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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Marco Rubio is demanding answers from the U.S. Small Business Administration. In a letter to the SBA administrator, the Miami Republican said “it is unconscionable” that officials recently stated that they had no problem delaying the opening of a relief center in Martin County. “Please answer the following question,” said Rubio in his letter. “In […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida has a new nickname for Patrick Murphy: “The Most Disappointing Man in Congress.” On Thursday, the state GOP released a series of memes featuring Murphy. The release, state party officials said, is meant to highlight recent a few of the Treasure Coast Democrat’s “exaggerations and embarrassments.” The five memes focus […]

Peter SchorschJuly 14, 2016

Marco Rubio’s return to running for his U.S. Senate seat is bad news for both Democrats trying to replace him. A Quinnipiac poll released Thursday shows Rubio leading both Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson by double digits. Rubio tops Murphy 50 percent to 37 percent, and Grayson, 50 percent to 38 percent. “Democrats made fun of Sen. […]

Mitch PerryJuly 14, 2016

Political maxim No. 459: “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Let’s go to Patrick Murphy and his campaign for Senate, shall we? The Murphy camp is furiously shooting down a report by Alex Leary in the Tampa Bay Times published last night that said his congressional office sought to delay news about relief for businesses affected by the toxic […]

Scott PowersJuly 13, 2016

The campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson on Wednesday accused Democratic U.S. Senate primary opponent U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy of eluding debates and events where the two would meet. The claim comes after a planned U.S. Senate debate set for two cable TV news stations in August was canceled, and just before another event that […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2016

Equality PAC, the political action committee aimed at supporting candidates running for federal office who are LGBT or seek to advance LGBT rights, is backing Jupiter Rep. Patrick Murphy in the Florida Senate race. “I am humbled to receive the Equality PAC’s endorsement and I am grateful for the important work they do to advance LGBT rights,” said […]

Scott PowersJuly 11, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, a likely 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate and one of the leaders of the party’s moderate wing in Florida, is endorsing U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy‘s U.S. Senate bid, his campaign announced Monday. The endorsement continues Murphy’s sweep of establishment and moderate Democratic supporters in his effort to defeat progressive-wing candidates U.S. Rep. Alan […]

Phil AmmannJuly 8, 2016

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After less than two weeks, Marco Rubio’s re-election campaign is showing major momentum. Politico is reporting Rubio has flexed his fundraising muscle with more than $2.1 million raised since re-entering the race, according to an email Friday morning to supporters. “Thanks to a tremendous effort led by Ambassador John Rood and several others,” wrote Rubio finance […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2016

The world awoke to the news this morning that five police officers in Dallas were killed at a police protest last night, with another six wounded. It’s the worst attack on law enforcement officers since 9/11. As I write this morning, CBS News reports that there were three, and maybe four, snipers involved. There’s been […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2016

There’s less than two months to go before the extremely competitive Democratic primary for U.S. Senate takes place, yet no debates have officially been scheduled between the two major candidates in that race, Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson. That may be changing though. Or maybe not. FloridaPolitics.com has learned three NPR affiliates in the state — WUSF […]

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Marco Rubio to SBA: ‘It is unconscionable’ agency considered delaying relief announcement

Florida GOP hits Patrick Murphy over his list of ‘exaggerations and embarrassments’

Marco Rubio opens up a stunning 13-point lead over Patrick Murphy, according to latest Quinnipiac Poll

Mitch Perry Report for 7.14.16 — Patrick Murphy on defense, again

Alan Grayson’s campaign accuses Patrick Murphy of avoiding debates, encounters

Equality PAC is backing Patrick Murphy in Florida Senate race

Gwen Graham backs Patrick Murphy in U.S. Senate race

Marco Rubio announces $2.1 million nine-day fundraising haul

Mitch Perry Report for 7.8.16 — America in crisis

Deadline for proposed Alan Grayson-Patrick Murphy debates approaches