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Scott PowersMay 17, 2018

Orlando U.S. Rep. Darren Soto has picked up the endorsement of fellow Democratic congressman and civil rights legend John Lewis of Georgia in Soto’s re-election bid. The endorsement gives Soto another notch in the progressive-Democrat belt he’s seeking to fashion for his August 28 primary bout with his predecessor in Florida’s 9th Congressional District, former […]

Scott PowersMay 15, 2018

Another major progressive politics organization, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, has given its endorsement to Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto over his predecessor Democratic former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson who is trying to challenge him from the progressive wing in this year’s primary. Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the political action arm of Planned Parenthood, noted that […]

Scott PowersMarch 8, 2018

Orlando Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto just received the backing of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Political Action Committee, an endorsement he might need as a buffer against a possible primary challenge by a congressman who once was a big voice for that caucus. “Darren Soto is a fighter for economic justice. He works tirelessly for […]

Scott PowersOctober 28, 2016

At the University of Central Florida Friday night, a triumphant-sounding Barack Obama made a bold declaration to voters — in this election, no less than the direction of America was at stake. The president, no doubt buoyed by resurgent popularity and comforted by the realization that the end is near, proclaimed fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton a worthy bearer […]

Scott PowersMarch 30, 2016

In her quest for the Democratic nomination to run in Congressional District 9, Susannah Randolph has received another endorsement from a progressive Democratic member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee of California. Lee called Randolph a “true progressive” in a news release issued by Randolph’s campaign. “Susannah has been a strong voice for those who […]

Associated PressFebruary 11, 2016

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Grudge match. Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders get back in the debate ring Thursday night with an increasingly bitter family score to settle. The debate comes just 48 hours after Sanders’ victory over Clinton in the New Hampshire primary by 22 percentage points, a jagged pill made more so because she lost […]

Ryan RayAugust 12, 2015

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney collected one of the largest hauls of last quarter, according to recently submitted compensation reports: the white shoe firm’s Tallahassee lobbying practice earned an estimated $1.14 million between April 1 and June 30 of 2015. The largest contributor to the firm’s bottom line in Q2? U.S. Sugar Corporation by a mile. […]

Martin DyckmanJuly 7, 2015

It is amusing, in a wry sort of way, to witness the tantrums and hear the gnashing of teeth in right-wing circles over the several big cases they have just lost at the U.S. Supreme Court. Spare them no sympathy. You might think that losing has become more than they can bear. But in fact, […]

Tag: Progressive

Darren Soto picks up endorsement from U.S. Rep. John Lewis

Planned Parenthood backs Darren Soto in CD 9 primary

Darren Soto gets backing of Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC

Barack Obama: ‘This is the moment where America has to take a stand’

Susannah Randolph gets endorsement of Barbara Lee for CD 9 race

Viewers’ Guide: Post-NH, a tense Hillary Clinton-Bernie Sanders rematch

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney rakes in $1.14 million in Q2 lobbying fees

Martin Dyckman: Supreme Court more often goes astray