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Mitch PerryJune 15, 2016

Speaking with FloridaPolitics.com last week, Democratic Senate District 18 candidate Bob Buesing said he was maintaining an open mind regarding the Tampa Bay Express project, but said he wanted the Florida Department of Transportation to show more flexibility in working with the local neighborhoods in Tampa that will be directly affected by its implementation. The controversial $3.3 billion toll lanes […]

Mitch PerryJune 13, 2016

So, what now? America suffered through yet another gun shooting massacre over the weekend in Orlando, and by now you know all the relevant details. The question is: as a society, do we just stay sad and then move on stoically? “This massacre is, therefore, a further reminder of how easy it is for someone […]

Mitch PerryJune 10, 2016

Tampa attorney Bob Buesing says if the Florida Legislature were simply “doing its job” when it comes to contending with early education issues, he wouldn’t be disrupting his relatively good life to engage in running for the state Legislature at the age of 62. But, he says, after years working with nonprofits that have sent brain scientists, […]

Peter SchorschJune 9, 2016

Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young crossed the million-dollar mark in the SD 18 campaign last month after bringing in more than $280,000 between her campaign and political committee. According to newly filed campaign finance reports, Young raised $166,700 for her campaign and another $115,785 for her committee for a total of $282,485 raised in May. […]

Peter SchorschMay 11, 2016

In spirit of Nyquist’s solid Derby win this weekend, let’s take a quick look at the field of Senate Democratic “horses” — those candidates vying for pole position in the top swing seats. For purposes of this analysis, we are looking at what we consider the Top 5 swing seats and the leading Democrat in each. […]

Ryan RayMay 9, 2016

In Tallahassee, Tampa Rep. Dana Young has long been considered a pol whose career may transcend the House. Combine her political bloodline (grandfather was Senate president, uncle served in the House) and prowess on the campaign trail (soundly defeated all comers in a swing seat since 2010) and it’s not hard to see Young has more juice […]

Mitch PerryMay 6, 2016

Tampa Republican Dana Young raised more $53,350 in April, in her first full month of fundraising since declaring for the new Senate District 18 seat in January. Because lawmakers can’t fundraise while in session, Young only seriously began fundraising last month.(There was one contribution in March.) She was able to move the war chest over […]

Mitch PerryMay 3, 2016

Well today’s the Indiana primary, and aren’t you all excited about that? I didn’t think so. A CNN/ORC poll released yesterday shows more than eight of 10 Americans believe Hillary Clinton will challenge Donald Trump for president in November. That was taken before Indiana votes today … or Nebraska next week … or California and New Jersey […]

Mitch PerryMay 2, 2016

As expected, Tampa attorney Bob Buesing has become the first Democrat filing in Hillsborough County’s newly created Senate District 18 seat. Tampa Republican state Representative Dana Young announced her candidacy for the seat back in January. Buesing says if elected, he will donate his state salary of $29,600 to the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA because he […]

Mitch PerryApril 29, 2016

Good morning, y’all. Regular readers of this column may note that it’s being posted a little later this morning. Not to get into Too Much Information, but let’s just say I think when I read Arianna Huffington write that you must have 7/8 hours a sleep every night, well, one can certainly aspire to that. Rumor has […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Bob Buesing clarifies his stance on TBX

Mitch Perry Report for 6.13.16 — What happens now?

Bob Buesing says he was compelled to run in the SD 18 seat

Dana Young crosses million-dollar raised mark in bid for state Senate

Handicapping the Florida Senate Democrats’ fundraising efforts

Dana Young cited as ‘Republican force’ in Roll Call

Dana Young raises more than $53K in April in bid for SD 18 seat

Mitch Perry Report for 5.3.16 – Only six more months of hearing about Hillary vs.The Donald – every day

Tampa attorney Bob Buesing to run against Dana Young in new SD 18 seat

Mitch Perry Report for 4.29.16 – Trib frowns on Go Hillsborough vote