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Diane RobertsJuly 6, 2015

No doubt you’re wondering what new ways Florida’s alleged leaders have found to squander taxpayer money, suck up to the rich and further foul Florida’s environment. Well, prepare to be impressed: The Rick Scott administration is suing the feds for trying to protect rivers and wetlands. I mean, why should water get special rights: Does […]

Phil AmmannJune 24, 2015

Four South Florida mayors have added their names to the growing list of supporters for U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy in his bid for U.S. Senate in 2016. In a joint statement on Wednesday, Plantation Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis, Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Eric Jablin, and Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein […]

Phil AmmannJune 20, 2015

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, who has been considering a bid for Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, confirmed he will announce a decision on July 15. Lopez-Cantera announced the date to an audience of Miami-Dade Republicans while introducing Rubio – who is in the midst of his own presidential campaign — at the county GOP’s annual Lincoln Day […]

Phil AmmannJune 19, 2015

Lack of national experience could be a factor in the GOP presidential primary for Marco Rubio, particularly in light of seven years of President Barack Obama, a first-term senator when he began his campaign for the White House. So says the POLITICO Caucus, a weekly bipartisan analysis by a panel of political operatives and activists […]

Martin DyckmanJune 15, 2015

To hear Jeb Bush talk about Social Security is not simply to wonder whether he ever did a hard day’s work in his life, but also to doubt whether he cares that there are millions of people who must. His proposal to raise the full retirement age in stages to 70, which has become a […]

Martin DyckmanJune 15, 2015

To hear Jeb Bush talk about Social Security is not simply to wonder whether he ever did a hard day’s work in his life, but also to doubt whether he cares that there are millions of people who must. His proposal to raise the full retirement age in stages to 70, which has become a […]

Guest AuthorJune 11, 2015

Here in Florida, manufacturing takes on many forms. Computer and electronics production, chemical, aerospace engineering – these are just a few of the sectors in which our state’s manufacturers excel. There is one major factor – aside from the tenacity of Florida’s workforce – that has fostered such a diverse and flourishing manufacturing industry: international […]

Peter SchorschMay 14, 2015

In December, I bid on a charity auction item from Creative Loafing (benefiting The Children’s Home) to enjoy lunch with Mayor Rick Kriseman. Five months and $172.50 later, Mayor Kriseman, CL Publisher David Warner, CL News & Politics Editor Kate Bradshaw, The Children’s Home’s Irene Rickus, and I sat down Thursday for a delicious, albeit heavy, lunch at Sylvia’s […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2015

This week’s news saw a few big-wig national Democrats step in and endorse Patrick Murphy. As one name after another lines up behind Murphy, one Democratic star still, longingly, remains silent. And we are going to take a guess why. Gwen Graham is exactly the kind of Democrat that should be holding hands with Mr. […]

Phil AmmannApril 24, 2015

With a shrinking Republican bench for Marco Rubio’s open seat, one big-name Floridian — Bill McCollum — is considering a third shot at the U.S. Senate. If he chooses a run in 2016, McCollum will make history, not only as the second Floridian to attempt a Senate run after two unsuccessful campaigns, but also by […]

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Diane Roberts: Top state pols defend Florida’s right to filthy water

4 South Florida mayors join growing support for Patrick Murphy’s Senate bid

Carlos Lopez-Cantera to announce Senate intentions July 15

Marco Rubio “Obama problem,” Jeb Bush “dynasty” possible primary issues, insiders say

Martin Dyckman: Jeb Bush’s apparent indifference to real lives of most Americans

Martin Dyckman: Jeb Bush’s apparent indifference to real lives of most Americans

Tom Feeney: Expanded opportunities in Florida depend on House approval of trade legislation

Over lunch, Rick Kriseman tells me he’ll be endorsing Patrick Murphy, will seek re-election

The courtship of Gwen Graham

Bill McCollum’s possible Senate run: 3rd time the charm?