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Joe HendersonFebruary 13, 2017

One of Charlie Crist’s best traits is his likability. He can be a candle-in-the-wind on issues, depending on his audience. Changing parties infuriated Republicans and made Democrats skeptical. And once he gets a job, he tends to get wandering eyes for his next gig. But damn, he is a really nice guy. Despite his baggage, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2017

National Republicans, in an effort to boost their majority for the midterms, are targeting top House Democrats over the next two years – including Florida’s Charlie Crist and Stephanie Murphy. POLITICO first reported on the list of 36 lawmakers coming from the National Republican Congressional Committee, with a particular focus on “blue-collar parts of the […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2017

Even though there are more than 20 months before Election Day 2018, a week does not go by without a mention — or several — in the media about a possible rematch between Charlie Crist and David Jolly in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. In a new StPetePolls survey of CD 13 voters, Crist would edge […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 24, 2017

Despite a decision to now work for former Republican Congressman David Jolly, Vito Sheeley says he remains a Democrat. In one of the more recent (and enigmatic) personnel developments in Tampa Bay area politics, Sheeley announced Monday he was leaving the office of Charlie Crist, to work for Jolly as a senior adviser. Crist defeated Jolly in Pinellas County’s 13th Congressional District race last fall. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 23, 2017

David Jolly says that he has not made a decision whether to run for his former congressional seat next year, but that’s the impression he has given by announcing on Monday that he has hired Vito Sheeley to serve as his “senior advisor for the 2018 political cycle.” Sheeley has been working as district director for Charlie Crist, the man who […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 10, 2017

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One day after Debra Clayton was shot and killed, Sarasota area Republican Vern Buchanan is once again calling Congress to pass his bill making it easier to sentence cop killers to death. Clayton, a 17-year veteran of the Orlando Police Department, died Monday morning while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. Hours later, an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy also died […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 1, 2017

Charlie Crist is one congressional Democrat who appears to be greeting the incoming Donald Trump administration with an open mind. “Whatever it is that we come to help American workers get back to work and help the middle class and our country, we need to do it together and do it in a spirit of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 31, 2016

Everyone expected Florida to play an important role in politics this year. And why wouldn’t they? Presidential hopefuls hailed from here; the state’s electoral votes were coveted; and its Senate race could have determined control of the U.S. Senate. But just like many predictions in 2016, some of the prophecies for Florida’s outsized role on […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 28, 2016

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam raised more than $2 million in 2016, boosting his war chest ahead of a likely 2018 gubernatorial bid. State records show Florida Grown, Putnam’s political committee, raised more than $2.3 million through Nov. 30. The committee has raised more than $6.3 million since February 2015, according to state campaign finance records. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 27, 2016

Three Florida freshman are among the “freshmen to watch” in the 115th Congress. On Monday, The Hill unveiled its list of “10 freshmen to watch in the new Congress.” According to The Hill, seven new senators and 55 new House members — including 10 from Florida — will take the oath of office on Jan. 3. […]

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Charlie Crist may be likable, but how soon before he eyes a new gig?

Charlie Crist, Stephanie Murphy among top GOP targets for 2018

Poll shows Charlie Crist would beat David Jolly if a rematch is in the cards

After leaving Charlie Crist for David Jolly, Vito Sheeley says “I’m still a Democrat”

David Jolly hires Charlie Crist staffer Vito Sheeley as “senior advisor”

In wake of Orlando shooting, Vern Buchanan renews call to pass bill imposing death penalty for cop killers

Charlie Crist says “God would be pleased” if Donald Trump shows more heart towards Dreamers

Infamous dates: The moments that shaped Florida politics in 2016

Adam Putnam political committee brings in more than $2.3 million in 2016

Charlie Crist, Brian Mast among The Hill’s ’10 freshman to watch’ in Congress