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Mitch PerryJuly 15, 2016

Tim Canova, the Nova Southeastern University law professor challenging Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District primary next month, received the endorsement of the Working Families Party Friday. “Tim Canova has spent his career standing up to Wall Street banks and powerful corporate interests and exposing the corrupting influence of big money on our […]

Mitch PerryJuly 10, 2016

Frustrated by her refusal to entertain a debate with him in their Democratic primary in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District race, Tim Canova laid into DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Saturday, writing that she “doesn’t want you to know that she is part of the problem” when it comes to the toxic algae bloom disaster along the Treasure Coast in […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2016

The world awoke to the news this morning that five police officers in Dallas were killed at a police protest last night, with another six wounded. It’s the worst attack on law enforcement officers since 9/11. As I write this morning, CBS News reports that there were three, and maybe four, snipers involved. There’s been […]

Mitch PerryJuly 7, 2016

Tim Canova, the college law professor challenging Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz in her bid for re-election to Florida’s 23rd Congressional District this summer, raised $1.7 million in the second quarter of this year, and overall has raised $2.25 million in his insurgent campaign. The Democrat announced his fundraising totals in a statement […]

Mitch PerryJuly 6, 2016

Although many observers are noting yesterday was not a good day for Hillary Clinton and her aspirations for president, who are we kidding here? She stood this close to being indicted, with Democrats probably wishing Joe Biden had actually entered the race last year. No doubt, Clinton’s reputation for being truthful took a severe hit Tuesday morning, as FBI Director […]

Mitch PerryJuly 5, 2016

Like Bernie Sanders, Tim Canova has successfully tapped into dissatisfaction with the status quo within the national Democratic Party this year. In his case, it’s been the support he’s received nationally in his congressional campaign against Debbie Wasserman Schultz, which has resulted in over $2 million in campaign contributions. He issued out another request for […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2016

For nearly a year, supporters of Bernie Sanders‘ presidential campaign have claimed the fix has been in by Democratic party leaders to anoint Hillary Clinton as their presidential nominee in 2016. Now they’re going to court to try to prove that’s the case. A class action lawsuit was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 24, 2016

In an election year dominated by outsiders and political chaos, it’s not surprising every congressional district has at least two people vying for the seat. Candidates had until noon Friday to submit their paperwork to run for congressional seats. State records show all of the state’s 27 congressional races in Florida this congressional cycle are […]

Phil AmmannMay 31, 2016

A liberal group is spending $100,000 in television ads in South Florida to call out embattled Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz for not cracking down harder on what many call the predatory practices of the payday lending industry. Allied Progress, in its 30-second ad, uses the congresswoman’s recent appearance on a local Sunday […]

Mitch PerryMay 27, 2016

Tim Canova, the college professor turned congressional opponent of Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, has secured another big endorsement. Democracy for America (DFA) announced Friday it is backing Canova in his Democratic primary challenge against Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. “DFA members are backing Tim Canova in this race for Congress, not […]

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Tim Canova earns the endorsement of the Working Families Party endorsement in FL CD 23 race

Tim Canova attacks Debbie Wasserman Schultz again on her environmental record

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Tim Canova announces his fundraising total now at $2.25 million

Mitch Perry Report 7.6.16 — Clinton survives James Comey

Tim Canova fundraises over opposition to TPP in Democratic Party’s platform

Bernie Sanders supporters sue Debbie Wasserman Schultz and DNC over ‘rigged’ primary system

Changing political landscape means contested races in each of Florida’s congressional districts

Group targets Debbie Wasserman Schultz with TV ad over payday lending bill

Progressive PAC Democracy for America endorses Tim Canova in CD 23 race