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Mitch PerryAugust 8, 2016

When he was running for president, Marco Rubio‘s stance on abortion was an issue noted not just by Democrats as being too extreme, but some Republicans as well. Rubio is opposed to abortion in all cases except to save the life of the mother. “I’m pro-life. The most tragic thing in the world is for a […]

Peter SchorschAugust 7, 2016

Pinellas County Republicans who gathered at a “Victory Picnic” mostly avoided talking about their candidate at the top of the ballot this November and focused instead on the importance of keeping Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate and winning local races. “Donald Trump was not my first, second or third choice,” said state Rep. Chris Latvala about his presidential candidate […]

Mitch PerryAugust 7, 2016

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Will Hillary Clinton be photographed sipping product from the taps at 3 Daughters Brewery in South St. Pete on Monday? Why wouldn’t she be? Her campaign announced she’ll be making an appearance there Monday afternoon. The Democratic presidential nominee — who needs to add millennials to her coalition against Donald Trump — will make an appearance at […]

Joe HendersonAugust 5, 2016

It may have seemed for the past few weeks/months that the only news was bad, political — or both. But now, a welcome distraction is on the immediate horizon, along with a return to the regular rhythm of everyday living. The arrival of sales tax-free weekend heralds the start of a new school year, much […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 4, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a six-point lead over Donald Trump in the Sunshine State, according to a new poll from Suffolk University. The poll found 48 percent of likely Florida voters would vote for Clinton; while 42 percent picked Trump. About 10 percent of voters polled said they were still undecided. Clinton has voters in South […]

Mitch PerryAugust 3, 2016

New York Rep. Richard Hanna yesterday became the first Republican in Congress to say that not only could he not support Donald Trump for president (he said that months ago), but he now says he’ll be voting for Hillary Clinton in the fall. “While I disagree with her on many issues, I will vote for Mrs. Clinton,” Hanna wrote […]

Gary FineoutAugust 3, 2016

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Top Florida Republicans are distancing themselves from GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump‘s comments about an American Muslim family whose son was killed in Iraq. But so far, none of the top elected Republicans in the state have dropped their support of Trump, or even criticized him as sharply as some other Republicans have in the […]

Scott PowersAugust 2, 2016

The Democrats’ vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, took on the role of campaign attack dog in Daytona Beach Tuesday labeling Donald Trump as the “You’re fired” president. In a 31-minute speech at Daytona State College, Kaine accused Trump of caring only about himself and said his economic plans would lead to economic ruin, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2016

On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Ron DeSantis did an interview on the Fox Business Network slamming the Department of Homeland Security‘s decision to extend temporary protective status amnesty to 8,300 Syrian refugees for up to 18 months. DeSantis, in a competitive primary for re-election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, observed that the amnesty “actually applies to people who came from […]

Associated PressAugust 2, 2016

Less than four years ago, the Republican Party tapped a few respected party officials to help the GOP find its way forward. This week, one of them says she’s leaving the party — driven out by Donald Trump. While not a household name, Sally Bradshaw‘s decision to leave the GOP rocked those who make politics […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 8.8.16 — Will Rubio’s stance on abortion be fodder in U.S. Senate race?

Tidbits from the Pinellas GOP’s ‘Victory Picnic’

Hillary Clinton to tour 3 Daughters Brewery in St. Petersburg

Joe Henderson: After months of bad news, a return to ‘everyday living’

Poll: Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump, 48% to 42%

Mitch Perry Report for 8.3.16 — How many GOP candidates still ‘not there yet’ on Trump?

Florida Republicans disagree with Donald Trump, but still back him

Tim Kaine goes after Donald Trump as the ‘You’re fired’ president

Ron DeSantis slams temporary amnesty for Syrian refugees

Sally Bradshaw’s bolt from GOP a sign of Donald Trump’s impact on party