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Martin DyckmanAugust 12, 2015

Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]

Martin DyckmanAugust 11, 2015

Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]

Ryan RayAugust 4, 2015

As first reported by Florida Politics, the Republican Party of Florida is holding its first ever “Sunshine Summit” in order to showcase presidential candidates and expose them to Florida’s strategic voters about 100 days out from the March 15, 2016 primaries. More details emerged early Tuesday afternoon as RPOF Chairman Blaise Ingoglia announced that former Vice President Dick Cheney will be on […]

Martin DyckmanJuly 28, 2015

There hasn’t been a presidential candidate as fat-headed, obnoxious and unqualified as Donald Trump. Yet more Republicans seem to favor him than any of the others. That says as much about them as about him. H. L. Mencken, who coined the term “booboisie” for voters with similar tastes, had an explanation for such phenomena. “I […]

Guest AuthorJuly 24, 2015

In one way, supporters and detractors of U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson agree: He’s a lightning rod. The Republican Party of Florida loves this about him because it provides fresh material for attack ads; partisans because he revs them up. The Democratic establishment hates it because it screws up the possibility of having a clean, organized, […]

Peter SchorschJuly 24, 2015

Fielding four Florida-based candidates in the GOP primary and 29 valuable Electoral College votes, the Sunshine State is poised to be ground zero in the 2016 presidential race. Leveraging its place in national politics, the Republican Party of Florida is planning the “Sunshine Summit” for November 13 and 14 in Orlando. In a memo obtained by Florida Politics, RPOF Chairman Blaise Ingoglia welcomes all Republican candidates […]

Guest AuthorJuly 23, 2015

In one way, supporters and detractors of U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson agree: He’s a lightning rod. The Republican Party of Florida loves this about him because it provides fresh material for attack ads; partisans because he revs them up. The Democratic establishment hates it because it screws up the possibility of having a clean, organized, […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

Sarasota GOP Chair Joe Gruters announced a solid Sarasota-area political roster on Monday to his campaign team in the House District 73 race. Although primaries are still more than a year away, Gruters – a prolific fundraiser himself – said strategic planning and fundraising has been in the works for the past month. “I’ve put […]

Daniel TilsonJune 11, 2015

“Leadership Blue Gala” weekend is here for the Florida Democratic Party (FDP). Saturday night is its biggest fundraiser of the year, while the rest of the weekend features party officials and activists from across the state conferencing together in specific caucus meetings, and other more collective and casual configurations. Allow me to take a look […]

Phil AmmannMay 29, 2015

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia has announced a partial list of the 2016 GOP Finance Committee. In a statement Friday, the Hernando County lawmaker said he expects the group to “jumpstart the party’s fundraising efforts for the 2016 election cycle” with a goal of delivering Florida’s 29 electoral votes to a Republican presidential […]

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Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all winner could be Donald Trump

Martin Dyckman: Winner-take-all winner could be Donald Trump

Dick Cheney to headline Florida GOP’s “Sunshine Summit” dinner in November

Martin Dyckman: Does Donald Trump rising portend GOP fall?

Chris Timmons: Politics is organized around passion — so Florida Democrats need Alan Grayson

Florida GOP to host Sunshine Presidential Summit in October

Chris Timmons: Politics is organized around passion — so Florida Democrats need Alan Grayson

Joe Gruters names campaign leadership team

Daniel Tilson: Can Florida Democratic Party task force avoid giving us the 'Leadership Blues'?

RPOF picks first group of 2016 Finance Committee members