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Peter SchorschJune 8, 2015

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Attorney and Republican activist Rick Kozell announced he will launch a bid for South Florida’s 18th Congressional District based in Palm Beach County. Kozell is running as an outsider, who like most Americans, is fed up with dysfunction and gridlock in Congress. “Today, Congress seems more focused on growing the bureaucracy than on solving problems. It’s time […]

Phil AmmannJune 4, 2015

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson has done it again, and this time it’s more than just foul language. He could be facing a violation of congressional ethics rules that prohibit using official House phone numbers for fundraising. The Florida congressman and outspoken liberal once more irritated senior House Democrats. Now it’s over a fundraising email that slams members […]

Peter SchorschMay 28, 2015

U.S. Rep. David Jolly caught fire from progressives Thursday over a vote this month on HR 2353, the short-term Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015. The Indian Rocks Republican was one of the 387 members of Congress to support a two-month extension of the highway trust fund. But singling out Jolly – who represents the […]

Mitch PerryMay 28, 2015

While the political world watches and waits to see whether U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson will announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Senate, establishment favorite U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy continues to stockpile endorsements. Thursday the South Florida congressman announced eight Broward County Democrats getting behind his Senate campaign. They are: Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack […]

Phil AmmannMay 26, 2015

A new digital ad from the Club for Growth applauds liberal Alan Grayson, while panning fellow Democrat Patrick Murphy, over each lawmaker’s position on the Export-Import Bank of the United States. According to a statement, the group will begin airing the statewide on MSNBC and other channels across Florida, the third phase of a $1 […]

Peter SchorschMay 26, 2015

The imminent special session is just the warm-up to a hot political summer in Florida. The answers to these 10 questions will shape the immediate future for the state and – in some cases – the nation. What does Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign roll-out look like? Bush may look like a candidate, sound like a […]

Melissa RossMay 19, 2015

Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford has been a vocal critic of Mayor Alvin Brown and a supporter of his hand-picked successor Mike Williams in the Jacksonville mayor and sheriff’s races. Tuesday morning though, Rutherford turned an eye toward the next election cycle, revealing for the first time his next move as he leaves the Jacksonville […]

Brendan FarringtonMay 16, 2015

Chances are good that U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis will have a primary opponent as he seeks Marco Rubio‘s Senate seat, and four people also considering a run were at the Republican Party of Florida’s quarterly meeting Saturday gauging interest for possible campaigns. Several people are eyeing the open seat created by Rubio’s decision to run […]

Mitch PerryMay 15, 2015

St. Lucie County Commissioner Tod Mowery on Friday announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The seat is being vacated by Jupiter Democrat Patrick Murphy. “Public service is a privilege and one that I don’t take lightly,” Mowery said in a prepared statement. “I love serving the residents of St. […]

Phil AmmannMay 14, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy announced endorsements Thursday from two Florida mayors in his bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. As already reported in Florida Politics, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman came out in support of Murphy, a fellow Democrat who represents the Treasure Coast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The other endorsement is from […]

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Republican Rick Kozell announces run for Florida’s CD 18

Alan Grayson may have crossed ethical line in attacking Democrats on trade deal

DCCC singles out David Jolly on highway trust fund vote — even though Nancy Pelosi, other Fla. Dems did the same

Patrick Murphy unveils latest list of Democratic endorsements

Patrick Murphy says Club for Growth’s pro-Alan Grayson ad shows GOP is “afraid”

Peter Schorsch: Ten big questions facing Florida politics heading into summer

Sheriff John Rutherford confirms he’s running for Ron DeSantis seat

Florida Republicans exploring Senate run work party meeting

Republican Ted Mowery latest entrant to CD 18 race

Heard it here first: Rick Kriseman, West Palm Beach mayor endorse Patrick Murphy