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Steve VancoreAugust 3, 2015

St Pete Polls recently released findings from a poll showing strong support for two statewide ballot initiatives being proposed in Florida. The first is John Morgan’s second take on medical marijuana and the other is a $10 per hour minimum wage being offered by a group known as “League of Voters, Extraordinaire.” Morgan is, of course, well known, but […]

Steve VancoreAugust 3, 2015

St Pete Polls recently released findings from a poll showing strong support for two statewide ballot initiatives being proposed in Florida. The first is John Morgan’s second take on medical marijuana and the other is a $10.00 per hour minimum wage being offered by a group known as “League of Voters, Extraordinaire.” Morgan is, of course well known, but […]

Mitch PerryJuly 31, 2015

Orlando-based entrepreneur Todd Wilcox says that it was around April of last year that he first thought about the possibilities of running for U.S. Senate, a considerable feat to undertake for a lifelong nonpolitician in the nation’s third-largest state. He didn’t go into exploratory mode until this past April, though, after Marco Rubio made it […]

Mitch PerryJuly 24, 2015

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Florida is one of only three states that require a governor’s order to restore civil rights to ex-felons. As the law stands, men and women released from the prison system must wait five years before applying for full citizenship rights. Then they must petition the governor and Cabinet for clemency, a process that can take 10 […]

Guest AuthorJuly 24, 2015

In one way, supporters and detractors of U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson agree: He’s a lightning rod. The Republican Party of Florida loves this about him because it provides fresh material for attack ads; partisans because he revs them up. The Democratic establishment hates it because it screws up the possibility of having a clean, organized, […]

Guest AuthorJuly 23, 2015

In one way, supporters and detractors of U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson agree: He’s a lightning rod. The Republican Party of Florida loves this about him because it provides fresh material for attack ads; partisans because he revs them up. The Democratic establishment hates it because it screws up the possibility of having a clean, organized, […]

Mitch PerryJuly 22, 2015

United for Care, the group that in 2014 fell just short of succeeding with a medical marijuana constitutional amendment in Florida, said Wednesday it’s well on the way to getting a similar measure on the 2016 ballot. Officials with the group said they will send 100,000 petitions to county supervisor of elections offices next week, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 13, 2015

A renewed effort to legalize medical marijuana in Florida received a major boost last month, as the People United for Medical Marijuana political committee raised close to $293,000 in June. Of that, nearly $233,000 came from the Orlando law firm headed by attorney John Morgan, according to the state Division of Elections. Morgan has been the […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2015

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A Jacksonville-based conservative group named Grassroots For Victory USA led by former First Coast Tea Party founder Billie Tucker will soon begin a national tour touting conservative values before the upcoming election year. Among its members is former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, who will be political and government affairs adviser for the group. Grassroots For Victory USA was […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

Florida’s Democratic establishment might be worried over Alan Grayson entering the U.S. Senate race, but some conservatives are thrilled. In a statement Thursday, GOP-leaning American Crossroads says they are eagerly awaiting Grayson’s campaign. Communications Director Ian Prior couldn’t be happier that the outspoken liberal will force Democrats to be accountable. “Washington Democrats may be recoiling in […]

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Saltshaker test has tough verdict for St. Pete Polls’ latest survey

Salt Shaker Test applied to St. Pete Polls' latest

Todd Wilcox says Republican voters in Florida (will) like what he has to offer

Bid for constitutional amendment to restore ex-felons’ rights not looking good for 2016 ballot

Chris Timmons: Politics is organized around passion — so Florida Democrats need Alan Grayson

Chris Timmons: Politics is organized around passion — so Florida Democrats need Alan Grayson

Medical marijuana backers say they have enough signed petitions for Florida Supreme Court review

Renewed medical marijuana amendment effort raises $293K in June

Former LG Jennifer Carroll going on road with Tea Party group’s national tour

American Crossroads welcomes Alan Grayson to Senate race with ‘open arms’