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Staff ReportsJuly 3, 2018

Money already starting to flow into Supreme Court nomination process The political world has had almost a week to absorb the news of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s impending retirement. Predictions of heavy-handed politics surrounding the confirmation of his successor are already coming true. The spigot of money aimed at influencing the electorate has begun to flow just […]

Staff ReportsJune 29, 2018

Kennedy retirement sets stage for epic confirmation fight As expected, the Supreme Court ended the week, and its term, with a bang. They handed down decisions that favored anti-abortion services providers, upheld President Donald Trump’s so-called travel ban, and kneecapped public employee and teachers’ unions, If progressives and Democrats thought that was bad, the announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement […]

Staff ReportsJune 26, 2018

CBS poll holds some good news for GOP Voters or candidates should not be overly concerned or excited over the results of one poll. In competitive races, one side is up and one side is down. For example, the most recent CBS News poll shows Republican Gov. Rick Scott with a five-point lead over Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson (see below) among […]

Ryan NicolJune 25, 2018

A trio of Florida congressmen toured a migrant housing facility in Cutler Bay Monday, with Rep. Carlos Curbelo noting the children appeared to be treated “exceptionally well” and “were smiling, they were happy.” That’s according to a report from The Associated Press. Curbelo was joined by fellow Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. The visit to Catholic […]

Staff ReportsJune 22, 2018

Immigration issue could decide control of Congress In Washington, an issue that is hot one day, often cools the next, then disappears — at least until another day. That is not the case with the issue surrounding the separation of children from adults crossing the border illegally. Earlier in the week, the typical political one-upmanship […]

Staff ReportsJune 19, 2018

Family separation policy roils Capitol Hill Sometimes an issue can take hold and dominate to the point of blocking the sun on others. While the Department of Justice Inspector General’s report was still sinking in and FBI Director Christopher Wray, joined by Inspector General Michael Horowitz, testifying on Capitol Hill, separating children of illegal immigrants at the border grabbed […]

Ryan NicolJune 19, 2018

In the midst of increasing criticism directed at the Trump administration’s decision to separate thousands of children from their parents at the border, congressional candidate Matt Haggman is out with a new six-figure ad campaign. Once again, he’s calling for the abolishment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Haggman, running for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 27th […]

Staff ReportsJune 15, 2018

Trump proves he calls the shots for GOP It is now official. President Donald Trump is the leader of the Republican Party. Perhaps those who cannot bring themselves to admit that reality, perhaps they can dissociate themselves from the GOP and just use the generic term “Trump’s party.” Either way, the 45th president is calling […]

Ryan NicolJune 13, 2018

David Richardson is adding five additional endorsements of his campaign for the Democratic nod in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Miami Beach Commissioner Joy Malakoff, North Bay Island Commissioner Jose Alvarez, and El Portal Village Councilmember Harold Mathis Jr. all threw their support behind Richardson. They were joined by Councilmembers Kelly Reid and Jordan Leonard of Bay Harbor […]

Staff ReportsJune 12, 2018

Trump, Kim pledge to remove North Korean nukes Early Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a document that calls for an eventual denuclearization of North Korea. It contained no specifics or a timetable, but Trump described it as “pretty comprehensive.” Addressing Kim’s concern for security, the U.S. “committed […]

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Carlos Curbelo: Migrant children housed in Cutler Bay are ‘happy’

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Matt Haggman repeats call to shut down ICE in new CD 27 ad

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Five local lawmakers back David Richardson for CD 27

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