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Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

A new 30-second TV spot has Carlos Curbelo playing the role of referee when it comes to Washington politics. The ad, titled “Refereeing Washington,” harkens back to Curbelo’s first job as a basketball referee. Curbelo makes the case that the skills he learned back then help him shoot straight when it comes to political debates […]

Ryan NicolAugust 7, 2018

Carlos Curbelo is out with a new ad and a message of bipartisanship as he tries to hold onto his seat in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The 15-second ad, titled “Solutions,” is a straightforward spot. It features Curbelo in front of a plain, white background. “We have to work across the aisle to get big things […]

Marc YachtAugust 24, 2015

A recent Gallup Poll asked Americans what they thought to be the most pressing challenges facing the nation. The concerns were divided into economic and non-economic issues. It would behoove the current presidential aspirants to study the country through its citizens’ eyes rather than standard party politics. It’s clear the average Joe and Jane have […]

Ryan RayJuly 1, 2015

On Wednesday the League of Conservation Voters announced the launch of an online ad campaign to — no, not raise campaign cash like every other email we see these days — but rather to show their appreciation to U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham for her vote last week against a bill to roll back environmental protection provisions under the […]

Ryan RayMay 15, 2015

Friday’s passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the National Defense Authorization Act, which appropriates $612 billion in spending for the Pentagon and military priorities, also marks the House approval of three initiatives sponsored by Democratic congresswoman from the Florida Panhandle Gwen Graham. Graham heralded the passage of the bill — by a vote of 269-151, […]

Daniel TilsonJanuary 19, 2015

Our worst worries about Florida Gov. Rick Scott were well-founded. The bombshell of BS he unintentionally dropped in a press conference early last week has exploded in his face, revealing just what a bloody mess his governorship really is. By repeatedly pressuring highly esteemed, veteran Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Gerald Bailey to […]

Tag: bipartisanship

Carlos Curbelo on ‘refereeing’ politics: ‘I just call ’em like I see ’em’

Carlos Curbelo pitches bipartisanship in CD 26 ad

Dr. Marc Yacht: It’s time that politicians listen

Gwen Graham earns plaudits, charts singular course with recent Clean Air vote

Gwen Graham moves 3 measures through U.S. House

Daniel Tilson: Independent counsel needs to probe Scott administration