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Mitch PerryJuly 7, 2016

If you remember when we first heard about the tea party in early 2009, its supporters talked about having a pox on both houses — that is, they felt Republicans and Democrats were part of the same dirty cesspool that is Washington, D.C. A lot of things have changed since then, but I became a bit […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 6, 2016

One week after declaring a state of emergency in four Florida counties, Gov. Rick Scott is calling on President Barack Obama to do the same. In a letter Wednesday, Scott requested Obama declare a federal emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act because of the “public health and safety threats […]

Associated PressJuly 6, 2016

A Florida court is refusing to block a recommendation that a former U.S. congressman and one-time ally of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio should pay nearly $60,000 stemming from an ethics investigation. The 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday rejected former U.S. Rep. David Rivera‘s contention that he was denied due process by the Florida […]

Kevin CateJuly 6, 2016

Rick Scott is basically as awful as Donald Trump in so many ways. But before Floridians start petitioning Trump to introduce Scott to a presidential election turnout and an embarrassing loss before Scott runs for U.S. Senate in 2018, read all eight reasons. 8) Cons. Scott didn’t build his $300-some million fortune with a fraudulent university, but he did help […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 6, 2016

Carlos Beruff is once again taking aim at so-called career politicians, releasing a new ad this week telling voters “it’s time to clean house.” “The folks in Washington have it all figured out,” said Beruff in the new advertisement. “They’re going to make your choices and run your life.” In the 30-second spot, first reported […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 5, 2016

Carlos Beruff is running neck-and-neck with Democrat Patrick Murphy, according to a new poll. In an email to supporters and activists Tuesday, the Manatee County Republican’s campaign said Beruff was in a statistical dead heat with Murphy in the general election. The campaign cited a poll that showed Beruff trailed Murphy 40 percent to 42 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 5, 2016

Carlos Beruff thinks a special prosecutor should determine whether to file charges against Hillary Clinton. The calls for a special prosecutor came less than an hour after the FBI had said it wouldn’t recommend charges against Clinton for the use of a private email server while secretary of state. However, FBI Director James Comey called […]

Scott PowersJuly 4, 2016

Hugs may be attempting a comeback in politics. For several years now, they seemed to be dangerous. Just ask Charlie Crist. Just ask Chris Christie. Just ask Carlos Beruff, who seems to think they still are dangerous. He sent out a news release slamming his U.S. Senate Republican primary opponent, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, and […]

Associated PressJuly 2, 2016

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on President Barack Obama to declare a state of emergency to help businesses harmed by the massive algae bloom fouling some of Florida’s southern rivers and beaches. Rubio on Friday toured a portion of the St. Lucie River where a smelly muck is fouling an area promoted as Florida’s […]

Mitch PerryJuly 1, 2016

If Marco Rubio and his staffers in Tampa and Miami decide to hit the beach this holiday weekend, they’ll be well stocked in footwear. Activists in both cities descended upon the Florida senator’s district offices today to deliver a boxful of flip-flop sandals to his office, an obvious reference to his decision last week to run […]

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Three people were killed in an accident on the Florida Turnpike in St. Lucie County on Aug. 12. Image via Treasure Coast Newspapers.

Mitch Perry Report for 7.7.16 — Tea Party Patriots heart Marco Rubio

Rick Scott requests federal state of emergency declaration in response to algae blooms

Florida court sides against former Miami congressman David Rivera

8 Reasons Rick Scott is the perfect veep for Donald Trump

In new ad, Carlos Beruff says it’s time to ‘clean house’ in Washington D.C.

Carlos Beruff campaign says new poll shows ‘statistical dead heat’ with Patrick Murphy

Carlos Beruff calls for special prosecutor over Hillary Clinton emails

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Army Corps to reduce lake flows fueling Florida algae bloom

Activists deliver box of flip-flops to Marco Rubio’s Tampa district office