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Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

By all accounts, Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan is expected to win the job as House Speaker easily this week. Last week, he won support from all three wings of the House’s factionalized Republicans, and he appears to the the consensus pick. Florida Republican Daniel Webster, the original choice of the House Freedom Caucus, is apparently hoping […]

Mitch PerryOctober 22, 2015

Today could be an interesting day locally and nationally, or it could just another day of unfulfilled hype: The St. Pete City Council gets together once again to decide on proposals that would allow the Tampa Bay Rays to talk to officials in Hillsborough County, a subject we’ve been down more than a few times […]

Mitch PerryOctober 14, 2015

While addressing reporters Wednesday afternoon during the formal presentation at the AP Florida Legislative Planning Session in Tallahassee, Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy pointed out the major difference between himself and Alan Grayson, his main challenger in next year’s Senate contest. “Style, first and foremost.” “Congressman Grayson prides himself on being the bomb throwin’, name calling, finger-pointing … […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 12, 2015

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State Sen. Geraldine Thompson said Monday she’s running for Congress. Flanked by family, friends and supporters, Thompson outlined her “Our Families First” agenda as she launched her Democratic bid for Florida’s 10th Congressional District The seat is held by Daniel Webster, who’s vying to be GOP Speaker of the House. Thompson’s campaign agenda includes focus […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

Good morning….Well, it’s Columbus Day, one of those weird federal holidays which most people in the private sector don’t enjoy (similar to next months’ Veterans Day). In typical fashion, our Congress is not only taking the day off to make the holiday, but the entire week. This, despite the fact that the House GOP is supposed […]

Mitch PerryOctober 11, 2015

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Seemingly every House Republican wants Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan to succeed John Boehner as Speaker of the House. However, Ryan is playing coy, telling his colleagues on Friday that he wanted to consult with his family this weekend and watch his beloved Green Bay Packers before making any decision. If Ryan won’t pull the trigger, […]

Peter SchorschOctober 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. David Jolly took to national airwaves to explain his support for fellow Floridian Daniel Webster for the next Speaker of the House. “I believe Dan is the right candidate to get us back to governing, to achieving conservative results through governing,” Jolly told Neil Cavuto of Fox News on Thursday. “We’ve gone from […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Following the abrupt withdrawal Thursday morning of U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy from the race to replace outgoing House Speaker John Boehner, U.S. Rep. David Jolly has thrown his support behind his congressional colleague Daniel Webster of Florida. “We’re heading into uncharted territory,” Jolly told FloridaPolitics.com Thursday afternoon. “I’ve decided that I will be supporting Daniel Webster […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz has endorsed former Congresswoman Sandy Adams in her bid to return to Washington representing Florida’s 6th Congressional District. “We need good people like Sandy Adams, who pour their heart and soul into doing the right thing, in Congress,” said Chaffetz. “I’ve seen her up-close-and-personal fight for our country. We need Sandy […]

Gary FineoutSeptember 29, 2015

A three-day trial that could decide the fate of Florida’s political landscape ended Monday as lawyers for both sides accused each other of recommending changes to the state’s 27 congressional districts that could benefit either Republicans or Democrats. Circuit Judge Terry Lewis, who said he would rule sometime in October, must recommend a new map […]

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David Jolly ramps up his advocacy for Daniel Webster as next House Speaker

David Jolly hits national media to explain support for Daniel Webster

David Jolly throws support behind Dan Webster in race for U.S. House Speaker

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Courts now will decide fate of Florida’s political landscape