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Mitch PerrySeptember 10, 2015

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National security and containing Iran highlight CD 13 Democratic hopeful Eric Lynn’s second short video introducing himself to Pinellas County voters. It comes a day before the House of Representatives may vote on whether to approve the nuclear deal between the P5+1 countries and Iran. Lynn, who worked in Barack Obama‘s Defense Department under three […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 10, 2015

It’s still the summer (of Trump), with more than four months to go before any registered Republican voter actually goes to the poll. But at what point do the campaigns of Florida favorite sons Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio start growing seriously concerned? Conventional wisdom espoused by political observers in Florida and nationally is Bush could […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 10, 2015

Yesterday in Brussels, Jean-Claude Juncker, the European Union’s top executive, proposed a plan to move approximately 160,000 refugees coming from war-torn and poverty-stricken nations in the Middle East and Africa in response to other countries to deal with the crisis gripping Europe. Although often called “Europe’s problem,” there is increasing discussion about what the U.S. could, and […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2015

Waiting until it’s almost time for the actual vote, Orlando Democratic U.S. Rep. and 2016 Senate candidate Alan Grayson says he’ll support the nuclear deal negotiated between the P5 + 1 counties and Iran. In an email sent to his supporters Wednesday night, Grayson wrote that his reasons are “many and varied.” If Congress rejects […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2015

A month ago, the Miami Herald reported that most Florida motorists whose drivers licenses were suspended in recent years simply failed to pay fines, not because of driving while under the influence citations. Failure to pay such fees accounted for 77 percent of all license suspensions from 2012 through 2015, the paper learned. The story showed […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2015

St.Petersburg-based state Senator Jeff Brandes has stated his opposition to the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission (PTC) for years, so you wouldn’t think that the GOP lawmaker would entertain any discussions about strengthening the besieged agency. However, PTC Chairman Victor Crist says the two have more in common than Brandes is aware of. “Senator Brandes is […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2015

Aiming for a different course after battling two rideshare companies for nearly a year and a half, the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission voted Wednesday to propose new regulations it hopes a local legislator can push through Tallahassee next year. As a “good faith effort” showing it’s trying to work with the industry, the board also […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2015

Debbie Wasserman Schultz was in Tampa last week for a fundraiser for the Florida Democratic Party, and when she confronted Alan Clendenin, things got a little chilly. It was “as good as it always goes,” says Clendenin of the strained meeting that took pace at the law offices of Swope, Rodante in Ybor City. Although the two mix like […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2015

Rumor du jour is that there will be another candidate getting into the wide open countywide Hillsborough County District 6 seat, but it’s not a Republican taking on Jim Norman. The rumor that percolated over the Labor Day weekend is John Dicks, the 62-year-old former Plant City Mayor and Commissioner, is contemplating entering the Democratic […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 8, 2015

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In a clear rebuke to Donald Trump, Jeb Bush says that,”anybody can talk, I’ve delivered,” as his campaign begins airing his first television ad of the presidential campaign in New Hampshire. Called “I’ve Delivered,” the 30-second ad highlights his record as governor of Florida, touting how he cut taxes and spending and led Florida to […]

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Eric Lynn says he’ll work to ensure a nuclear-free Iran

Time to worry? New CNN national poll has Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio both getting buried

Mitch Perry Report for 9.10.15 – Few presidential candidates offering specifics on refugee crisis

Alan Grayson comes out in support of Iranian nuclear deal

Jeff Brandes plans review of state’s broken drivers license suspension policy

Victor Crist wants to have a beer summit with Jeff Brandes regarding regulating Uber

Hillsborough County PTC to stop citing Uber, Lyft drivers

FDP Vice-Chair Alan Clendenin not backing away from criticism of Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Mitch Perry Report for 9.9.15 – Another Democrat to enter Hillsborough County District 6 race?

Jeb Bush takes shot at Donald Trump in first TV ad in NH