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Marc YachtMarch 23, 2015

Joseph Nye Welch was the head counsel for the United States Army under investigation during Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s, Army-McCarthy hearings. McCarthy had just grilled a young Harvard lawyer when Welch commented to McCarthy: “Until this moment, Senator, I think I have never really gauged your cruelty or your recklessness…. Let us not assassinate this lad further, senator. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Congressman Patrick Murphy received an early endorsement Monday morning, the first day of his campaign for U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, released a statement of support for the Jupiter Democrat, who said Sunday evening he is seeking Marco Rubio’s Senate seat. Rubio will vacate it if he chooses […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

Congressman Patrick Murphy received an early endorsement Monday morning, the first day of his campaign for U.S. Senate. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, released a statement of support for the Jupiter Democrat, who said Sunday evening he is seeking Marco Rubio’s Senate seat. Rubio will vacate it if he chooses […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

After announcing his bid for Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, Florida U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy received a warm welcome Monday from Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant. “Patrick Murphy is a champion for middle class families, and his commonsense approach to the tough issues facing Florida and our country has earned him praise from all […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2015

Bill Day’s latest is a take on former Gov. Charlie Crist, rumored to be contemplating another crusade for the U.S. Senate. This news is not surprising for those familiar with the former governor, former Republican, and former Gov. Rick Scott opponent — who also “blew” a 35-point lead against Marco Rubio for the Senate Republican […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2015

Bill Day’s latest is a take on former Gov. Charlie Crist, rumored to be contemplating another crusade for the U.S. Senate. This news is not surprising for those familiar with the former governor, former Republican, and former Gov. Rick Scott opponent — who also “blew” a 35-point lead against Marco Rubio for the Senate Republican […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2015

After coming off a significant re-election win last November, word is that two-term U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy could announce a bid for the U.S. Senate by the end of the month. The Jupiter Democrat has “emerged as the top pick of Senate Democratic leadership” reported Marc Caputo in POLITICO on Thursday. Murphy, one of few […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2015

Everyone – and I mean, EVERYONE – seems to be completely blowing off Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s candidacy and thinks her chances of winning a 2016 Senate race are about the same as mine. At the risk of condemning myself to outlier status for eternity, I will make the case for her. (I can hear it now, […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 12, 2015

Like Hillary Clinton circa 1999-2000 when she ran for a U.S. Senate seat in New York, organizers leading the series of public town hall meetings beginning next week on plotting the future of Hillsborough County’s transit needs vow it will be listening tour … at least the first phase. The county begins the first of 36 […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 12, 2015

Like Hillary Clinton circa 1999-2000 when she ran for a U.S. Senate seat in New York, organizers leading the series of public town hall meetings beginning next week on plotting the future of Hillsborough County’s transit needs vow it will be listening tour … at least the first phase. The county begins the first of 36 […]

Tag: U.S. Senate

Marc Yacht: 47 Senate signatures defy President Barack Obama

Ted Deutch endorses Patrick Murphy’s U.S. Senate bid

Ted Deutch endorses Patrick Murphy's U.S. Senate bid

Florida Democrats give warm welcome to Patrick Murphy’s Senate run

Bill Day’s latest: Charlie Crist’s leaky trial balloon

Bill Day's latest: Charlie Crist's leaky trial balloon

History shows Patrick Murphy faces tough road if he seeks Senate in 2016

Peter Schorsch: Debbie Wasserman Schultz can win Senate race. Really!

Hillsborough County poised to roll out "listening tour" on transit options

Hillsborough County poised to roll out “listening tour” on transit options