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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 9, 2018

There was little chance the Florida Democratic Party would let this week end without slamming U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, Republican candidate for Governor, for voting to approve the Continuing Resolution to end the government shutdown. “After years of cheering for government shutdowns that hurt Florida’s economy, Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Fox News) seemingly reversed course early this morning by voting […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2018

Hundreds of billions in spending brings bipartisanship They thought they had a deal. Senate negotiators crafted a massive two-year spending blueprint that significantly raised both military and domestic spending. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson was feeling good. He was touting the parts that included $2.36 billion for Florida citrus growers and other farmers, along with $2.7 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Dueling intelligence memos dominate Capitol Hill agenda Even before the Republican four-page intelligence memo was released, the acrimony on Capitol Hill reached a new high. It is no exaggeration to say the rhetoric was more hostile than the effort to repeal Obamacare or the tax cut bill of December. Even after a weekend to absorb the action […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2018

Fourth quarter shows large sums coming into competitive districts As the Federal Elections Commission continues to post the fourth quarter campaign finance reports steadily, the numbers may point to a couple of more interesting races in Florida than expected. Making things more interesting is the delegation looking at having two more open seats than […]

Scott PowersFebruary 2, 2018

While it may be hard for many to imagine Florida’s Space Coast-based 8th Congressional District electing a Democrat, some people were saying the same thing about Democrats’ chances in many local elections in Brevard County until several won offices last November, adding dots of blue to a largely red landscape. Stacey and Sanjay Patel had […]

Scott PowersJanuary 30, 2018

Florida’s U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio took to the U.S. Senate floor Tuesday to demand more hurricane relief, with Nelson decrying the decision by the administration of President Donald Trump to end food and water aid to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, and Rubio renewing his call for Congress to […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

The TV show known as State of the Union airs tonight Tonight, President Donald Trump will offer his first official State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. Last year’s appearance was known as “an address to a joint session” due to the fact he had been in office for only a month. Republicans will […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 26, 2018

Delegation members taking lead roles in spinning FBI/DOJ controversies For a few days, legal immigration, illegal immigration and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will temporarily cede the limelight to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI and Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Plenty of material is on the way from Democrats and some in […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2018

Democrats hope to placate bitterly disappointed base Democrats took a fair amount of heat from their base for passing the last temporary spending resolution without a deal on DACA. Party leadership assured them next time would be different, but Monday’s vote in the Senate to end the shutdown left them dissatisfied. Early this month, Democratic […]

Scott PowersJanuary 22, 2018

Don’t count out Teresa Jacobs quite yet in the 2018 elections cycle. It’s January, which is getting late, but it’s only January, so it’s not too late in Jacobs’ view of things. Watch for a decision by her soon on whether she’s ready to settle into the private sector and private life again, or whether […]

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Brevard Democratic official Sanjay Patel enters CD 8 race against Bill Posey

Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio, Darren Soto, Florida congressional delegation demand more hurricane relief

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Teresa Jacobs still undecided on what’s next