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Martin DyckmanApril 28, 2016

Any law that invades the privacy and liberties of American citizens should come into court facing a heavy burden of proof. Does it serve a compelling public interest? Is it the most reasonable — that is, the least restrictive — approach? That’s doubly true in Florida, whose state constitution contains an explicit right to privacy. […]

Phil AmmannApril 26, 2016

Gwen Graham’s recent semi-surprise, twofer announcement has the Florida chattering classes (temporarily) taking their attention away from 2016 and toward a post-Rick Scott state Capitol. The year 2018 will mark 20 straight years in which Republicans have monopolized the Governor’s Mansion. Democrats are understandably terrified about that continued dominance, particularly when they consider the judicial […]

Mitch PerryApril 26, 2016

Progressive Action PAC – the political action committee of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) – has endorsed Eric Lynn in the Democratic Primary for Florida’s 13th Congressional District. On the endorsement, CPC co-chair Rep. Raul Grijalva said, “The Congressional Progressive Caucus is proud to endorse Eric Lynn for Congress because of his longstanding and unwavering […]

Mitch PerryApril 26, 2016

Although registration for Republicans have surged in a number of states this primary season, the larger trend is that people are becoming more disaffected by our two major political parties, and signing up as independents. And with Democratic superdelegates on one side, and top ranking GOP officials seemingly doing whatever they can to try to […]

Mitch PerryApril 25, 2016

LiUNA, the Laborers’ International Union of North America, has announced it is endorsing Charlie Crist in the race for Florida’s 13th Congressional district. “From construction and energy workers, to public employees, our members are moving Florida’s economy forward — and Charlie Crist will help us get the job done,” said Dave Brier, Business Manager of LiUNA Local 517. […]

Mitch PerryApril 25, 2016

St. Petersburg based attorney Ben Diamond will run as a Democrat for the now open House District 68 seat later this year. In what appears to be a coordinated effort, Diamond made his announcement just hours after incumbent Dwight Dudley announced publicly that he would not run for the seat he has held since 2012. “I have long been […]

Mitch PerryApril 25, 2016

(updated) Dwight Dudley will not be running for re-election in House District 68. The news surprised Tallahassee observers, but Dudley said on Monday that the recent death of his mother – in which he barely had time to say goodbye to her before she passed away as the 2016 session ended in March – was a catalyst in […]

Mitch PerryApril 18, 2016

Good Monday morning. I’ve a quick question for you. Is Saudi Arabia really one of our allies in the Middle East? Some conservatives, like MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, insist they are, and say one of many reasons why we should be angry at Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran is because it upset the Saudis, allegedly […]

Mitch PerryApril 17, 2016

Charlie Crist out fundraised Eric Lynn in fundraising for the first quarter of 2016, and has now raised more money overall than his CD 13 Democratic opponent. That’s despite the fact that Lynn began with a six-month head start. On Friday, both Democrats vying for the nomination in the Pinellas County congressional district released their fundraising totals for […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2016

Although the Miami Herald has settled a libel suit brought against the newspaper by 2010 Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Greene, his suit against the Tampa Bay Times continues. “We have a trial date set for the end of April,” Times attorney Alison Steele, a partner in the St. Petersburg law firm of Rahdert, Steele, Reynolds & Driscoll, told FloridaPolitics.com on Tuesday. […]

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Martin Dyckman: Impose a delay on tummy tucks; they’re more dangerous than abortions

Ben Pollara: Baby got bench: Florida Democrats’ 2018 field

Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorses Eric Lynn in CD 13 race

Mitch Perry Report for 4.26.16 – Collusion politics

Charlie Crist picks up a labor endorsement in CD 13 contest

Ben Diamond to run for Dwight Dudley’s seat in Florida House

Dwight Dudley says he wants more time at home, and is looking at running for judge in Pinellas County

Mitch Perry Report 4.18.16 – Can bill to allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudis go forward?

Charlie Crist now leads in fundraising over Eric Lynn in CD 13 contest

Jeff Greene’s libel lawsuit against the Tampa Bay Times scheduled for trial later this month