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Mitch PerryOctober 2, 2015

The Florida Democratic Party announced that Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill will keynote the FDP’s Saturday night dinner at the 2015 State Convention. “Today we are thrilled to announce the Senator Claire McCaskill will keynote our 2015 State Convention dinner on October 31st.” said FDP Chair Allison Tant. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Senator McCaskill on our team as we […]

Mitch PerryOctober 2, 2015

Last month Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alan Grayson bashed his chief rival for the Democratic nomination for Senate, Patrick Murphy, for being one of just seven U.S. House Democrats who voted to create the Benghazi Select Committee. But after Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy admitted on Fox News this week that the committee’s work had done its job in weakening Hillary Clinton‘s […]

Associated PressSeptember 30, 2015

With a presidential debate and a contentious appearance in Congress coming, Hillary Rodham Clinton faces an October full of opportunity and risk for her presidential campaign. The former secretary of state has spent months watching her poll numbers sink in crucial early voting states and faced endless questions about her email practices at the State […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 30, 2015

Last week, Marco Rubio became the first Republican presidential candidate to release a paid family leave proposal, but the reviews haven’t been very favorable. Unlike the proposals floated by Democratic presidential candidates Martin O’Malley, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, Rubio’s plan disdains any government mandates, and instead advocates giving tax incentives so businesses will offer it […]

Melissa RossSeptember 30, 2015

Hillary Clinton may be the Democratic frontrunner in Florida (and nationally), far outstripping all comers in terms of fundraising, organization, name recognition, and campaigning experience. But in terms of sheer enthusiasm and excitement, perhaps the campaign story of 2016 is the grassroots groundswell surging behind Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders has jumped from a meager […]

Martin DyckmanSeptember 28, 2015

The comedian Jack Benny, generous in private life, cultivated the stage persona of a world-class skinflint. In one of his most famous radio skits, he’s accosted by an armed robber who demands “your money or your life.” When Benny doesn’t answer, the thug loses patience. “Look, bud, I said, your money or your life,” he […]

Associated PressSeptember 28, 2015

CNN says it will allow Vice President Joe Biden to participate in the first Democratic presidential primary debate even if he decides that day to be a candidate. The network released its criteria for the Oct. 13 debate on Monday. Since Biden has achieved an average of 1 percent support in three polls — even […]

Melissa RossSeptember 28, 2015

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton will return to South Florida on Friday for a grassroots organizing meeting in Fort Lauderdale. The event is set for 2:30 p.m. at Broward College. Clinton is expected to speak and rally supporters. No word whether Clinton will mention what she calls the “drip, drip, drip“ of furor over work emails sent […]

Associated PressSeptember 27, 2015

Here’s the latest news on the 2016 race for president. (All times local): 12:35 p.m. There’s no debate about it for Bernie Sanders. Any chance there will be more than the six debates already sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee? “I have the feeling that there will be,” the Vermont senator tells CBS’ “Face the […]

Bob SparksSeptember 24, 2015

Polling for the 2016 presidential campaign is a political scientist’s dream. It is not too bad for pundits, either. There is something in it for everyone. The Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday is the latest example. The poll reaffirms that Donald Trump still polls the highest in some areas and the lowest in others. […]

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Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill to keynote FDP State Convention on Halloween

Alan Grayson again blasts Patrick Murphy for supporting Benghazi investigation

For Hillary Clinton, October presents series of risks and rewards

Democratic women blast Marco Rubio’s paid family leave program, saying it’s missing the “paid” part

Why Jax Dems say they #FeeltheBern

Martin Dyckman: Rising price of pharmaceuticals is no joke

CNN: Joe Biden can be a game-day decision for debate

Hillary Clinton to campaign in South Florida on Friday

Bernie Sanders pushes for more debates

Bob Sparks: Poll shows presidential race slowly starting to take shape