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Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

Before Barack Obama was elected, a lot of political observers said that with such a divided nation, every president could face the potential of being impeached. I’m reminded of that today on the 18th anniversary of Bill Clinton giving a prime-time address to the nation after seven months of silence on the Monica Lewinsky matter. “I know that my […]

Peter SchorschAugust 12, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is making a high-risk, high-reward investment in a Florida legislative race where the choice of which candidates it is supporting does not, at first glance, appear to be a black-and-white decision. In Florida Senate District 1, the Chamber is backing Republican state Rep. Doug Broxson over his House colleague Mike Hill, despite the latter’s A rating […]

Peter SchorschAugust 5, 2016

A new flyer from Republican Dick Kravitz offers House District 16 voters a laundry list of his “accomplishments.” Among them, the former Jacksonville City Councilman and state representative claims he received an “A+” rating from the National Rifle Association. One problem; it’s a bald-faced lie. “Dick Kravitz DOES NOT have an ‘A+’ rating from NRA,” writes […]

Scott PowersAugust 5, 2016

The Vic Torres-Bob Healy Florida Senate Race 15 Democratic primary battle in Orange and Osceola counties continues to get ugly with a second Torres mailer tying Healy to professional organization PAC dues he paid, and this time raising allegations they supported “NRA Republicans.” The mailer marks the second time in a week Healy has accused […]

Mitch PerryAugust 4, 2016

Well, so much for the free flow of ideas inside the Florida Democratic Party. Patrick Murphy announced yesterday he would not engage in any debates with Alan Grayson or Pam Keith in advance of the Aug. 30 Senate primary election, citing allegations of domestic abuse charged by Grayson’s ex-wife last week. “Over the last week, I have heard from many […]

Mitch PerryAugust 3, 2016

(Updated) The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund has sent out a mailer urging voters to support Darryl Rouson in the Florida Senate District 19 Democratic primary election later this month. The powerful gun lobbying group gives the St. Petersburg House Democrat a “C” grade in the primary election. That’s obviously better than the “F” grades it gives […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

On Friday, Rep. Ron DeSantis announced he had been endorsed by the National Rifle Association in his re-election bid in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. “I’m proud to be recognized as a strong defender of the rights of law-abiding citizens and appreciate the support of the NRA for my campaign,” said DeSantis. “I will continue to stand with Florida’s […]

Staff ReportsJuly 26, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Association of REALTORS, Florida Medical Association and the National Rifle Association — issued endorsements. — Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe has thrown his support behind Patrick Murphy. […]

Associated PressJuly 23, 2016

Hillary Clinton debuted running mate Sen. Tim Kaine on Saturday as a can-do progressive committed to social justice and equality – “everything Donald Trump and Mike Pence are not” – at a boisterous rally ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention. “He is qualified to step into this job and lead from Day One. And […]

Staff ReportsJuly 22, 2016

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There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Rifle Association, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Eagle Forum PAC — issued endorsements. — The American Conservative Union (ACU) has thrown its support behind Rep. […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 8.17.16 — Impeachment memories

The Florida Chamber makes an interesting bet; HD 60 candidate Rebecca Smith not the NRA’s choice

Dick Kravitz lies (again) about NRA rating, as HD 16 race gets nastier

Bob Healy calls latest Victor Torres mailer ‘appalling’ in SD 15 race

Mitch Perry Report for 8.4.16 — Patrick Murphy shuts down the debate

NRA sends out mailer calling on voters to support Darryl Rouson in SD 19 race

Ron DeSantis scores NRA endorsement in re-election bid

Endorsement watch: Florida Medical Association, NRA, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Hillary Clinton says veep pick Tim Kaine is everything GOP ticket isn’t

Endorsement watch: NRA, Fraternal Order of Police, Eagle Forum PAC and others issue endorsements