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Mitch PerryOctober 28, 2015

As he continues to pile up missed votes, Marco Rubio hasn’t been shy about the fact that he can’t stand the U.S. Senate. Fine, say his critics. Resign and let someone else do the job instead. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is calling for Rubio to step down in their lead editorial. If you hate your […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

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With the emphasis on the economy, the GOP presidential candidates may actually field a question or two on their thoughts on climate change in Wednesday night’s debate. Just in time for the Boulder experience, NextGen Climate has announced that they will air an ad on broadcast and digital platforms during the debate, calling on our […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

Once again Brandon Republican state Sen. Tom Lee’s proposed alimony legislation (SB 250) that would end awarding lifetime payments by the ex-spouse making the most money in the relationship is causing a ripple in Tallahassee. One of the most controversial pieces of the legislation is requiring judges to allow the divorcing parents get equal time with […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

There are varying polls indicating how much of the Latino vote that the Republican nominee for president must attract to win the White House in 2016. Research performed this summer by America’s Voice, a leading immigration advocacy group, determined that the GOP would need to get 47 percent of the Hispanic vote to be competitive in […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

Jeb Bush released proposals on Tuesday to limit the rising costs of Medicare and Social Security in a blog post first published on his website. Regarding Medicare, Bush said he supports “Medicare premium support,” where the federal health care program for seniors will provide a fixed amount toward a set of guaranteed options. It’s a […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

For the first time this year, Ben Carson has taken the lead nationally in a new CBS/New York Times poll. Carson is at 26 percent with Donald Trump trailing with 22 percent in the GOP Presidential primary field. From there, there’s a big drop-off. Marco Rubio is a distant third with 8 percent; Jeb Bush and […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

Although Bernie Sanders declared to Hillary Clinton and the nation two weeks ago that, “The American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails!,” the current FBI investigation regarding how many of Mrs. Clinton’s emails were classified will continue to play out. Now, apparently, we have a bit of an email controversy […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

By all accounts, Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan is expected to win the job as House Speaker easily this week. Last week, he won support from all three wings of the House’s factionalized Republicans, and he appears to the the consensus pick. Florida Republican Daniel Webster, the original choice of the House Freedom Caucus, is apparently hoping […]

Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2015

Although Bill Nelson hasn’t officially come out to run for re-election in 2018, he has done nothing to indicate that he won’t be doing so, and Monday Nelson flat out said he would run again in 2018. In a statement announcing the departure of longtime chief of staff Pete Mitchell, Nelson wrote, “Pete will pursue opportunities […]

Mitch PerryOctober 26, 2015

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the working week. Well, we’re 98 days until the Iowa caucuses, a political lifetime away, right? Well, yes and know. The trend there had been set, but that turned upside down last week when Ben Carson swooped over Donald Trump in two polls taken from the Hawkeye State. Now, I […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Mitch Perry Report for 10.28.15 – Pressure grows on Rubio to leave U.S. Senate

NextGen Climate to air new TV and digital ads during GOP debate

Retired judge says Tom Lee’s alimony legislation sets “dangerous” precedent if enacted

AP poll shows Donald Trump with just 11 percent support among Latinos

Jeb Bush plan on Medicare includes scaling back retirement benefits for wealthier Americans

Ben Carson takes lead over Donald Trump in CBS-NY Times poll

Mitch Perry Report for 10.27.15 – Hillsborough County’s email problem

Dan Webster sends out fundraising request as his dream of being House Speaker stays alive

Bill Nelson all but announces 2018 re-election bid for U.S. Senate

Mitch Perry Report for 10.26.15 – Iowa