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Peter SchorschMay 21, 2016

As far as Super PACs go, the one that is backing two Republicans in a pair of Panhandle congressional race has a nice enough name. It’s called “North Florida Neighbors.” How genteel. How stately. How very north Florida. North Florida Neighbors announced Friday that it is supporting conservative state Rep. Matt Gaetz in his bid for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, along with the […]

Peter SchorschMarch 22, 2015

When writing about political gaffes, columnists invariably cite the Michael Kinsley quote that defined such foot-in-mouth moments as “when a politician tells the truth — some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.” By that standard, David Johnson, the interim executive director of the Republican Party of Florida, committed one helluva gaffe. Quoted by The […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2015

Contrary to reports, the Republican Party of Florida is doing just fine, newly elected Party Chairman Blaise Ingoglia said Thursday night. Speaking with state committee members on a conference call, Ingoglia said that despite the fact that political committees representing the Senate and Gov. Rick Scott both pulled cash out of the RPOF’s coffers as his victory […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2015

Contrary to reports, the Republican Party of Florida is doing just fine, newly elected Party Chairman Blaise Ingoglia said Thursday night. Speaking with state committee members on a conference call, Ingoglia said that despite the fact that political committees representing the Senate and Gov. Rick Scott both pulled cash out of the RPOF’s coffers as his victory […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 18, 2015

Fresh off of his victory as the new Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, state Representative Blaise Ingoglia is tapping two respected political veterans to lead his transition. David Johnson and Pablo Diaz will head the new Chairman’s transition efforts, Ingoglia confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com late Saturday night. Johnson is a former Executive Director of the RPOF […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 18, 2015

Fresh off of his victory as the new Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, state Representative Blaise Ingoglia is tapping two respected political veterans to lead his transition. David Johnson and Pablo Diaz will head the new Chairman’s transition efforts, Ingoglia confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com late Saturday night. Johnson is a former Executive Director of the RPOF […]

Peter SchorschJune 23, 2014

Dozens of state legislators earned new terms in office as Florida’s qualifying period for the 2014 election ended Friday. With qualifying week over, here are 11 takeaways for this fall’s elections: 1. Eight state senators — or nearly one-quarter of the Florida Senate — were re-elected without opposition. Nearly one-third of the members in the Florida House also earned […]

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Super PAC emerges to support Matt Gaetz and Neal Dunn in Panhandle congressional races

David Johnson’s spot-on gaffe

Check out the balls on Brett Doster …

Check out the balls on Brett Doster…

New RPOF Chair Blaise Ingoglia assures state committee members, “The party has funds”

New RPOF Chair Blaise Ingoglia assures state committee members, "The party has funds"

David Johnson, Pablo Diaz to lead Blaise Ingoglia’s transition

David Johnson, Pablo Diaz to lead Blaise Ingoglia's transition

Peter Schorsch: Qualifying for 2014 elections is over and here’s what you should know