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Mitch PerryJuly 14, 2015

As one the 100 members of the U.S. Senate, Marco Rubio‘s opinion about the just-announced nuclear agreement between Iran and a group of six nations led by the United States matters. The proposal would significantly limit Tehran’s nuclear ability for more than a decade in return for lifting international oil and financial sanctions matters, and is expected to […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2015

The second national poll of the GOP presidential race in three days once again shows Jeb Bush on top, with Donald Trump nipping at his heels. But a deeper look shows Bush is much better shape moving forward. The Monmouth University Poll released Monday afternoon shows Bush at 15 percent, Trump at 13 percent, and […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2015

While commentators on the Sunday talk shows continued to deride his candidacy, apparently enough Republican primary voters like what Donald Trump is talking about on the campaign trail. A Reuters-Ipsos poll released on Saturday shows that The Donald trails only Jeb Bush in a survey of national GOP presidential voters. Bush is at 16.1 percent, […]

Bob SparksJuly 9, 2015

A great deal of column-inch space and cable television time lately is devoted daily to Donald Trump. His controversial comments are analyzed, dissected and put before other candidates. “Do you (fill in GOP presidential candidate’s name) condemn Trump’s comments about undocumented immigrants?” Another regular subject of speculation is whether Trump is damaging the GOP brand. […]

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 […]

Mitch PerryJuly 9, 2015

You’ve gotta love Tom Lambdon. Well, let me take that back. You don’t have to love anybody. In fact, there are many people in St. Petersburg who would hope to never hear this man’s name mentioned in polite company ever again. But civic activists like Lambdon wouldn’t get anywhere if they weren’t representing others who need someone to lead […]

Brendan FarringtonJuly 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, an unapologetically outspoken critic of Republicans who calls himself a congressman with guts, will enter the race to replace Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, a close friend and major Democratic Party donor said Wednesday. Trial lawyer John Morgan said he exchanged a series of emails with Grayson in which the congressman confirmed […]

Associated PressJuly 8, 2015

Marco Rubio is campaigning for president on the promise of a better future and on his powerful personal story about the American Dream. As he treks across Iowa this week, however, he often leaves unmentioned a record of accomplishment that is thin next to that of some rivals, thanks to his youth if nothing else. […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2015

Earlier this week Politico speculated that the Democrats have a “narrow” path to recapture the U.S. Senate next year, which appears to be a much friendlier year in terms of victories compared with 2014 (when they lost nine seats) or 2018, when they must defend seats in red states like Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia. One […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2015

On Wednesday, The New York Times gave Florida Senator and Republican presidential contender Marco Rubio prime time real estate in its op-ed section to denounce the Obama administration’s diplomatic overtures to the Cuban government. It’s nothing new from Rubio, who has been critical of any type of engagement with Cuba, going back to a few […]

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Marco Rubio trashes Iran nuclear deal

Jeb Bush at 15%, Donald Trump at 13% in new Monmouth University national poll

Donald Trump in virtual tie with Jeb Bush in new Reuters poll

Bob Sparks: Establishment Democrats hope Alan Grayson campaign dies quickly

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

Mitch Perry Report for 7.9.15 — Pier politics returns yet again in St. Pete

Alan Grayson to enter race for Marco Rubio’s seat

Marco Rubio inspires, yet experience question lingers

NRSC “confident” GOP will keep Florida Senate seat in 2016

Marco Rubio gets no love from NY Times readers regarding his op-ed on Cuba