Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Mitch PerrySeptember 21, 2017

If the latest Republican proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act passed in the U.S. Senate next week, Kathy Castor believes it would be “devastating” to Florida families. “We’re dealing with devastation from the hurricane, but here is a bill that’s going to be devastating to families all across America,” the Tampa Democratic congresswoman said […]

Mitch PerryMay 7, 2017

Three days after House Republicans passed a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, a group of St. Petersburg residents, joined by Congressman Charlie Crist, is organizing some voter pushback against the “horrible bill.” Approximately 70 citizens met up with the St. Petersburg Democrat in North Straub Park Sunday afternoon to announce that they intend to “stand up and […]

Mitch PerryApril 10, 2017

Over five years, the University of South Florida received more than $260 million in federal funding from the National Institutes of Health; money which helped propel the Tampa campus as a leader in medical research. But officials with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Congresswoman Kathy Castor say that the innovative breakthroughs throughout the […]

Associated PressFebruary 3, 2017

Betsy DeVos cleared a major hurdle in the Senate to become the next education secretary despite vigorous opposition from Democrats. Senators voted 52-48 to cut off debate at dawn Friday, setting the stage for a final confirmation vote next week on President Donald Trump‘s nominee. DeVos, a billionaire Republican donor, has faced fierce criticism from […]

Associated PressJanuary 26, 2017

The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times EST): 4:50 p.m. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer now says slapping a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico is just one of several options on the table for paying for a wall along the southern border. Spicer says President Donald Trump has yet to make […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 17, 2017

Screen-Shot-2017-01-17-at-9.36.54-AM.png

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran and state Reps. Jose Oliva and Jose Felix Diaz have signed on to a letter supporting Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump‘s pick for Education Secretary. They’re among nearly 150 “state-level elected leaders in all 50 states” who say they support DeVos, a wealthy Republican donor who carries financial and political […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 25, 2016

Ted-Cruz-Andrew-Cline-of-Shutterstock-Large-1024x1024.jpg

Had a modern Rip Van Winkle, who happened to be a Republican, fallen asleep 20 years ago, he might think that he had awakened now in hell. His choice in the 1996 party primaries for president would have been among a 10-person field including Bob Dole, the senator and eventual nominee; Sen. Richard Lugar of […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 24, 2016

Had a modern Rip Van Winkle who happened to be a Republican fallen asleep 20 years ago, he might think that he had awakened now in hell. His choice in the 1996 party primaries for president would have been among a 10-person field including Bob Dole, the senator and eventual nominee; Sen. Richard Lugar of […]

Phil AmmannJune 14, 2015

With only hours until announcing his long-awaited 2016 presidential campaign, Jeb Bush looks to the future — with a nod to his past. On Sunday, Bush’s campaign tweeted out a new logo — “Jeb! 2016” — without the famous family name “Bush.” For those who remember, Bush’s new campaign symbol was a clear callback to […]

Associated PressJune 2, 2015

The speakers at the weekend Tennessee Republican Party fundraiser took turns heaping praise on former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, keynote speaker at the annual Statesmen’s Dinner. While Gov. Bill Haslam and Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker stopped short of an official endorsement of the likely presidential candidate, their comments did more than hint that […]

Tag: Lamar Alexander

Kathy Castor: Graham-Cassidy health care bill would ‘devastate’ Florida families

Charlie Crist: ‘Horrible’ GOP health care bill ‘like they don’t care about people’

Kathy Castor visits USF College of Medicine, pledges to fight Donald Trump’s NIH funding cuts

Betsy DeVos clears Senate hurdle toward becoming ed secy

Sean Spicer says 20 percent tax on Mexican imports just an option

Florida House leaders support Betsy DeVos in letter

Martin Dyckman: Is Ted Cruz eligible to be president? The question needs to be resolved

Martin Dyckman: Is Ted Cruz eligible to be president? The question needs to be resolved

Jeb Bush unveils new 2016 logo, callback to past campaigns

Jeb Bush lauded at Tennessee GOP event, but will state vote follow?