certainly set the bar high for Hillary Clinton‘s acceptance speech tonight at the Democratic National Convention, but most fair-minded people will know that going in. Even his harshest critics acknowledge that Barack Obama is one of the finest orators our nation has ever had in the White House, and the grading curve should be different than everyone […]

Mitch PerryJuly 27, 2016

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Although it’s not much discussed much (and absolutely not at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia), one reason why Bernie Sanders was so successful this past year in his quixotic bid for president is that he became the only candidate challenging Hillary Clinton that had a message that resonated. But it’s not like there […]

Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

Hour after hour and speaker after speaker, Hillary Clinton has been extolled at the Democratic convention this week as a change-maker, an effective leader and a caring human being. As the convention’s closer on Thursday, Clinton – one of most recognized politicians on the planet – takes center stage to reintroduce herself to Democratic delegates […]

Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

Donald Trump encouraged Russia on Wednesday to find and make public missing emails deleted by his presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, setting off an instant debate over hacking and his urging of a foreign government to meddle in American politics. Shortly after Trump’s extraordinary remarks, his Republican running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, took a different […]

Mitch PerryJuly 27, 2016

On Sunday, FloridaPolitics.com reported a group of Bernie Sanders delegates were considering challenging Hillary Clinton‘s selection of Tim Kaine to be her vice presidential running mate. But with hours to go before Kaine’s name goes into nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, that effort appears to have died out. Norman Soloman with the Bernie Delegates Network told […]

Mitch PerryJuly 27, 2016

The man who will be nominated as the vice presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, made a surprise impromptu appearance before the Florida Democratic delegation breakfast Wednesday. Unfortunately, this reporter didn’t see any of it, and doesn’t have any quotes to offer you. A massive slowdown on I-95 South going into downtown […]

Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

After terrorism fears permeated Republican speeches a week ago, Democrats have barely mentioned the Islamic State group through two days of their convention. That is perhaps a result of the militant group’s emergence from a localized, Middle East insurgency to a self-proclaimed caliphate and worldwide terrorism threat during President Barack Obama‘s time in office. It […]

Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

It was long ago and far away when Barack Obama snippily remarked, “You’re likable enough, Hillary.” It’s a lovefest now. Hillary Clinton formally captured the Democratic nomination and declared the glass ceiling keeping women from the presidency cracked and nearly shattered. Her husband, ex-President Bill Clinton closed the historic night with an expansive and passionate […]

Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

The Democratic National Convention is fertile fundraising ground this week for one Florida congressional candidate, but not in the traditional sense of high-priced donor dinners or lobbyist happy hours. In fact, Tim Canova isn’t even in Philadelphia. Instead, the political novice who wants to unseat Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is reaping big financial rewards from […]

Mitch PerryJuly 27, 2016

I think there are some specific reasons why Bernie Sanders‘ supporters aren’t ready to embrace Hillary Clinton like Clinton folks rallied around Barack Obama in 2008. I wasn’t at the Denver DNC, but no way was there the intense opposition to the nominee in ’08 like there is the streets and in some parts of the convention hall this week. Part […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 7.28.16 — Hillary’s turn

Parts of the Democratic bench get their close-up in Philadelphia

Viewer Guide: Hillary Clinton to make her own case Thursday

Donald Trump to Russia: Uncover, release deleted Hillary Clinton emails

No challenge to Tim Kaine tonight by Bernie Sanders delegates

Robbie Mook wants Florida Democrats to open their homes for campaign staffers

Terror fears permeated GOP week — Dems barely mention them

From ‘likable enough’ to lovefest, Barack Obama to hail Hillary Clinton

Cash for opponent pours in as Debbie Wasserman Schultz struggles

Mitch Perry Report for 7.27.16 — Bernie supporters aren’t all uniting yet