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Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 2018

A group pushing for Florida to adopt anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity said in a Thursday email that lawmakers lack of action on that front could lead Amazon to look elsewhere for its new headquarters. Florida Competes said in a Thursday press release that the failure to update the state’s 1992 Civil […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party says Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, the newest entrant into the 2018 race for governor, needs to “break ties” with Steve Wynn. An FDP email says DeSantis has “repeatedly bragged about earning the casino magnate’s support,” and points out that Wynn was one of the North Florida Republican’s biggest backers for […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

During his official announcement he would run for Florida governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis touted his bill to nix a Congressional fund used settle harassment complaints against lawmakers, but American Bridge said that ploy doesn’t make up for his past votes in the House. “Ron DeSantis’ pathetic attempts to cover up his checkered record […]

Phil AmmannNovember 30, 2015

Congressional candidate Susannah Randolph knows the challenges facing a woman with political ambition. She learned it more than 30 years ago, while in fifth grade. Randolph writes about her first encounter with the glass ceiling in a new fundraising email to supporters. “Our class project was to come up with a candidate for president, a […]

Phil AmmannNovember 24, 2015

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For most people, holidays are supposed to be filled with fun, food and celebration. With that in mind, for the sake of keeping the peace, it’s always a good rule of thumb to avoid talking politics during family get-togethers. However, that may be next to impossible this year, as Thanksgiving falls in the midst of the […]

Peter SchorschNovember 5, 2015

For anyone who appreciates presidential politics, it would be a fool’s errand to write off Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign. In a new email update from Right to Rise PAC – providing exclusive information from the campaign trail – the former Florida governor is far from finished, despite “lagging national polls” and receiving less airtime than […]

Phil AmmannNovember 4, 2015

With any election, no matter how you slice it, somebody comes out on top. In the 2015 elections, Ruth’s List Florida had a good night. And by the next day, there was an email showing they were ready to boast. “Ruth’s List-endorsed candidate, Lisa Wheeler-Brown won her election for St. Petersburg City Council and Kristin […]

Jim RosicaOctober 9, 2015

Orlando trial attorney John Morgan now is seeking clients for the latest legal vogue: Suing Volkswagen. His firm, Morgan & Morgan, sent out emails Thursday, saying recipients “may be entitled to compensation” from the car company. Volkswagen recently was caught hacking its own emission devices with software that enabled its diesel cars to trick U.S. government tests. The […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 25, 2015

Hours after telling supporters he had “not yet come to a decision” on whether he would run for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster called an audible: He’s in it to win it. Webster made the announcement during the Sean Hannity radio program Friday afternoon. Hannity asked, “Will you run for speaker?” “Yes, I […]

Phil AmmannMarch 20, 2015

As Tallahassee lawmakers finish their third week of the 2015 Legislative Session, Ben Pollara finds little to cheer about in Florida’s struggle to legalize medical marijuana. “It ain’t looking good,” the United for Care leader writes in a new email update. “Despite the voices of 58 percent of Floridians and our efforts in the legislature,” Pollara writes, “third […]

Tag: Email Insights

Email insights: Lack of LGBT protections might spoil Miami’s chances for Amazon HQ2

Email Insights: FDP says Ron DeSantis needs to dump Steve Wynn

Email Insights: Ron DeSantis no ally to sexual harassment victims, says American Bridge

Email insights: Susannah Randolph, her daughter and finally breaking ultimate glass ceiling

Email insights: Democratic website helps handle “Your Republican Uncle” during Thanksgiving

Email insights: Counting out Jeb Bush is big mistake

Email insights: Ruth’s List celebrates election wins, but there’s more to do

Email Insights: John Morgan seeking VW clients

Daniel Webster says he’ll run for House Speaker

Email insights: As medical marijuana stalls in Tallahassee, Ben Pollara presses on