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The Delegation for 8.02.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

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Some in delegation call for harsher sanctions against Nicolas Maduro Despite the threat of harsh sanctions from the U.S. government, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro went ahead with what many called “sham” elections. The diplomatic term was “contentious.” President Donald Trump and his administration moved swiftly to impose sanctions on Maduro by freezing his assets in the United States. The Trump administration is now labeling Maduro a “dictator.”

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Sunburn for 8.2.17 – Dems lackadaisical fundraising; ACLU gears up for 2018; God bless Mike Fasano; DEO shuffle; RIP, Mark Silva

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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics.

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Villages, health care cut big checks to Rick Scott-chaired super PAC

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The super PAC chaired by Gov. Rick Scott has posted over $270,000 in fundraising for May and June, with $100,000 of that kicked in from the holding company for The Villages, according to a new report filed with the Federal Elections Commission. The New Republican PAC, a national committee aimed at “rebranding and reinventing” the Republican Party after the election of Donald Trump, also paid out almost $50,000, leaving it with around $250,000 in cash-on-hand.

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Come hear me opine on politics, media at Café con Tampa Friday

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Café con Tampa is a weekly gathering of regional leaders, neighborhood residents and interested parties to discuss critical issues facing the Tampa Bay area — and have a nice breakfast. The organizers have generously invited me to opine this week about Florida’s ever-changing political and media landscape.

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Sunburn for 8.1.17 – Emily comes and goes; Ashley Moody’s latest backers; HD 44 fireworks; Jason Altmire’s big news

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Sunburn for 7.31.17 – Adam Putnam’s pandering; Francis Rooney launches re-election; SD 40 epilogue; GPD takes on Pres. Trump; Happy b’day Kristen Knapp

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With Times’ endorsement, the expectation is Rick Baker must win the primary outright

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I would not want to be Nick Hansen right now. For those of you who don’t know him, Hansen is the campaign director of Rick Baker‘s bid for a third term as mayor of St. Petersburg. Up until this today, Hansen has had one of the best jobs in local politics.

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