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Scott PowersNovember 7, 2016

The record voter turnouts being seen in Orange, Osceola, and many other counties for early- and mail-in voting is offering the best hope that on Tuesday Florida might not see many or any of the disastrous and embarrassing three-, four-, and five-hour voting lines that plagued key precincts in the presidential election of 2012. You […]

Mitch PerryOctober 26, 2016

The announcement this week that premiums for “silver” health care plans in the state-based exchanges will rise by an average of 22 percent next year has received maximum news coverage, including by political reporters who think it could an “October surprise” that benefits the Republican Party. It is a gift to Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and […]

Mitch PerryOctober 25, 2016

The conventional wisdom in Florida is that the Hillary Clinton campaign has created a much more robust infrastructure in the state compared to the Donald Trump campaign. There are now 82 Hillary For America/Florida Democratic Party field offices in the state, dozens more than the Trump campaign. Clinton and her allies have spent more than $50 million […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 24, 2016

In recent debates and interviews with this outlet, HD 13 Democrat Tracie Davis has discussed being trusted by both sides of the aisle. Davis’ latest campaign finance report, spanning the gap between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14, shows that trust for Davis, who just got into the race as a general election candidate in early October. […]

Gary FineoutOctober 19, 2016

Florida Democrats, expressing worries that voters could be disenfranchised, want a federal judge to impose new election rules some state officials are warning could create chaos. The Florida Democratic Party this week asked U.S. District Judge Mark Walker to order state election officials to allow people to cast a ballot during early voting even if […]

Mitch PerryOctober 11, 2016

While some Republicans are jumping off the Donald Trump train with just four weeks until Election Day, Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee Chair Deb Tamargo says the calls coming into her office on Monday supported the GOP presidential nominee, and were critical of Paul Ryan. The Speaker of the House told Congressional Republicans Monday they should feel free to stop supporting Trump if they […]

Staff ReportsOctober 4, 2016

The 2016 Associated Industries of Florida annual conference has been postponed, organizers announced Tuesday. The annual conference was scheduled to kick off Wednesday at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando. The two-day event was expected to give AIF members a chance to hear from state leaders and discuss issues important to the business community. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 23, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind 79 candidates ahead of the general election. “We believe these candidates will put Florida’s long-term future ahead of short-term fixes and will help ensure our state remains competitive,” said Marian Johnson, senior vice president of political operations for the Florida Chamber. “We are proud to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio will be taking the stage at the 2016 Republican Party of Florida’s “Victory Dinner.” The state GOP announced Tuesday Rubio will speak at the annual event. Rubio, who is running for re-election, will join Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the Republican vice presidential nominee, in addressing the gathering. “I am honored by the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 14, 2016

Mike Pence will address Florida Republicans in October. The Republican Party of Florida announced Wednesday that Pence, the Republican vice presidential nominee and the governor of Indiana, is scheduled to speak at the 2016 Victory Dinner Oct. 15 at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. “We eagerly await the powerful conservative message of victory to more than […]

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Optimism holds that 2012’s three-hour and longer voter lines will not reappear

Mitch Perry Report for 10.26.16 — Can Donald Trump exploit ACA premium increases?

Florida GOP Chair Blaise Ingoglia says ‘shadow’ Donald Trump vote in Florida is real

Bipartisan backing finds Tracie Davis, but Mark Griffin holds HD 13 money lead

Democrats want judge to put in new voting rules for Florida

Hillsborough REC chair Deb Tamargo says media focus on ‘sexier’ issues leads Donald Trump astray

AIF postpones annual conference ahead of Hurricane Matthew

Florida Chamber endorses in 79 legislative races

Marco Rubio to speak at Florida GOP annual dinner

Mike Pence to address Florida GOP Victory dinner in October