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Staff ReportsNovember 9, 2018

Three Rs from election night: realignment, recount, Reconstruction Three days after Election Day, most things are settled, but in the nation’s largest purple state, the race for the U.S. Senate seat is going to overtime with plenty of uncertainty. At the same time, there are several things we do know about Tuesday night. Democrats had […]

Staff ReportsNovember 6, 2018

Dems seeking first delegation majority in 30 years On Election Day, candidates, campaign staff, media, pundits and even large numbers of voters are waiting for final results. What will the House and Senate look like come January of 2019? While Democrats are favored to take control of the House for the first time since 2011, […]

Staff ReportsNovember 2, 2018

New Hispanic polling: Something for everyone Hispanic voters will play a significant role in determining who will win high-profile statewide races in Florida. They are also crucial in some a few House races. Most eyes are on the gubernatorial race between Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and former Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis. Three-term Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson is heavily counting on […]

Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2018

Florida reacts to Pittsburgh shooting; Democrats push gun control Yet again, another depraved act of multiple murder was carried out on Saturday, this time in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The shooter, who killed 11 Jewish worshippers, was an avowed anti-Semite. It did not take long for the finger-pointing to start. Some chose to blame President Donald Trump for his rhetoric, […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2018

Wasserman Schultz ‘will not be intimidated!’ by bombs With the news that apparent explosive devices were delivered to prominent Democrats, devoted critics of President Donald Trump, and CNN, the already divisive political climate became even more hostile. Florida is prominently included in this story with two of the packages directed toward Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston. In addition […]

Staff ReportsOctober 23, 2018

Republican retirements pave way for Democrats Among the reasons Democrats are in a position to flip the majority in the House is a large number of GOP retirements. With 26 Republicans retiring, open seats are much easier to grab than established incumbents. The number of retirees marks the second-largest among the GOP in modern history, second […]

Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2018

Third quarter fundraising reports show big Democratic numbers The 2018 election cycle, like others before it is about money. This time, it is Republicans are facing a dynamic of being dramatically outspent by Democrats who have raised more than $1 billion this cycle. A prime example was the incomprehensible $38 million raised in the third quarter by Democratic Rep. Beto […]

Staff ReportsOctober 16, 2018

Delegation focused on Hurricane Michael aid Nearly a week after Hurricane Michael hit the northern portion of the Gulf Coast, local officials were still trying to account for everyone. Along with the local effort, state and federal officials were working together on behalf of a region devastated by the power of a near-Category 5 hurricane […]

Staff ReportsOctober 9, 2018

Hurricane politics will play a big role in campaigns’ final month As Hurricane Michael approaches the Florida Panhandle, residents and visitors are making plans and hopefully following the instructions of state and local leaders. The personal stakes for residents are high as are the political stakes for top-of-the-ticket candidates such as Gov. Rick Scott and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2018

As Kavanaugh process nears end, what are the political ramifications? One way or another, the saga surrounding the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court is nearly over. No matter one’s view on his suitability, most of America outside the Beltway is ready for the process to end. It has gotten ugly […]

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