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Bob SparksJanuary 18, 2015

Political junkies, reporters and columnists should thank Jeb Bush. His sooner-than-expected semi-announcement of a run for president accelerated the run for the White House. While a few potential opponents likely spit out their morning coffee upon learning of Bush’s move, newshounds and consultants were overjoyed. Instead of endless January speculation stories, some substance and actual […]

Bob SparksJanuary 18, 2015

Political junkies, reporters and columnists should thank Jeb Bush. His sooner-than-expected semi-announcement of a run for president accelerated the run for the White House. While a few potential opponents likely spit out their morning coffee upon learning of Bush’s move, newshounds and consultants were overjoyed. Instead of endless January speculation stories, some substance and actual […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 16, 2015

There’s an anniversary today regarding U.S. foreign policy that I’m sure nobody will bring up, and why would they? We like our anniversaries in round numbers, so maybe you’ll hear something next year on the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the 1991 Gulf War, when the United States and a coalition of allies attacked Iraq, with U.N. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 14, 2015

Nationally, Republicans are having all the fun these days. Jeb Bush transformed the 2016 race last month, coming out of the starting gate with intense alacrity, demonstrating to everybody that he’s serious about a presidential run for the GOP nomination. Last week Mitt Romney met with some former fundraisers to essentially announce that he was all in, and […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

It’s only the second Monday of the new year, but the jockeying for position amongst potential GOP presidential candidates for 2016 is in full flower. The big news in this saga was Mitt Romney’s meeting on Friday in Manhattan with around 30 former supporters, where Mittens made sure to let them know that he is […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 7, 2015

Although the phrase may have originated with Occupy Wall Street, it seems like several GOP candidates for president next year will be talking about economic inequality. At least Jeb Bush will be, according to the platform he laid out with the unveiling of his new PAC, The Right to Rise, on Tuesday. “We believe the income gap […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 7, 2015

Although the phrase may have originated with Occupy Wall Street, it seems like several GOP candidates for president next year will be talking about economic inequality. At least Jeb Bush will be, according to the platform he laid out with the unveiling of his new PAC, The Right to Rise, on Tuesday. “We believe the income gap […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 5, 2015

As Jeb Bush inches closer to a possible 2016 presidential run, anticipation rises as to when (and where) the Republican former Florida governor will finally take the plunge. Adding fuel to the fire, an announcement Bush will be raising money this week for his new leadership PAC at an event in Greenwich, Connecticut – hometown […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 4, 2015

You see them haunting television commercials, old-time stars now hawking all sorts of stuff to make themselves some money and seem relevant. Here’s Shaquille O’Neal peddling medical products, as if we’d ever ask Shaq for advice about anything except how to dunk a basketball. There’s country crooner Kenny Rogers with yet another tired rendition of […]

Phil AmmannDecember 28, 2014

After declaring he is “actively exploring” a White House run, Jeb Bush surged to lead the pack Republican 2016 presidential contenders, says to a new CNN/ORC poll. In a nationwide survey, the former Florida governor took 23% of Republicans, putting him 10 points ahead of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was second with 13%. Physician Ben […]

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Bob Sparks: Jeb Rubio forced to adjust to Jeb Bush's timetable

Bob Sparks: Rubio forced to adjust to Jeb Bush's timetable

Mitch Perry Report for 1.16.15 — Foreign policy priorities

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Mitch Perry Report for 1.12.15 – GOP presidential aspirants go at it early

Mitch Perry Report for 1.7.15 – Jeb platform an updated version of W’s?

Mitch Perry Report for 1.7.15 – Jeb platform an updated version of W's?

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