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Staff ReportsMay 1, 2018

Bipartisanship rankings useful for those in competitive races Florida is a swing state with a few possibly competitive districts this fall. In those districts and the state’s Senate seat being contested, bipartisanship is an often-used word. Last week, Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy and The Lugar Center released the latest bipartisan rankings among […]

Staff ReportsApril 27, 2018

Maybe this chaos is the new normal It has been another one of those weeks in Washington where just as one story begins to lead the cycle, another one overtakes it. Some call that chaos while others call it business as usual in the era of President Donald Trump. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, CIA […]

Staff ReportsApril 24, 2018

‘Wave’ year or not, Nelson, Scott have work to do to maximize voter turnout Four years ago, Republican Gov. Rick Scott, seeking a second term, was up against former Gov. Charlie Crist. While Crist was running his first statewide campaign as a Democrat, Scott was still not a beloved figure even within his own party. Crist left […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018

Energetic Democratic voters joined by energetic donors For months, talks of a Democratic blue wave in November continue to persist. While Election Day is still more than six months away, Democrats have reason to be optimistic, but Republicans have some reason to believe they can prevent a wipeout. Generic ballot polls continue to show Democrats […]

Staff ReportsApril 17, 2018

Before ‘slimeball,’ there was the grace of Barbara and George H.W. Bush The current President of the United States is no better than a “mob boss,” according to the former Director of the FBI. The former Director of the FBI is a “slimeball,” according to the current President of the United States. Just another day […]

Staff ReportsApril 13, 2018

Ross departure more surprising than Ryan’s In some ways, House Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement he was leaving Congress was surprising. When the third person in line for the presidency drops the microphone on a career as one of the most influential officials on Capitol Hill, people take notice. On the other hand, rumors of his departure were […]

Staff ReportsApril 10, 2018

Next seven months will be a game of Washington small ball After a two-week break for the Easter recess, Congress is back in Washington. As they return, there are a couple of items that will generate news, but big legislation is unlikely now and over the remaining seven months before the November elections. There will be no […]

Staff ReportsApril 6, 2018

King’s legacy; there for all to see This week marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those remembering that tragic Thursday evening recall the shock or rage that enveloped the nation. Many delegation members issued statements on Wednesday’s tragic anniversary. Miami Gardens Democrat Frederica Wilson said, “Fifty years ago, some people thought he was moving too fast. Imagine […]

Staff ReportsApril 3, 2018

Change has come; people are even fired via social media While the House and Senate are in the second week of their Easter recess, nonlegislative issues are getting their share of coverage. An example is the resignation/firing of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin. Shulkin says he was fired by President Donald Trump, while the White House says he resigned. […]

Staff ReportsMarch 27, 2018

Don’t expect further significant legislation from Congress this year On Friday, members of the House and Senate were among those flocking to Reagan National and Dulles Airport to get out of Washington as quickly as possible. Hours before they had passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill that had Republicans like Rep. Matt Gaetz fuming at the cost […]

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