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Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

Congratulations to the city of Cleveland and fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers worldwide, after they defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last night, 93-89, bringing the city their first sports championship in 52 years. OK, that wasn’t too difficult for me to type. As a lifelong Warriors fan, it’s a crushing […]

Mitch PerryJune 17, 2016

Two years ago, special interest money out of Washington made the special congressional election in Florida’s 13th District between David Jolly and Alex Sink one of the most expensive of all time. While it’s unlikely the spending will exceed the reported $12 million paid out in 2014, it’s a race Democrats will desperately try to win — especially if they believe […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 17, 2016

Carlos Lopez-Cantera is applauding his one-time opponent’s decision to run for re-election in the U.S. House. Lopez-Cantera, the state’s lieutenant governor and one of several Republicans running for the U.S. Senate, commended Rep. David Jolly for “doing the right thing and taking on Charlie Crist.” Jolly, an Indian Shores Republican, announced Friday afternoon he was […]

Phil AmmannJune 17, 2016

U.S. Rep. David Jolly has unfinished business. After weeks of pressure from local officials, bolstered by rumors of Marco Rubio seeking re-election, Jolly is dropping his bid for the U.S. Senate, opting instead for a re-election bid in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. “David Jolly’s passion is to serve the people of Pinellas,” former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 17, 2016

Charlie Crist is out with a new digital advertisement, just as Rep. David Jolly prepares to announce whether he will run for re-election instead of the Senate. “The cost of living is more expensive than ever. Social Security and Medicare are under attack. And our students, veterans and environment aren’t priorities anymore,” says Crist in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 17, 2016

Carlos Beruff is out with a new campaign advertisement, calling on Floridians to reject what he calls a hyphenated county. The release of the 30-second spot, called “Simply American,” comes as Marco Rubio prepares to announce whether he will run for re-election. In his new ad, an announcer is heard saying: “Ever get tired of […]

Mitch PerryJune 17, 2016

Here’s something you don’t hear very often — if you intend to attend tonight’s Tampa Bay Rays versus San Francisco Giants game at Tropicana Field, you better already have a ticket. The team announced earlier this week they would make all open seats for the game available for their annual Pride Night for just $5, with […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 16, 2016

FloridaPolitics.com caught up with Republican Senate candidate Todd Wilcox in Jacksonville Thursday, where he gave his thoughts on the possible re-entry of Marco Rubio into the race, and the mass shooting in Orlando Sunday. The big narrative of the week in the Florida Senate race involves Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Marco Rubio having a conversation in the wake of the Pulse […]

Mitch PerryJune 16, 2016

Congressional Democrats have spent the past week in Washington promoting gun control legislation in the wake of the Orlando shooting massacre, in which 49 people were killed and dozens others remain injured. They’ve complained that they’re not getting assistance from many Republicans, but that may be changing. On Thursday, Pinellas County based GOP Representative David […]

Mitch PerryJune 15, 2016

The Florida Realtors Association has officially endorsed Eric Lynn in the House District 68 race in Pinellas County. “The Florida Realtors Association and the work they do is so vital to our community. I am honored to have the support of such an impactful organization,” said Lynn. “I look forward to continuing our work together in bringing affordable housing to the […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Mitch Perry Report for 6.20.16 — Cleveland’s curse is history

David Jolly says he intends not to mention Charlie Crist’s name at all in their blockbuster congressional match-up

Carlos Lopez-Cantera commends David Jolly for decision to run for re-election

David Jolly drops Senate bid, will seek re-election to CD 13; Charlie Crist, Dems respond

In new advertisement, Charlie Crist says Congress should be listening to the people

In new ad, Carlos Beruff says ‘we are all simply Americans’

Mitch Perry Report for 6.17.16 – ‘Weiner’ comes to Tampa

Todd Wilcox talks Senate race, Pulse tragedy

David Jolly proposes bill that would prevent potential terrorists from purchasing guns

Florida Realtors Association backs Eric Lynn in HD 68 race