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Mitch PerryDecember 31, 2014

Some of these are outright predictions, but most of these stories are events that we’ll be watching for in 2015. 1 – Florida State’s reign as national champions ends January 1, 8:30 p.m. eastern time. It was great while it lasted, but the Noles’ uncanny run of luck and two-year undefeated run comes crashing down on New […]

Mitch PerryDecember 19, 2014

What’s next? Yesterday’s not really so stunning rebuke of Mayor Rick Kriseman by the St. Pete City Council has us back where we’ve been for the past six years regarding the Tampa Bay Rays stadium issue – which is a slow countdown to the Rays ultimately packing their bags and leave the area. For years […]

Mitch PerryDecember 9, 2014

Finally. This morning St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has scheduled a news conference with officials from the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field to discuss the details of an agreement reached between the city and the Rays. That agreement will allow the team to go outside the city to search for new stadium sites in […]

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, […]

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, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 2, 2014

A task force assembled by Florida Democratic Party chair Allison Tant in the wake of the midterm election debacle for Democrats had their first meeting on Tuesday, and the thoughts of the two co-chairs were illuminating. “We know we have to take a critical look at ourselves internally at ourselves,” acknowledged former Orlando Police Chief […]

Mitch PerryDecember 2, 2014

A new report says that two-year and four-year degrees are “little more than modern myths” considering how few students actually finish their degrees in that amount of time. The study from Complete College America says that in American higher education, it’s become the accepted standard to measure graduation rates at four-year colleges on a six-year time frame, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2014

She’s had the audacity to do what no one else in Tampa has been willing to do – challenge Bob Buckhorn in his bid for re-election next March. But Becky Rubright now says it’s doubtful she’ll be a candidate for mayor, because she’s not sure she’ll be able to generate enough signatures on her petition […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2014

She’s had the audacity to do what no one else in Tampa has been willing to do – challenge Bob Buckhorn in his bid for re-election next March. But Becky Rubright now says it’s doubtful she’ll be a candidate for mayor, because she’s not sure she’ll be able to generate enough signatures on her petition […]

Mitch PerryNovember 24, 2014

Two weeks ago, Bob Buckhorn became a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Florida in 2018. But as he begins to start up what should be a relatively easy re-election campaign in early 2015, the lifelong Democrat (who made news by staying neutral in this year’s gubernatorial contest) has some advice for his […]

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Things to watch for in 2015

Mitch Perry Report for 12.19.14

Mitch Perry Report 12.9.14 – Finally, a breakthrough on the Rays stadium situation

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

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

Florida Democrats begin the long, hard road back to respectability

Mitch Perry Report – 12.2.14

Bob Buckhorn’s only opponent dropping out of the race before it begins?

Bob Buckhorn's only opponent dropping out of the race before it begins?

Bob Buckhorn says Florida Dems must have a centrist message to win