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Phil AmmannJanuary 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, one of few bright spots for Democrats in 2014, could be the key to shoring up a dwindling cluster of Democratic lawmakers in Washington D.C. After Murphy’s easy win in November, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday moved Florida’s 18th Congressional District – which covers much of the Treasure Coast […]

Associated PressJanuary 2, 2015

Jeb Bush has resigned all of his board memberships – both nonprofit and business – in a move that helps clear a path toward a 2016 presidential campaign. The former Florida governor stepped down from his remaining board memberships on Wednesday, the last day of the year, an aide said Wednesday night. It’s a continuation […]

Mitch PerryDecember 31, 2014

Some of these are outright predictions, but most of these stories are events that we’ll be watching for in 2015. 1 – Florida State’s reign as national champions ends January 1, 8:30 p.m. eastern time. It was great while it lasted, but the Noles’ uncanny run of luck and two-year undefeated run comes crashing down on New […]

Jac VerSteegDecember 29, 2014

There is speculation that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s business ventures could be a drag on his presidential aspirations. Joseph Tanfani of the Los Angeles Times reported that Jeb, to reduce the chance that he will suffer the kind of attacks endured by 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney, is giving up gigs such as serving […]

Jac VerSteegDecember 29, 2014

There is speculation that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s business ventures could be a drag on his presidential aspirations. Joseph Tanfani of the Los Angeles Times reported that Jeb, to reduce the chance that he will suffer the kind of attacks endured by 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney, is giving up gigs such as serving […]

Jac VerSteegDecember 29, 2014

There is speculation that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s business ventures could be a drag on his presidential aspirations. Joseph Tanfani of the Los Angeles Times reported that Jeb, to reduce the chance that he will suffer the kind of attacks endured by 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney, is giving up gigs such as serving […]

Associated PressDecember 29, 2014

Taking another step toward a presidential run, Jeb Bush is resigning from the board of timber company Rayonier Inc. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based firm said in a regulatory filing Monday that the former Florida governor would step down at the end of the year. Bush has been a director of Rayonier since 2008. The company, set […]

Mitch PerryDecember 17, 2014

Whatever Jeb Bush decided to do regarding the presidential sweepstakes, it would be major news. But in his announcing a leadership PAC (but not an exploratory committee) via Facebook on Tuesday morning, he definitely has made the first strike in attempting to join his father and brother in the most exclusive club in America, if […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Opposition research generally involves a campaign gathering up as many facts as publicly (or privately) available on another candidate, preferably negative, in order to use against that candidate at an opportune time. Describing itself as “The Most Comprehensive Early Look Ever at a Presidential Field,” the D.C.-based Democratic Party group American Bridge 21st Century has […]

Guest AuthorOctober 7, 2014

First in a series. As Election Day approaches, the backers on both sides of the ballot initiative to make medical marijuana legal in Florida are getting fired up. It’s a battle of wits, money, compassion, money, politics and money and of course, the people who are donating the money to either pass or defeat Amendment […]

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Cook Political Report moves Patrick Murphy CD 18 to “likely Democratic”

Bush resigns from remaining board memberships

Things to watch for in 2015

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Jeb’s business ties won’t matter in 2016

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Jeb's business ties won't matter in 2016

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Jeb’s business ties won’t matter in 2016

Jeb Bush stepping down from timber company board

Mitch Perry Report for 12.17.14 – Jeb starts out first

Democratic aligned group releases oppo research document on Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, etc.

Gary Stein: Of Pain, people, pot, politics, public figures and priorities