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Mitch PerrySeptember 2, 2015

Showing continued strength in recruiting local allies to his candidacy, Congressional District 13 Democrat Eric Lynn said Wednesday that four Pinellas County elected officials have endorsed him in the race to succeed David Jolly next year. They are Largo City Commissioner Michael Smith, Gulfport City Councilwoman Yolanda Roman, and Bellair Bluffs City Commissioners Joe Barkley […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 2, 2015

The nationwide campaign to raise fast-food workers’ wages to $15 an hour has incorporated child-care workers into the effort. The campaign is being led nationally and in Florida by the Service Employees International Union. “We have to share the story to create a groundwell,” said Monica Russo, president of SEIU Florida State Council, and executive […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 2, 2015

In a major victory for President Barack Obama on Wednesday, Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland announced her support for the Iran nuclear deal, providing the White House the votes it needs to prevent Republicans from scuttling the agreement. That hardly means the move is popular with the public, at least here in Florida. According […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 2, 2015

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For the second straight day, Jeb Bush is taking on Donald Trump directly regarding ideology. Tuesday, the Bush camp posted a web ad featuring Trump parroting liberal positions over the years. On Wednesday, the former Florida governor, who trails Trump everywhere in the polls (including Florida) has posted a quiz on his website asking, “Which candidate are you?” It’s […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 1, 2015

Like so many other Democrats who are coming out in support of the P+5 nuclear deal with Iraq, Delaware Senator Chris Coons said yesterday that while “it was a very hard choice,” he was going to back Barack Obama in the most important foreign policy accord of his presidency. “I will support this agreement because it […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 1, 2015

Jim Norman, who has been meeting with all types of folks in the community the past few weeks and months in preparation for a return to local politics, makes it official Tuesday. He’s running for a seat on the Hillsborough County Commission. Actually, he made it official Monday by making pilgrimages to the editorial board […]

Mitch PerryAugust 31, 2015

South Florida Congressman and Democratic Senate candidate Patrick Murphy is being blasted by Republicans for announcing his support for the the P5+1 nuclear agreement with Iran. In a statement issued early on Monday, Murphy became just the second member of the Florida congressional delegation to come out in support of the deal, joining Senator Bill Nelson, […]

Mitch PerryAugust 31, 2015

Call it the Donald Trump/Ted Cruz effect, but the Florida Republicans running for Senate next year seem to be as determined to run as much against “Washington” as they do their ultimate Democratic opponent. At the Republican Party of Florida’s summer quarterly meeting this weekend in Tampa, David Jolly, Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Ron DeSantis all […]

Mitch PerryAugust 31, 2015

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Jeb Bush opposes the proposed nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran. He’s made that quite clear, as has every other Republican running for president. Unlike the others though, Bush said that he may not tear the deal up on “Day One” of his presidency. “At 12:01 on January, whatever it is, 19th [2017], I will […]

Mitch PerryAugust 31, 2015

The latest poll out of Iowa is not good news for the two Florida Republicans competing in the GOP presidential primary contest. Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio are tied in fifth place with 6 percent of the vote in a Bloomberg/Des Moines Register poll released over the weekend. Real estate mogul Donald Trump continues to lead in […]

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CD 13 candidate Eric Lynn announces more local endorsements

SEIU Fight for $15 embraces child-care workers, wins support of Ed Narain, other local officials

David Jolly chides Patrick Murphy for supporting Iran nuclear deal

Jeb Bush attacks Donald Trump’s conservative bona fides via quiz

Mitch Perry Report for 9.2.15 – Obama getting closer to win on Iran deal

Mitch Perry Report for 9.1.15 – The meaning of Jim Norman’s return

Florida GOP blasts Patrick Murphy for supporting Iran nuclear deal

Kathy Castor shares Florida GOP Senate candidates’ frustration with Congress

In new web ad, Scott Walker takes a shot at Jeb Bush on Iran deal

Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio are tied for fifth place in latest Iowa poll