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Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2015

Donald Trump has doubled the vote of his nearest challenger in Florida, Marco Rubio, in a new poll by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative released Wednesday. The poll also shows Hillary Clinton trails several GOP front-runners in head-to-head matchups. Trump leads the GOP field with 36 percent, followed by Rubio at 18 […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2015

Although the conventional wisdom has it that Charlie Crist is the front-runner to capture the Democratic nomination for Congress in the CD 13 next year, Eric Lynn continues to garner endorsements from local Pinellas County Democrats. Among those backing Lynn’s candidacy in a statement issued out by his campaign on Wednesday is St. Petersburg City […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2015

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It’s no secret that Republican David Jolly and Democrat Patrick Murphy are friendly colleagues in the Florida congressional delegation. “I think we approach Congress and governing the same way, there’s a natural affinity there, “Jolly told the National Journal last month. “He is a dear friend of mine.” “David and I are friends,” Murphy has […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2015

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Donald Trump continues to lead in New Hampshire in a new poll out on Wednesday, but Marco Rubio is rising. The poll, conducted by the MassInc Polling Group for Boston NPR station WBUR, shows Trump leading with 22 percent, doubling his advantage over Rubio and Dr. Ben Carson, who are tied for second with 11 […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2015

On Tuesday afternoon, White House, led by chief-of-staff Denis McDonough, held a conference call with 34 of the nation’s governors regarding plans to bring more Syrian refugees to the U.S., but it only seemed to raise more questions for Rick Scott. “They couldn’t explain to me how the U.S. vetting process is any better than the […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2015

I love how political candidates, instead of saying they’re quitting a race, instead say they’re “suspending it” — as if they can freeze it cryogenically, and then bring it reheat it back in time for to run in New Hampshire. That’s what Bobby Jindal did, yesterday, suspending his moribund presidential campaign, where he never got […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2015

The growth of vacation rental website Airbnb has exploded in Florida (as it has across the nation) in recent years, but it’s also alienated local government officials because its unlicensed vacation rentals have escaped being hit with sales or tourist development taxes. That will soon change. The San Francisco based tech-company that allows people to rent out […]

Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2015

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Florida GOP lawmakers in Tallahassee on Tuesday announced a number of bills that would crack down on illegal immigration. Among those bills include HB 675, sponsored by Yalaha House Republican Larry Metz, which would punish so-called “sanctuary” cities that don’t cooperate with federal officials attempting to deport undocumented immigration. It would call for the Attorney General to file […]

Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2015

A new poll finds a majority of voters in Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee think restoring relations and relaxing the travel ban with Cuba is the right thing to do. The poll of four heartland states was conducted by The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center in partnership with Engage Cuba. It shows that although 70 percent of voters think […]

Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2015

The race to replace Patrick Murphy in the Congressional District 18 race just got more crowded, with the announcement that Democrat Randal “Randy” Perkins has entered the contest. Perkins is CEO of the South Florida-based AshBritt Environmental, a disaster recovery company. “I have worked hard my entire life. But I’ve also been fortunate to have so many opportunities […]

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Donald Trump up 36% to 18% over Marco Rubio in new Florida poll

More Pinellas County officials endorse Eric Lynn’s congressional candidacy

David Jolly explains why he attacks Alan Grayson, not Patrick Murphy

Marco Rubio tied for 2nd in New Hampshire in NPR poll

Rick Scott says White House explanation on Syrian refugee situation makes him more concerned

Mitch Perry Report for 11.18.15 — So long Bobby Jindal, we hardly . Wait. We knew you very well.

Airbnb to start collecting Florida tourist taxes beginning Dec. 1

Florida immigrant coalition blasts GOP proposal to crack down on “sanctuary cities”

Poll of 4 heartland states show strong support for restoring ties with Cuba

Randy Perkins becomes latest candidate to declare in Florida CD 18 race