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Mitch PerryDecember 9, 2014

Hillsborough County Democrats are scheduled to vote for new officers this Thursday night, but the man who looked likely to become the next chair of the party, Tim Heberlein, is dropping out of the race. The reason is because of a potential conflict of interest with his day job. Recently Heberlein took on employment with […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Opposition research generally involves a campaign gathering up as many facts as publicly (or privately) available on another candidate, preferably negative, in order to use against that candidate at an opportune time. Describing itself as “The Most Comprehensive Early Look Ever at a Presidential Field,” the D.C.-based Democratic Party group American Bridge 21st Century has […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Today in New York City, a group of 20 Democratic Party mayors from around the country are taking part in a one day summit convened by Mayor Bill de Blasio to discuss immigration issues. Cities United for Immigration Action says that their mission is to “strengthen our cities by keeping families together, further growing our economies, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Today in New York City, a group of 20 Democratic Party mayors from around the country are taking part in a one day summit convened by Mayor Bill de Blasio to discuss immigration issues. Cities United for Immigration Action says that their mission is to “strengthen our cities by keeping families together, further growing our economies, […]

Mitch PerryDecember 6, 2014

For the longest time in Tallahassee, criticism regarding Florida’s Public Service Commission had been relegated to Democrats, environmental activist groups and editorial writers at Florida dailies – but its membership is growing larger by the day. In a split decision last week, the PSC voted to cut energy efficiency targets for investor-owned power companies and […]

Mitch PerryDecember 6, 2014

In a speech that virtually screamed of presidential ambition, Marco Rubio said today that while he is not anti-Wall Street, it’s time for the GOP to become the party for a struggling middle class who now believe that the American dream is something that may no longer be attainable. “They feel this way because despite […]

Mitch PerryDecember 5, 2014

There are four people running to be the next Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida this weekend- though it’s not an open seat. There’s the current chair, Leslie Dougher. She’s being challenged by Eric Miller, state Representative Blaise Ingoglia, and former state Representative Kurt Kelly. Those candidates are scheduled to sit down and debate […]

Mitch PerryDecember 5, 2014

In what had devolved into a very divisive election campaign in the past week, Susan McGrath defeated Mark Hanisee Thursday night to become the new chair of the Pinellas County Democratic Executive Committee. The final vote was 57-41. McGrath is the president of the Stonewall Democrats and has served the last two years as vice-chair […]

Mitch PerryDecember 4, 2014

Fast-food workers in Tampa, St. Petersburg and more than 150 other cities across the country walked off their job today, demanding an industry-wide base wage of $15 per hour and in some cases, the right to form a union. It was the latest in what has been a series of protests across the country to […]

Mitch PerryDecember 4, 2014

One of the few tangible (if not necessarily positive) events with nearly universal appeal that came out of the entire Michael Brown tragedy was the call for body cameras on police officers. Local police departments in the Tampa Bay area are about to start pilot programs with the cameras. And yesterday Gulfport Police Chief Robert […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Tim Heberlein drops out of contention for Hillsborough Democratic chair

Democratic aligned group releases oppo research document on Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, etc.

Bob Buckhorn supports Bill de Blasio’s immigration forum in NYC – but won’t be in attendance

Bob Buckhorn supports Bill de Blasio's immigration forum in NYC – but won't be in attendance

New conservative group fighting for solar power attacks recent PSC decisions

Marco Rubio makes the case for middle class populism in Tampa

Mitch Perry Report – 12.5.14

Susan McGrath is elected to chair the Pinellas County Democrats

Fast-food workers calling for a raise demonstrate in Tampa

Mitch Perry Report for 12.4.14 – Body cameras still the answer?