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Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Earlier this week, CD 13 Democratic candidate Eric Lynn’s campaign essentially pooh-poohed rival Charlie Crist’s announcement that the former Governor had received more than $500,000 in his first three months on the campaign trail. Crist and Lynn are battling for the Democratic nomination for the Pinellas County congressional seat that hasn’t been held by a Democrat in more than […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Congressional District 13 Democratic candidate Eric Lynn’s campaign this week pooh-poohed rival Charlie Crist’s announcement that the former Governor had received more than $500,000 in his first three months on the campaign trail. Crist and Lynn are battling for the Democratic nomination for the Pinellas County congressional seat that hasn’t been held by a Democrat in more than half […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott hewed to his usual job-growth message Thursday afternoon in an appearance on CNN’s Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin. The interview is part of a swing through Washington D.C. this week to network with Republican leaders and address national media. Scott said it was “still early” when asked if he would publicly endorse GOP presidential […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott hewed to his usual job-growth message Wednesday afternoon in an appearance on CNN’s “Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin.” The interview was part of a swing through Washington D.C. this week to network with Republican leaders and address national media. Scott said it was “still early” when asked whether he would publicly endorse GOP presidential […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

Observers of the state Legislature in Tallahassee will recall the backlash that ensued after the Florida House passed a measure last year that effectively codified existing law that same-sex couples could adopt. The bill, sponsored by Miami Beach Democrat Dave Richardson, ultimately made it through the Senate, but not before there was another measure sponsored […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2016

Charlie Crist informed the public on Monday that he has raised more than $500,000 in his first three months as a candidate in Pinellas County’s 13th Congressional District contest. “We’re about to report a historic first quarter for a non-incumbent, non-special election Democrat in Florida,” Crist said in an email sent out to supporters. The […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2016

Todd Wilcox may have the lowest name recognition of the four major Republicans running for U.S. Senate this year, but he’s just picked three high-profile Republicans for his leadership team: Brian Hughes as campaign manager, Eric Isaac as communications director, and Chris LaCivita as general consultant. “As momentum continues to build for our campaign, I […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2016

UPDATE – 10:07 p.m.: Charlie Crist told donors during a Monday morning conference call that he has raised “more than half a million dollars” since entering the race for Florida’s 13th Congressional District on Oct.20. The Crist camp says the $500K haul is a record for Florida Democrat for a candidate who’s not an incumbent […]

Associated PressJanuary 17, 2016

A major ethics and anti-corruption bill that advocates say is long overdue – but critics say may go too far – faces a rocky path in the Legislature. The legislation seeks to end what a 2010 grand jury called a “corruption tax” on Florida citizens amounting to millions a year in extra taxes, government fees […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2016

Reporter Troy Kinsey and I are both card-carrying members of the Society of the Tarpon Belt — an unofficial coalition of supporters of former Gov. Charlie Crist, who was known to wear leather belt featuring both embroidered and embossed tarpon. Kinsey and I also share the fact that our better halves are current or former […]

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Eric Lynn’s finance team says everything is on par in CD13 contest

Eric Lynn’s finance team says everything on par in CD13 contest despite urgent email

Rick Scott on CNN: still too early to endorse in 2016

Rick Scott still won’t commit to Donald Trump endorsement

Mitch Perry Report for 1.27.16 – “Pastor Protection Act” moves through state Senate

Eric Lynn dismisses Charlie Crist’s first fundraising report in CD13 race

GOP Senate hopeful Todd Wilcox announces campaign leadership team

Charlie Crist’s record-setting haul: $500K since Oct. 20

Anti-corruption bill faces rocky path in Legislature

Why does reporter Troy Kinsey do that?