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Mitch PerryNovember 16, 2016

With Donald Trump soon to begin working with a Republican Congress in January, mayors and police chiefs from around the country pushed back this week on immigration issues, specifically saying they would not cooperate with federal efforts to round up undocumented immigrants in their communities. That’s upsetting to Vern Buchanan, who says it’s time to end federal funding to […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2016

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Not immediately available. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders; Paul Manafort, convention manager for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump; New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sanders; Republican presidential candidate John Kasich. ___ […]

Mitch PerryDecember 15, 2015

After the third GOP presidential debate in late October, I wrote in this space after Marco Rubio received plaudits for his effort if it would translate into votes. A couple of weeks later, after the fourth debate in Milwaukee, the conventional wisdom from pundits was that it was time that Rubio and Ted Cruz were […]

Mitch PerryDecember 14, 2015

With Puerto Rico facing $72 billion in debt and not able to pay off its creditors, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn has joined a group of over a dozen mayors in the U.S. calling on Congress to restore the commonwealth its bankruptcy protections in the omnibus appropriations funding bill being debated in the House of Representatives. Interestingly, Buckhorn is the […]

Associated PressDecember 6, 2015

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Donald Trump is arguably New York City’s most famous resident, and he’s made some of his money off the name of one of the city’s most famous public landmarks: Central Park. The leading Republican presidential candidate first applied for a trademark to use the words “Central Park” on merchandise more than two decades ago, when […]

Associated PressNovember 16, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he would consider closing U.S. mosques with radical leadership because of the Paris attacks if he were elected president. “I would hate to do it, but it’s something that you’re going to have to strongly consider,” Trump told MSNBC in a telephone interview Monday. Trump and his rivals have […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

Coming as absolutely no surprise, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Friday. “As Mayor of the City of Tampa I am honored to support Hillary. Her proven track-record as Secretary of State, Senator, and First Lady has given her the background she needs to continue fighting for America’s children and families,” […]

Jim RosicaOctober 1, 2015

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New York City is now in Gov. Rick Scott‘s crosshairs as the next place to plunder for jobs to bring to the Sunshine State. Scott’s office on Thursday announced the Republican governor would embark on another “domestic economic development mission” to The City So Nice They Named it Twice from Oct. 6-8. He’ll be enticing […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2015

There were a lot of good things happening in St. Petersburg in 2013, yet city voters overwhelmingly rejected incumbent Mayor Bill Foster, instead choosing Rick Kriseman to lead the city for the next four years. The former City Councilman and state Representative was seen as someone more in synch with where the city was going […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Today in New York City, a group of 20 Democratic Party mayors from around the country are taking part in a one day summit convened by Mayor Bill de Blasio to discuss immigration issues. Cities United for Immigration Action says that their mission is to “strengthen our cities by keeping families together, further growing our economies, […]

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Vern Buchanan says it’s time to stop federal funding of ‘sanctuary cities’

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Mitch Perry Report for 12.15.15 – Vegas, baby, Vegas!

Bob Buckhorn calls on Congress to give Puerto Rico bankruptcy protection, while Buddy Dyer sits it out

Trademarked: Donald Trump makes money off the name ‘Central Park’

Donald Trump says he would consider closing certain mosques

Bob Buckhorn, Rick Kriseman endorse Hillary Clinton for president

Rick Scott takes Manhattan next week

Mitch Perry Report for 1.26.15 – Rick Kriseman strides forward into 2015

Bob Buckhorn supports Bill de Blasio’s immigration forum in NYC – but won’t be in attendance