Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Mitch PerryApril 7, 2015

Although he didn’t call Patrick Murphy his “soulmate” today, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn otherwise gave as full throated endorsement as any politician can when he announced his full-fledged support for South Florida Representative Patrick Murphy in next year’s race for Senate. “I think he is where I am ideologically – which is in the center […]

Mitch PerryApril 7, 2015

First today — condolences to the friends and family of former Fox-13 reporter Warren Elly, who died yesterday of adrenal cortical carcinoma, an extremely rare form of cancer. He was only 64. It’s a big blow to the Tampa Bay area, where he contributed so much with his journalism and his friendship and his tutoring […]

Ryan RayApril 6, 2015

Sources close to Palm Beach U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy‘s camp confirm to Florida Politics that Bob Buckhorn will endorse Murphy’s bid to run for the U.S. Senate seat, which likely will be left vacant as Marco Rubio moves toward a run for president. Buckhorn and Murphy will address the press and public at downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park […]

Phil AmmannApril 6, 2015

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson on Monday endorsed her congressional colleague Patrick Murphy for the U.S. Senate in 2016. Wilson, a Miami progressive Democrat, represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District. Earlier in the day, progressive Democrats had asked Rep. Alan Grayson, a grassroots favorite from Orlando, to enter the primary against Murphy. They fear that Murphy, a […]

Mitch PerryApril 6, 2015

South Florida Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy has started off quickly in his quest to become the Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016, but the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) has a message to the rest of the party — not so fast. “When it comes to the race shaping up to […]

Mitch PerryApril 6, 2015

Yes, of course it’s early. Nobody is thinking about the 2016 election. Right? Well, if you’re reading this, you have to admit you sort of care. And while the complete field of candidates running for the Florida Senate is very,very incomplete at this time (and we still don’t know if Marco Rubio will run for […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy plans a Tampa Bay area visit next week for a meet-and-greet with Democratic faithful to support his newly launched U.S. Senate bid. The event is set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. on April 10 at Mise en Place, 442 W. Kennedy Blvd. With U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s expected April 13 announcement […]

Mitch PerryApril 2, 2015

South Florida Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy has been a declared candidate for the U.S. Senate for all of 10 days, but he has raised $750,000 since his announcement, his campaign team announced Thursday morning. Combined with previous fundraising for his congressional seat, Murphy said his campaign raised more than $1.25 million in the first fundraising […]

Mitch PerryMarch 30, 2015

Lois Frankel has become the latest South Florida Democratic member of Congress to endorse Patrick Murphy‘s candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 2016. “It has been an honor to serve in Congress with Patrick Murphy, who shares my commitment to improving Florida by protecting hardworking American families, preserving Social Security and Medicare, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 26, 2015

When U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate, he set off an unusual chain of events among Florida Democrats. First, speculation flourished over a potential Democratic primary, with a number of leading contenders, such as former Gov. Charlie Crist, as well as Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Alan Grayson. Since then, […]

Tag: Patrick Murphy
Mike Johnson. Image via AP.

Bob Buckhorn embraces Patrick Murphy’s ideology as he gives his endorsement in Tampa

Mitch Perry Report for 4.7.15 — John Travolta finally comments on “Going Clear”

Bob Buckhorn to endorse Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

Frederica Wilson endorses Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

Florida progressives blast Patrick Murphy as a “Wall Street Democrat”

Jeff Atwater up 38%-34% over Patrick Murphy in extremely early 2016 Florida Senate poll

Patrick Murphy to meet with Tampa Bay area supporters April 10

Donors respond with $750,000 to Patrick Murphy’s U.S. Senate bid

Lois Frankel endorses Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

Bill Day’s latest: Pam Bondi, Allen West for Senate?