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Mitch PerryNovember 1, 2015

Although he’s been hammered by the punditry class for getting schooled by Marco Rubio for daring to bring up his poor voting record in the U.S. Senate at last week’s GOP presidential debate, Jeb Bush said today that he has no regrets about doing so. “I got to be governor of a state and accomplish […]

Mitch PerryNovember 1, 2015

When all appears lost, there’s always home. That seems to be the main reason why struggling presidential contender Jeb Bush is making three appearances in the state he governed for eight years this coming Monday, even though the Sunshine State doesn’t vote until March 15, after the first four major states in the race: Iowa, New […]

Associated PressNovember 1, 2015

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis.; Republican presidential candidates Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Ryan; Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Ryan; Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md.; Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio. ___ CNN’s […]

Associated PressOctober 31, 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton was a no-show Saturday. Ditto Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The Florida Democratic Party held a weekend convention to rally supporters for next year’s election without the benefit of a presidential candidate actually showing up. Sure, party activists could pose with life-size cardboard cutouts of Clinton and Sanders, but Clinton was in South […]

Mitch PerryOctober 31, 2015

Speaking at the Florida Democratic Convention in Lake Buena Vista Saturday morning, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz grew emotional in talking about something must be done to try to stem gun violence. Referring to have attending the funeral service for the Reverend Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina earlier this year, as well as a […]

Associated PressOctober 31, 2015

GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush has returned to Florida to recharge his struggling campaign. He spoke and took selfies with supporters at an outdoor rally Friday night before attending a high school football game in southwest Florida. Bush told the crowd that American voters are looking for “authenticity” in a presidential candidate and “not a […]

Steve PeoplesOctober 31, 2015

Marco Rubio‘s “lean” presidential campaign is putting on weight. By every measure, the Florida senator’s bid for the Republican nomination has grown more robust in October, boosted again by a strong showing in Wednesday night’s debate. In preference polls and money flowing in, he’s ticking upward. The campaign’s fundraising, which lagged that of several competitors […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

A national poll of GOP presidential candidates shows that Donald Trump continues to lead the field nationally with 25 percent support. Dr. Ben Carson was next at 17 points, and Jeb Bush third with 7 points. The Reuters/IPSO poll was conducted online and was completed before the end of the GOP debate on Wednesday night. […]

Associated PressOctober 30, 2015

In proposing the U.S. adopt a flat tax coupled with a levy similar to a European-style value added tax, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is contributing to a division in the Republican presidential field. Some simply want to cut existing rates. But others — Cruz among them — suggest scrapping the nation’s tax code entirely and […]

Mitch PerryOctober 30, 2015

Overnight, the U.S. Senate voted to approve the two-year budget deal that will increase spending limits and avert a default. The vote was 64-35, overcoming objections from among others, Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. Marco Rubio also opposed it. In my quick preliminary research, I’ve been unable to find out how Marco Rubio voted. Realizing […]

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On MTP, Jeb Bush says Marco Rubio has “given up” on his day job

Jeb Bush to make three appearances in the Sunshine State on Monday

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Florida Democrats rally for 2016 without Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders

At FDP Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz admits Dems have been losing too many down-ballot races

Jeb Bush returns to Florida to recharge campaign

Rising Marco Rubio seeks to separate from GOP’s presidential pack

Donald Trump leads Ben Carson by 8 points, Jeb Bush by 18 in national poll

Ted Cruz adds to GOP divide on how best to overhaul tax system

Mitch Perry Report for 10.30.15 – Bush camp intends to keep on bashing Rubio