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Mitch Perry Report for 9.17.15 — The good, bad and ugly from Simi Valley

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Whatever you think about who “won” or “lost” last night’s debate extravaganza from the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, can even the most ardent political junkies agree that nearly 5 hours of presidential debates may be a bit too much to handle? My God, that show needed an editor. By the time the question about what female they would put on the $10 bill, the candidates look drained and hardly game for the question. And as far as criticism of…

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Jeb Bush faces key moment in U.S. presidential debate

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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush faces a pivotal moment in his presidential campaign on Wednesday when he goes into a prime-time debate needing to make a mark in a Republican race dominated by Donald Trump. Once considered a heavy favorite for his party’s nomination, Bush has been overshadowed by Trump’s bomb-throwing rhetoric. Still trailing in polls weeks after Trump surged into the lead, Bush has to show he can stand up to the billionaire real-estate magnate, said Steve Schmidt, a…

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GOP candidates vie to break out of Donald Trump’s shadow in debate

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The second GOP presidential debate is giving a prime-time stage to long shots trying to prove they’re worthy of attention and to weakened veterans fighting to reassert their viability — all still struggling against the campaign’s phenomenon, Donald Trump. The billionaire businessman, who has shown striking durability through the summer, will be standing at center stage for the debate Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library in southern California, reflecting his lead in the national polls that determine participation. As…

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GOP debate watch parties scheduled in Tampa, Valrico and Lutz

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Wondering where to watch tomorrow night’s GOP debate? If you’re a Tampa Bay area Republican, we’ve got you covered. The “CruzCrew” of Ted Cruz supporters will be at Havana Blues in Tampa located at 5319 Ehrlic Road. Three GOP clubs will meet at various places around the Tampa Bay area. The Greater Brandon Republican Club will be at the Landing Bar and Grill in Valrico located at 4351 Lynx Paw Trail. Tampa Bay Young Republicans will be at 5303 West…

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Ahead of GOP debate, NextGen Climate uses Ronald Reagan clip to push on climate change

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NextGen Climate, the San Francisco-based environmental organization dedicated to putting climate change at the forefront of American politics, has released a new digital ad featuring footage of Ronald Reagan as a way to prod Republicans to begin addressing climate change. The ad, called “Common Sense,” featuring the former president addressing Congress and the nation in his 1986 State of the Union Speech. “Preservation of our environment is not a liberal or conservative challenge, but it’s common sense,” Reagan says. The video then…

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FDP Vice Chair Alan Clendenin not backing away from criticism of Debbie Wasserman Schultz

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz was in Tampa last week for a fundraiser for the Florida Democratic Party, and when she confronted Alan Clendenin, things got a little chilly. It was “as good as it always goes,” says Clendenin of the strained meeting that took pace at the law offices of Swope, Rodante in Ybor City. Although the two mix like “oil and water” (in Clendenin’s words), the tension was even greater than usual because the day before Clendenin had posted a story about…

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Dominating TV, Donald Trump a ratings draw

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Opinion polls are one thing, but Nielsen numbers speak more loudly to television executives: Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump‘s ability to pull in viewers makes him catnip for news programs and wins a level of coverage that feeds on itself. NBC’s “Meet the Press” had its biggest audience in more than a year for its Trump interview on Aug. 16, leading that show’s biggest competitors — ABC’s “This Week” and CBS’ “Face the Nation” — to feature phone interviews with…

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