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Staff ReportsApril 24, 2018

‘Wave’ year or not, Nelson, Scott have work to do to maximize voter turnout Four years ago, Republican Gov. Rick Scott, seeking a second term, was up against former Gov. Charlie Crist. While Crist was running his first statewide campaign as a Democrat, Scott was still not a beloved figure even within his own party. Crist left […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018

Energetic Democratic voters joined by energetic donors For months, talks of a Democratic blue wave in November continue to persist. While Election Day is still more than six months away, Democrats have reason to be optimistic, but Republicans have some reason to believe they can prevent a wipeout. Generic ballot polls continue to show Democrats […]

Staff ReportsApril 17, 2018

Before ‘slimeball,’ there was the grace of Barbara and George H.W. Bush The current President of the United States is no better than a “mob boss,” according to the former Director of the FBI. The former Director of the FBI is a “slimeball,” according to the current President of the United States. Just another day […]

Scott PowersApril 16, 2018

Democratic former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson said Monday he definitely is running for Congress but insisted he still hasn’t decided where yet, as his campaign reports raising $192,000 in the first quarter of 2018. “I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives,” Grayson said Monday. But the decision as to which district, “gets answered […]

Staff ReportsApril 13, 2018

Ross departure more surprising than Ryan’s In some ways, House Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement he was leaving Congress was surprising. When the third person in line for the presidency drops the microphone on a career as one of the most influential officials on Capitol Hill, people take notice. On the other hand, rumors of his departure were […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 10, 2018

Gwen Graham brought her campaign to the western portion of the Panhandle on Tuesday to welcome home returning service members. It marked the Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s 55th ‘workday,’ a Graham-family tradition first set out by her father, former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. “Florida should welcome and support all those who are serving our […]

Staff ReportsApril 10, 2018

Next seven months will be a game of Washington small ball After a two-week break for the Easter recess, Congress is back in Washington. As they return, there are a couple of items that will generate news, but big legislation is unlikely now and over the remaining seven months before the November elections. There will be no […]

Staff ReportsApril 6, 2018

King’s legacy; there for all to see This week marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those remembering that tragic Thursday evening recall the shock or rage that enveloped the nation. Many delegation members issued statements on Wednesday’s tragic anniversary. Miami Gardens Democrat Frederica Wilson said, “Fifty years ago, some people thought he was moving too fast. Imagine […]

Staff ReportsApril 3, 2018

Change has come; people are even fired via social media While the House and Senate are in the second week of their Easter recess, nonlegislative issues are getting their share of coverage. An example is the resignation/firing of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin. Shulkin says he was fired by President Donald Trump, while the White House says he resigned. […]

Scott PowersApril 2, 2018

Former state Sen. Geraldine Thompson filed for a chance to return to the Florida Legislature, entering the race for Florida’s House District 44 in southwest Orange County. Thompson, of Orlando, served four years in the Florida Senate, representing Senate District 12, and six in the Florida House, representing House District 39 before redistricting. She left the […]

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Delegation for 4.24.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 4.20.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 4.17.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Alan Grayson raises $192K in first quarter, says ‘I am running for Congress’ … somewhere

Delegation for 4.13.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Welcoming the troops home: Latest Gwen Graham ‘workday’ at USO in Pensacola

Delegation for 4.10.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 4.6.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 4.3.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Geraldine Thompson is back, filing to run in HD 44