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Phil AmmannFebruary 23, 2015

In the summer and fall of this past year, Columba Bush wrestled with the question all of America is asking now: Will her husband — former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — run for president in 2016? And if so, would she support him? As a member of an American political dynasty, Columba faced a dilemma […]

Associated PressFebruary 21, 2015

Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Friday denied that she considered offering her support for a Florida medical marijuana ballot initiative in exchange for a prominent donor stopping his public criticism of her. “It’s outrageous to suggest that I would ever cut a deal,” the Florida congresswoman said in an interview with The […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2015

Noted Republican political protagonist Tim Miller has joined Jeb Bush‘s Right to Rise political committee as a senior adviser. Miller is executive director of America Rising, a super PAC that The Wall Street Journal’s Beth Reinhard called the foremost GOP attack machine in recent American politics. Previously, Miller was a spokesman for the Republican National Committee, as […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 19, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Wednesday three new appointments and four reappointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Scott began by appointing former state Rep. Doug Holder to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority. Holder, 48, of Osprey, served in the Florida House from 2006-2014 and is currently serves as a […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

Adding to an increasingly probable bid for the White House in 2016, Jeb Bush has been busy courting GOP members from his home state of Florida. The former governor has now snagged firm support from least five members of Florida’s GOP congressional delegation, with several others leaning his way. This aggressive move is in clear […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

Jeb Bush, leading up to a possible 2016 presidential run, insists he will be his own man, with foreign policy views unlike that of his father and brother. Nevertheless, The Washington Post reports that the former Florida governor gets many of his concepts from more than 20 advisers, many who worked for Presidents George H. […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

Jeb Bush, leading up to a possible 2016 presidential run, insists he will be his own man, with foreign policy views unlike that of his father and brother. Nevertheless, The Washington Post reports that the former Florida governor gets many of his concepts from more than 20 advisers, many who worked for Presidents George H. […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

Governmental affairs expert Fátima Perez is the new chief of staff for the City of Miami Beach. Perez, who brings more than 15 years of governmental affairs and lobbying experience, is joining the Office of the Mayor and Commission in its push to move Miami Beach forward. She starts her new role on Feb. 23. […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

The Florida Retail Federation, the state’s largest retail advocacy organization, is adding media relations veteran James Miller as its new communications director. Miller will work from the FRF Tallahassee headquarters, overseeing the group’s marketing, communications and public outreach. His hire is effective February 23. In a statement, FRF President/CEO Rick McAllister praised Miller’s “proven experience […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 16, 2015

Republican candidates and parties in key primary states are among the first beneficiaries of Jeb Bush’s Right to Rise PAC. The committee launched by the former Florida governor and prospective 2016 Republican presidential candidate announced on Friday it gave nearly $123,000 in contributions. The largest payments were $10,000 each to the Republican Parties of Florida, […]

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Columba Bush supports, and wary of, a Jeb Bush White House run

DNC chair denies she tried to silence critic

GOP oppo research king Tim Miller Joins Jeb Bush PAC

Governor announces seven board appointments

Jeb Bush leads Marco Rubio in support among Florida GOP delegation

Jeb Bush is 'own man' on foreign policy, helped by advisers to father, brother

Jeb Bush is ‘own man’ on foreign policy, helped by advisers to father, brother

Personnel note: Fátima Perez named chief of staff for the City of Miami Beach

Personnel note: Florida Retail Federation hires James Miller as new comms director

Jeb Bush PAC starts spending, gives $123K to GOP in early primary states