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Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2016

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Video trackers have become a regular way of life on the campaign trail. During the current campaign season, this reporter has seen such trackers at events featuring Florida U.S. Senate hopefuls David Jolly and Alan Grayson, among others. No doubt Jupiter Democratic Representative Patrick Murphy gets his fair share, as well. The other night, Murphy and […]

Ryan RayMarch 23, 2016

Republican Rebecca Negron became the first candidate in the race for Florida’s 18th Congressional District to qualify to appear on the ballot via petition Wednesday, securing the 2,298 required verified signatures in the Treasure Coast seat. Negron, a Martin County School Board member, said the milestone was a testament to her campaign’s vigor and momentum. “I am […]

Mitch PerryMarch 22, 2016

While the world’s attention is on Cuba this week, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy wants the GOP-led House of Representatives to focus on the plight of Puerto Rico. The Caribbean Island defaulted on $37 million of bond payments in December, and has struck out with Congress in trying to help it get out of its huge debt […]

Mitch PerryMarch 22, 2016

To anyone paying attention, it’s apparent that it would take some seismic shift for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump to not end up being their party’s standard-bearer this November. The Trump battle with the GOP establishment will continue to play out with maximum media attention, but until he starts losing more states (which could […]

Scott PowersMarch 21, 2016

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U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson announced Monday his Democratic U.S. Senate campaign has picked up the endorsement of the Communications Workers of America. In a Daytona Beach news conference, Grayson, of Orlando, was joined by elders of the CWA’s local 3108, which covers Central Florida. The union represents more than 700,000 workers nationally and in Canada […]

Mitch PerryMarch 21, 2016

At this point, Alan Grayson isn’t surprised that yet another Democrat has endorsed Patrick Murphy in their battle for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida, even if it’s the much-lauded Bob Graham. “If you take a look at the polling for those who pitted his daughter against me and Patrick, his daughter came […]

Mitch PerryMarch 21, 2016

Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham has endorsed Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate. “To be a U.S Senator requires a number of talents, one of which is to be an effective ambassador for your state in Washington, particularly a state that has as diverse a population, economy, range of interests, international relationships, as […]

Mitch PerryMarch 21, 2016

Although initial polls regarding the Democratic battle for U.S. Senate in Florida have gone back and forth, Patrick Murphy is dominating Alan Grayson in one category: endorsements from fellow Democrats. Monday morning could bring one of the biggest and potentially most influential of those to date in the person of Bob Graham. The former governor and U.S. […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 17, 2016

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Congressional Democrats in Washington have spoken … and they prefer Patrick Murphy over Alan Grayson in the Senate race, with 45 names released Thursday. “I’m honored to have so many progressive leaders and Democratic colleagues supporting my campaign for U.S. Senate,” Murphy said. “In the House of Representatives, we have stood together to strengthen our middle class, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

Patrick Murphy has applauded Hillary Clinton for her commanding win in Florida. “Hillary Clinton’s victory tonight is proof positive that Floridians want a leader in the White House who is committed to fighting for what matters most to our families — rebuilding the middle class, protecting Social Security and Medicare for our seniors, fighting for women’s […]

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Rebecca Negron qualifies for CD 18 ballot by petition

Patrick Murphy wants House to act on Puerto Rico crisis before they break for Easter

Mitch Perry Report for 3.22.16 — Time for Sanders to put up some results

Alan Grayson picks up endorsement of communications workers union

Alan Grayson says Patrick Murphy has best endorsements “money can buy”

Bob Graham latest big-name Democrat to back Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate seat

Bob Graham likely to be latest major Florida Democrat to endorse Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy rolls out 45 Congressional endorsements for Senate bid

Patrick Murphy “thrilled” by Hillary Clinton’s Florida win