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Democrat Eric Lynn likely to challenge David Jolly next year in CD 13 race (updated)

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Eric Lynn, a senior Obama administration adviser in the Defense Department, is strongly considering a run for the Democratic nomination for Congress against GOP incumbent in District 13 David Jolly next year, and could announce his candidacy soon. Lynn has roots in Pinellas, having graduated from St. Pete High School in 1996, and his family resides in the area (UPDATE: A spokesman for Lynn told Florida Politics on Tuesday afternoon that though Lynn is considering a run, he has absolutely not…

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Mitch Perry Report for 3.13.15 — Random thoughts

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Welcome to the hottest Friday the 13th in March in Tampa Bay history. If it’s Friday in Tallahassee, it’s vacation day. Although the regular session began just 10 days ago, lawmakers are apparently burned out, and require a three-day weekend. No hearings are scheduled today in the Capitol. Then again, the House of Representatives have been off all week. Such work ethic is what prompted David Jolly to propose a bill last year that would require Congress to meet from 8…

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David Jolly takes Ryan Pate case to Fox News

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David Jolly made the case once again this morning for Ryan Pate, a Pinellas County constituent in a big legal mess overseas right now. Pate is the helicopter mechanic from Belleair Bluffs who was recently thrown in jail in the United Arab Emirates after he severely criticized his UAE-based employer on Facebook while in the States. He’s scheduled to go on trial in the UAE in 11 days for his critical remarks, where he could face up to five years…

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#3 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — David Jolly

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The Pinellas County Republican has been an activism-oriented congressman since winning the special election to succeed the late U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young . Called “the most underestimated man in America” by GOP consultant Chris Ingram regarding public perception of him going into last year’s special election, the 42-year-old lawmaker has demonstrated quickly since being elected how seriously he takes his positions. He recently proposed a bill that had no chance of passage, yet amply demonstrated his priorities. That legislation: a proposal that would…

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