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Staff ReportsOctober 6, 2016

CNN is reporting the Hillary Clinton campaign requested Thursday that The Weather Channel delay airing its campaign ads until Hurricane Matthew passes. “Earlier in the week we made changes to our TV ad reservations across hundreds of stations in several battleground states including Florida,” Jesse Ferguson, a Clinton spokesman, said. “Less than 1 percent of those […]

Associated PressOctober 5, 2016

Some Mexican-Americans are taking issue with Republican Mike Pence brushing off GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump‘s comments on Mexican immigrants as “that Mexican thing.” Pence chided Democrat Tim Kaine‘s repeated mention of Trump’s comments on immigrants during Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate, telling him at one point: “Senator, you’ve whipped out that Mexican thing again.” The […]

Joe HendersonOctober 5, 2016

About halfway through the vice presidential debate Tuesday, I wonder how many Republicans were secretly (or maybe not so secretly) wishing Indiana Gov. Mike Pence was at the top of their presidential ticket. On my scorecard, Pence was the clear winner over Democrat Tim Kaine — not on policy so much, as I doubt the debate […]

Mitch PerryOctober 5, 2016

Well, that was unpleasant. Before last night’s vice-presidential debate from Farmville, Virginia, the conventional wisdom amongst the pundit class was that Donald Trump would “sink” Mike Pence, as he’d have to contend with all of the many, many provocative comments made by the GOP nominee, both during this year-and-half-long campaign, but also going back decades. It didn’t […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 4, 2016

Jacksonville area Republicans and Democrats who want to turn Tuesday evening’s debate between major party vice presidential candidates into a social event are in luck. Debate parties are planned in support of both campaigns. GOP candidate Mike Pence was last in Jacksonville in September at First Baptist Church, where he discussed “precious moments” with Donald Trump. Pence’s party starts […]

Mitch PerryOctober 4, 2016

Since his selection to be Donald Trump’s running mate back in July, it’s been downright amusing at times to watch Mike Pence have to answer for his new boss while being asked about his latest outrageous comment. “Torturous” might be the best term to explain some of the responses he’s had to come up with to defend […]

Associated PressOctober 2, 2016

With the first presidential debate complete and its spin cycle nearly over, the two understudies are getting ready to take the main stage. The vice presidential debate Tuesday will be the only time Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine will have the nation’s political attention all to themselves, away from their much more well-known […]

Scott PowersSeptember 26, 2016

Democratic vice presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine told a small gathering of Hispanic faith leaders in Orlando that Hillary Clinton’s priorities for them include immigration reform, a fairer economy and respect. His 15-minutes worth of public comments focused on the three areas where the Democrats feel they have an appeal advantage. And that […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 26, 2016

I’m not about to be a spoilsport and say that presidential debates are overrated, but the history shows there have been very, very few since they began being held regularly 1976 that have significantly moved voters. The first debate in 2000 between Al Gore and George W. Bush definitely changed some things. That’s the one, you might recall, where Gore was okay on substance […]

Scott PowersSeptember 25, 2016

Democratic vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is going to watch the presidential debate at a watch party in downtown Orlando Monday night. Kaine also will be meeting earlier with Orlando-area Hispanic faith leaders in a round table discussion. The debate watch party will be held at Orlando’s Church Street Station. It will be […]

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Hillary Clinton delays Weather Channel ads until after Hurricane Matthew passes

Mike Pence’s ‘that Mexican thing’ comment gets online attention

Joe Henderson: Tim Kaine, Mike Pence clash in downcard, ‘diluted’ debate

Mitch Perry Report for 10.5.16 — Whipping out that thing. Again.

VP debate watch parties planned in Clay, Duval Counties

The Mitch Perry Report for 10.4.16 — And now for something completely different

Tim Kaine, Mike Pence prepare for undercard debate

Tim Kaine focuses on immigration, economy in address to Hispanic faith leaders in Orlando

Mitch Perry Report for 9.26.16 – Keeping everything in perspective

Tim Kaine to watch debate in Orlando, attend Orlando faith leaders meeting, Lakeland rally