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Brendan FarringtonAugust 23, 2016

A dangerous, erratic, con man with the worst spray tan ever. That’s how Sen. Marco Rubio described Donald Trump when they were both seeking the Republican presidential nomination. Now that Trump is the nominee and Rubio is running for re-election, his tone is different. He’s no longer criticizing Trump, but he isn’t exactly gushing praise. […]

Scott PowersAugust 22, 2016

Millennial entrepreneurs may be different, business sociology theory tells us, seeking a rich social-open-office-loose-collaboration-with-video-gaming-on-breaks environment, with more than a touch of serious business mentoring, but on a more casual basis. At least that’s what U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy was being advised in his exploration of a tech startup cooperative in Orlando, seeking to plug in […]

Phil AmmannAugust 21, 2016

Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy received another financial bump to his U.S. Senate campaign this week in the form of a million-dollar check from his father to a Senate super PAC. The Hill reports Florida homebuilder Thomas Murphy gave $1 million to the Senate Majority PAC, the largest donation the Harry Reid-linked committee received in July. The […]

Scott PowersAugust 19, 2016

Saying NASA needs long-range political assurances, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio declared broad backing for the space agency’s agenda Friday and called on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to do the same. Rubio met Friday with space industry representatives and others in a roundtable discussion organized by the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast and Space […]

Mitch PerryAugust 19, 2016

Donald Trump could earn a big PR move today. He’s scheduled to travel to Louisiana to visit the flood-ravaged areas. Meanwhile, President Obama enjoys the last days of his summer vacation, golfing with Larry David. The Miami Herald is making a little news this morning. The paper’s editorial board is dismissing both Patrick Murphy and […]

Scott PowersAugust 18, 2016

In a flurry of foreign policy statements Thursday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio blasted the administration for allegedly lying about the cash-for-hostages Iran deal, and called for the U.S. to cut humanitarian support for Palestinians. A statement from Rubio’s re-election campaign also called out Rubio’s most-likely Democratic challenger in the November election, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, for […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2016

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Florida Democratic Senate hopeful Patrick Murphy is mocking Marco Rubio for his continued support for GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump, despite the fact that Rubio is on record as calling him a “Con Man,” and isn’t taking those words back. In a digital ad released on Thursday (called “Con Man”), the Jupiter Representative features talking heads on cable news programs earlier […]

Peter SchorschAugust 18, 2016

Democratic CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins has put another $750,000 of his own money on the line in his primary battle to take over for Democratic Rep. Patrick Murphy, who is running for U.S. Senate. Perkins loaned his campaign the money Aug. 12, making for $3.75 million total self-funding so far. When he entered the […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2016

There’s more news about the Affordable Care Act this week, and it ain’t that good. Aetna announced Tuesday it would be pulling out of Florida and 10 other states next year, giving those on the government plan less options for choice here in the Sunshine State. There have always been problems with the ACA, and […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) PAC is endorsing Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate, and Pam Keith isn’t impressed. Murphy said he was proud to get the backing of the caucus Wednesday, saying, “In the Senate, I will fight for our progressive priorities, like fixing our broken criminal justice system, raising the minimum wage, and strengthening our middle class for hardworking […]

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Marco Rubio on Donald Trump: First a con man, now better than Hillary Clinton

Patrick Murphy explores tech start-up efforts in Orlando the millennial way

Patrick Murphy campaign gets million-dollar boost, as father cuts check to Senate super PAC

Marco Rubio declares support for NASA plan, calls on presidential nominees to do same

Mitch Perry Report for 8.19.16 — Herald makes surprise endorsement in Florida Senate primary

Marco Rubio blasts administration, Patrick Murphy over Iran cash and Gaza aid

Patrick Murphy mocks Marco Rubio’s support for Donald Trump in new web ad

CD 18 candidate Randy Perkins loans his campaign another $750,000

Mitch Perry Report for 8.18.16 — The Affordable Care Act is getting less affordable

Pam Keith slams Congressional Black Caucus’ endorsement of Patrick Murphy for Senate