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Mitch PerryMay 4, 2016

Frustrated by the lack of urgency among Florida lawmakers when it comes to climate change and the increase of sea-level rise, South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard says he’d like to create a 60-foot-tall “Tower of Shame” listing those who have failed to act on the issue. “We should inscribe the name of every federal and state-level elected official […]

Mitch PerryMarch 8, 2016

To the surprise of virtually anybody, Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday that he will not run for president as an independent this year. Writing on um, Bloomberg View, the former New York City Mayor announced that after serious contemplation, he will not run this year, despite the concerns he has about the campaigns from both the […]

Associated PressFebruary 8, 2016

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he is considering mounting an independent campaign for president. Bloomberg told The Financial Times on Monday that he was “looking at all the options” when it comes to a bid. The billionaire businessman said he found the current campaign to be “an insult to the voters.” It’s […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 1, 2016

An important member of Congress had a simple prescription for what ails health care in America: “Medicare for everyone.” “Everyone is in Medicare now,” he said. “Some of us get it. Others pay.” The year was 1991, and had it been Bernie Sanders saying that, nobody would have paid attention. He was a House freshman […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 31, 2016

An important member of Congress had a simple prescription for what ails health care in America: “Medicare for everyone.” “Everyone is in Medicare now,” he said. “Some of us get it. Others pay.” The year was 1991, and had it been Bernie Sanders saying that, nobody would have paid attention. He was a House freshman […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2016

San Mateo, California, is about halfway between San Francisco and Santa Clara, the site of Super Bowl 50 in 13 days. It’s also the hometown of Tom Brady, generally considered (after last year’s Super Bowl) The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), when it comes to ranking NFL quarterbacks in history. He wasn’t Sunday, though, was […]

Associated PressJanuary 24, 2016

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg‘s latest flirtation with a White House run set the political world aflutter Saturday. But in Iowa, some people wondered, who? “I don’t know anything about him,” said Leslie McCreery, a 70-year-old Hillary Clinton supporter. Asked whether she was familiar with the three-term New York mayor, Clinton supporter Beverly Williams, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

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The political journalism of careers of Mark Halperin and John Heilemann ascended to a different plateau in 2010 with the publication of their book, “Game Change,” their reporting on the historic presidential election of 2008. That tome was loaded with juicy details of that campaign: the fears about Bill Clinton‘s reputation as a ladies man […]

Associated PressJanuary 2, 2016

Laws taking effect at the start of the new year show states diverging on some hot-button issues. Restrictions on carrying guns eased in Texas, for example, but got tighter in California. It is easier to register to vote in Oregon, but there is another step to take at the polls in North Carolina. The opposing […]

Associated PressDecember 20, 2015

It can be hard to see where Donald Trump the business ends and Donald Trump the presidential candidate begins. When Trump is confronted by his political rivals, the Republican front-runner’s company attorney threatens lawsuits on corporate letterhead. When Trump’s campaign needs event space, private businesses sometimes provide it free. The political novice’s use of corporate […]

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South Miami mayor wants to build ‘Tower of Shame’ for those failing to act on climate change

Mitch Perry Report for 3.8.16 – Bloomy, we hardly knew ye

Michael Bloomberg confirms he might run for president

Martin Dyckman: A vote for Bernie Sanders is a vote for idealism, courage, candor

Martin Dyckman: A vote for Bernie Sanders is a vote for idealism, courage, candor

Mitch Perry Report for 1.25.16 — Santa Clara will now be Peyton’s Place

As Michael Bloomberg weighs White House run, Iowa voters ask, “Who?”

“Game Change” authors take act to Showtime

New laws in 2016 show states are diverging on guns, voting

Donald Trump’s mix of business, politics makes for unorthodox bid