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Mitch PerryAugust 11, 2015

For years, Marco Rubio has been very clear on the campaign trail that he opposes the legalization of marijuana. But what about for medicinal purposes, as is allowed in 19 states and may again be on the ballot in Florida in 2016? “I’ve said that I’m open to medicinal uses, of anything, particularly marijuana, and in fact, […]

Mitch PerryAugust 11, 2015

An online Reuters/Ipso poll of 278 self-identified Republicans taken after Thursday night’s GOP presidential debate continues to show New York City real estate magnate Donald Trump dominating the GOP presidential field nationally. The survey has Trump at 24 percent, double the support of the next closest Republican, Jeb Bush, who is at 12 percent. That’s down […]

Mitch PerryAugust 11, 2015

First of all, let me give a public welcome to the newest addition to the Florida Politics/SaintPetersBlog family, James Rosica, late of The Tampa Tribune. I looking forward to reading his reports. The advent of the super PACS, we’ve been told, is that it will keep presidential candidates around a lot longer than before, since […]

Phil AmmannAugust 11, 2015

Few people will argue that good political reporting should be objective; readers expect professional journalists to give accurate and unbiased information – despite personal opinion or alliances. David Sirota, one of the leading writers for the International Business Times, makes little pretense of either accuracy or objectivity. IBT and Sirota – who is a thinly […]

Jac VerSteegAugust 10, 2015

The outrage is not that Donald Trump raised his hand. The outrage is that none of the other Republican candidates for president raised his hand. Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio and the others should have lifted their hands high Thursday night when the questioner asked them whether they would not pledge to support the eventual GOP […]

Mitch PerryAugust 10, 2015

Marco Rubio‘s performance at last week’s debate apparently garnered the attention of Hillary Clinton — or at least his comments on abortion have in the past few days. The Democratic front-runner for president in 2016 spoke to reporters in Exeter, N.H. on Monday, and used the occasion to rip into Rubio for his stance that […]

Mitch PerryAugust 10, 2015

While Vice President Joe Biden spends some downtime in South Carolina this week sussing out his options, the Draft Joe Biden super PAC isn’t slowing down at all. “Vice President Biden has proven over the course of his long and successful career that he can both speak his mind, honestly, with the American people and deliver […]

Mitch PerryAugust 10, 2015

Happy Monday, y’all. While the entertainment show that is the 2016 GOP presidential campaign continued to make the headlines over the weekend, I was at the movies, checking out the newest Woody Allen film and the surprise Hollywood picture of the summer. First the Woodman: Let’s face it, Woody Allen films rarely are a completely satisfying experience […]

Marc YachtAugust 9, 2015

The Donald clearly trumped the field of Republican presidential wannabes in Thursday’s Ohio debate. Fox kept the debate within its own cable network denying millions from watching. It could be heard online on Fox radio but proved difficult to follow. Donald Trump separated himself quickly from the pack when he refused to agree to support […]

Mitch PerryAugust 9, 2015

Vice President Joe Biden is taking some downtime with his wife Jill this week in South Carolina. When he returns to Washington, he’s expected to announce whether or not he’ll take on Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president. The Associated Press reports that while Biden has yet to ask staff to organize on his […]

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Medical pot lobby says Marco Rubio “doesn’t respect” people’s will

Donald Trump continues to lead in Iowa, national polls

Mitch Perry Report for 8.11.15 — Will Rick Perry be the first one off the GOP island?

David Sirota’s inaccurate reporting history proves partisan Democratic slant

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio should have raised hands against Donald Trump

Marco Rubio blasts Hillary Clinton’s remarks about his pro-life stance

Draft Joe Biden super PAC getting busier

Mitch Perry Report for 8.10.15 – A summer cinema surprise

Marc J. Yacht: “The Donald” trumps the Republican Party

Bill Nelson doesn’t believe Joe Biden will challenge Hillary Clinton for Dem nom