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Mitch PerryNovember 3, 2015

Florida Democratic Senate candidate Alan Grayson has sent a mass e-mail to supporters, asking them to sign a petition denouncing GOP Senate candidate David Jolly for proposing to dismantle the Department of Veteran Affairs. “Say you won’t let him dishonor our veterans like this by adding your name to our petition right now,” the statement says, […]

Mitch PerryNovember 2, 2015

Doubling down on his previous critical remarks, Pinellas County GOP U.S. Rep. and 2016 U.S. Senate hopeful David Jolly now demands that Hillary Clinton formally retract her recent comments on the quality of care at Veterans Affairs facilities. While appearing on “The Rachel Maddow Show” Oct. 23, Clinton said she didn’t understand why there was a problem with […]

Ryan RayNovember 2, 2015

As the rollicking presidential campaign of New York real estate mogul Donald Trump recently took a moment to put forth a policy proposal or two, Floridians may have noticed one that seemed familiar. “Under a Trump Administration, all veterans eligible for VA health care can bring their veteran’s ID card to any doctor or care facility that […]

Ryan RayOctober 26, 2015

U.S. Rep. David Jolly took his campaign for the Senate on the road Monday. Speaking with Boston Herald Radio, the Clearwater Republican urged members of Congress to get behind his so-called “Freedom Card” legislation to ease the path of military veterans seeking care from the Department of Veterans Affairs which has been beset by widespread reports […]

Peter SchorschOctober 26, 2015

Welcome A-Schorsch! After a week at sea aboard the Disney Fantasy, I am tanned, rested and ready to return to writing about the Florida politics. Here are 10 things I think I think about the latest political news from the Sunshine State. Hillary Clinton pretty much locked up the Democratic nomination — Biden not in. Benghazi […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2015

US Rep. David Jolly rebuked former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton for downplaying the extent of the Veterans Administration health care scandal on a cable news show. “Mrs. Clinton’s remarks are a direct affront to every man and woman who has defended our freedom and security,” Jolly said. “Make no mistake, veterans lost their lives […]

Mitch PerryOctober 22, 2015

St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Darden Rice, who at one point this year flirted with the possibility of running in the CD 13 seat being vacated by GOP incumbent David Jolly, said Thursday she’s endorsing newly minted candidate Charlie Crist in the contest. “Pinellas County deserves a voice in Washington, but Congress is more interested in […]

Mitch PerryOctober 22, 2015

Donald Trump, the solid front-runner in Florida and nationally in the GOP presidential race, will be the sixth and final candidate to speak at the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit taking place Nov. 13-14 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Twelve candidates in all will participate in the event, a fundraiser for the RPOF and one that looked […]

Mitch PerryOctober 22, 2015

The 28-year-old Berny Jacques is an assistant state attorney for Florida’s 6th Judicial Circuit, but is a pure political animal, also chairman of the Young Floridians for Opportunity PAC. A native of Haiti who immigrated to the states when he was 7, he got his first opportunity when U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart brought him on […]

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 […]

Tag: David Jolly

Alan Grayson accuses David Jolly of wanting to “dismantle” the V.A.

David Jolly doubles down on Hillary Clinton over VA health service

Donald Trump veterans’ plan mirrors David Jolly’s

David Jolly touts “Freedom Card” VA plan, takes swipe at Hillary Clinton

Back from vacation, here are 10 things I think I think about Florida politics

David Jolly blasts Hillary Clinton for minimizing VA health scandal

Darden Rice backs Charlie Crist in CD 13 race

Donald Trump to close out first full day of RPOF Sunshine Summit

Meet Berny Jacques, one of the “30 Under 30” rising stars of Florida politics

Mitch Perry Report for 10.22.15 – Freedom Caucus hearts Paul Ryan?