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Mitch PerryApril 15, 2015

A new poll published by Public Policy Polling shows Florida Republicans Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio need to do a lot of work to become competitive in New Hampshire, the site of the first Republican Presidential Primary election, next January. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is looking very strong, leading with 24 percent support. That’s 10 percent […]

Associated PressApril 15, 2015

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio launched his Republican presidential campaign this week with a promise to reject “the leaders and ideas of the past.” It was a not-so-subtle jab from a 43-year-old fresh-faced senator at his likely 2016 competitors, Republican Jeb Bush and Democrat Hillary Clinton, whose families cemented political dynasties in the 1990s. A closer […]

Mitch PerryApril 15, 2015

Love her or loath her, Hillary Clinton‘s official presence in the 2016 presidential sweepstakes is a big deal. But does the political media class have to lose their collective sh*t in the process? It was sort of humorous to read that story the other day about how Clinton’s delayed video release announcing her campaign on […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2015

There’s no doubt that one has to have giant stones to think they’re smart enough and charismatic enough to run the free world. Marco Rubio falls into that category. “I have heard some suggest that I should step aside and wait my turn, ” Rubio toward the end of his 18-minute-plus speech at the Freedom Tower […]

Ryan RayApril 13, 2015

Former Charlie Crist for Governor digital director Amanda Litman is heading to Hillaryworld as the Democratic field’s only real contender kicks off her campaign today in Iowa, Clinton’s 2008 Waterloo. Litman has been selected as the Clinton 2016 presidential campaign’s email director, giving her the chance to put into practice her confident remarks at the end of […]

Melissa RossApril 13, 2015

Calling himself “the least political member” of his famous political family, Neil Bush is preparing to visit Florida to say his older brother, Jeb, is likely to run for president “to make the world a better place.” “I think he’s had an extraordinary track record leading the state of Florida,” said Bush, the chairman of the […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2015

The suspense is over: The Associated Press reported Monday morning that Marco Rubio is officially the third Republican to declare his candidacy for president for 2016 But all eyes remain on how Rubio will deliver that announcement later Monday in downtown Miami. Giving a little pre-speech smacktalk to welcome Rubio to the highest level of […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2015

A great deal of speculation among Duval County conservatives has revolved around how “ready for Hillary” Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is. The Lenny Curry campaign, in fact, sent out an email speculating that Brown was “dreaming” of his next “Clinton D.C. job.” Despite former President Bill Clinton already having had made a trip to Jacksonville to rally the troops […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2015

When Marco Rubio announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president Monday in downtown Miami, there are certain themes he will undoubtedly hit upon (albeit in a speech of only 12 minutes, its reported duration). Fresh off President Barack Obama‘s meeting up with Raul Castro this past weekend at the Summit of the Americas […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2015

Ready for Hillary? According to Monday’s email from the Lenny Curry campaign’s “Let’s Keep Alvin Honest” account, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is. The email posits that “Democrat Alvin Brown [is] Dreaming of His Next Clinton DC Job.” “Democrat Alvin Brown, a liberal appointee to Bill Clinton‘s White House, might think he’s one step closer to his next job […]

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New PPP survey shows Jeb Bush in trouble in New Hampshire

Marco Rubio draws from past despite future focus

Mitch Perry Report for 4.15.15 — Waiting on Hillary

Marco Rubio says he’s ready to be president, but will GOP follow?

Political veteran Amanda Litman to be Hillary Clinton 2016 email director

Neil Bush visits Florida, says brother Jeb has “a good shot” at presidency

Debbie Wasserman Schultz calls Marco Rubio a “prune wrapped in tinsel”

Alvin Brown campaign relatively neutral on Hillary Clinton announcement

Things to look for in Marco Rubio’s announcement speech

Email Insights: Is Alvin Brown closer to his next D.C. job?