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Mitch PerrySeptember 21, 2015

Happy Monday to ‘y’all, the last Monday of summer (of Trump), and with the change of seasons, will we see a change in the running narrative of the GOP presidential race? Well, Donald Trump remains the front-runner in the CNN/ORC poll released yesterday, the first major survey taken from last week’s debate. But The Donald […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 20, 2015

After Carly Fiorina earned nearly universal praise as the big winner of last week’s Republican Presidential debate from the Reagan Library, the big question was whether that praise would translate into a bump in her poll ratings, which have languished in the lower tier this year. The answer to that is a definitive yes. According to a […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2015

Last week, Jeb Bush finished on a high note, supporters say, enjoying a post-debate bump that keeps the former governor odds-on favorite for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. As proof, Right to Rise USA – the super PAC supporting the Republican candidate — released a wrap-up of the week featuring images, statistics, and predictions, each […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 19, 2015

As fall arrives, so does two all-American traditions — football and politics. And with the 2016 presidential race in full swing, candidates are beginning to stake ground in both fields. On Saturday, Republican candidate Jeb Bush takes his White House ambitions to Athens, Georgia for the game between the Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs. […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 19, 2015

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It was an odd moment during last week’s GOP Presidential debate – in a clash between front-running Donald Trump and Jeb Bush, Bush defended his brother George W. Bush’s time in office, saying that he “kept us safe.” It seemed like an obvious rejoinder for Trump to follow up, but he didn’t, nor did any […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 18, 2015

Marco Rubio and Carly Fiorina created considerable enthusiasm at this week’s debate party sponsored by the Duval County Republican Party, according to Chairman Lake Ray. “It was a great event,” Ray said Friday. Although the results of a straw poll taken of the more than 100 participants on Wednesday were tabled until the October Republican […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 18, 2015

As was the case with Fox News last month, CNN received record ratings for airing their prime time Republican presidential debate this week, with 23 million tuning in. Thanks to Donald Trump the debates have become Must See TV. Too bad the Democrats don’t have one of those. Or how about even holding a debate? […]

Brendan FarringtonSeptember 17, 2015

Jeb Bush said during Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate that Donald Trump wanted casino gambling in Florida. Trump said “I did not.” “I promise, if I wanted it, I would have gotten it,” Trump told Bush during the exchange. Bush replied, “No way, man.” But the fact is, Trump wanted it and didn’t get it […]

Bob SparksSeptember 17, 2015

The second GOP debate is history. In a few days, polls will tell us who did well, or not so well, in the minds of voters. The final debate is set for Florida on March 10, just five days before the Florida Primary (although early voting begins March 5). It is impossible to predict how […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 17, 2015

CNN, of course, with probably the highest ratings in its history. As in the Fox News debates, the ratings can be attributed to Donald Trump, who took center stage. I still believe Trump was correct in asking the network to donate money from the profits of the telecast for a charity, such as for our […]

Tag: Jeb Bush

Mitch Perry Report for 9.21.15 – Time for last rites for Scott Walker’s campaign?

Carly Fiorina jumps into 2nd place in new CNN GOP presidential poll

Jeb Bush finishes week strong, with post-debate bump, stock rising for GOP nod

This fall, Jeb Bush bridges two great American institutions: politics and football

Jeb Bush whacked in new ad for saying his brother kept America safe

Duval GOP Chairman Lake Ray talks presidential debate

Mitch Perry Report for 9.18.15 – Hillary Clinton says she’s up for more debates

Donald Trump tells Jeb Bush he didn’t want Florida casino, but he did

Bob Sparks: Will Republican Party of Florida force presidential candidates to attend November summit?

Tim Bryce: So, who won Wednesday's GOP debate?