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Mitch PerryJune 1, 2015

The Washington, D.C.-based political action committee EMILY’s List has put Miami Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo on a list of 15 GOP incumbents “On Notice” for their re-election bids next year. The PAC, which supports pro-choice women candidates, lists three specific factors in putting Curbelo on its list. “In less than five months into the 114th Congress, we […]

Mitch PerryJune 1, 2015

Happy June 1, the beginning of hurricane season. Cue up the stories about how we are or are not ready for a major storm. Journalism can be so predictable sometimes. Much more important is that although Florida hasn’t been hard hit by such severe weather in a decade, a recent national report shows, Florida’s average […]

Mitch PerryMay 31, 2015

This past Saturday afternoon, two dozen supporters of Dr. Ben Carson gathered at the Quality Inn and Suites in East Tampa to hear how they can help get the recently declared Republican presidential candidate elected president – or at least much better known in Hillsborough County. And while the retired neurosurgeon may not be as well known or […]

Mitch PerryMay 30, 2015

Scott Walker has a seven-point percentage lead in Iowa according to a Des Moines Register/Bloomberg poll released Saturday night. The Wisconsin Governor leads the GOP field with 17 percent. Ben Carson and Rand Paul are tied for second with 10 percent, and Jeb Bush and Mike Huckabee are tied for fourth place with 9 percent. That’s a […]

Mitch PerryMay 29, 2015

Among the many casualties in the aborted legislative session last month was legislation regulating ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft. On the eve of the Special Session, though, Uber’s Florida General Manager Matthew Gore and other Florida business leaders have asked House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner to include transportation network companies in […]

Mitch PerryMay 29, 2015

The St. Peteresburg City Council huddled for more than hours Thursday to settle … absolutely nothing regarding the impasse with the Tampa Bay Rays and the stadium situation. For a blow-by-blow account, check out my colleague Janelle Irwin’s account. While the Rays and the Council battle against each other, I’m going to take a look […]

Mitch PerryMay 28, 2015

Advocates for Floridians for Solar Choice say the central premise behind their attempt to have voters decide on a constitutional amendment is to make it cheaper for residents to buy solar power directly from a provider. The group says the free market doesn’t work in Florida when it comes to renewable energy choices. There are 55 public utilities […]

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 […]

Mitch PerryMay 28, 2015

Representing moderate Florida Congressional District 13, David Jolly has to balance a fine line in staying true to his conservative roots as well as satisfying the voters in his moderate, swing district. Groups such as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and American Bridge 21st Century are monitoring every vote he takes, and taking issue with […]

Mitch PerryMay 28, 2015

A new Quinnipiac poll released on Thursday shows no front-runner in the Republican Party race for president, with five candidates tied in the lead with 10 percent support – Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Scott Walker, Dr. Ben Carson and Mike Huckabee. The second five candidates who would qualify for the first presidential debate to be broadcast […]

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EMILY’s List targets Miami U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo

Mitch Perry Report for 6.1.15 — It’s storm season outside, and onscreen

Ben Carson supporters meet in Tampa to spread the word about his candidacy

New Iowa poll has Scott Walker up by seven points, with Marco Rubio tops as a second choice

Uber requests that ride-sharing be part of Special Session in Tallahassee

Mitch Perry Report for 5.29.15 — Rays stadium situation in St. Pete needs to change soon

Florida public utilities boast of solar output at St. Petersburg energy conference

Patrick Murphy unveils latest list of Democratic endorsements

DCCC attacks David Jolly on Highway Trust Fund spending

New national poll shows only Marco Rubio & Rand Paul competitive against Hillary Clinton