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Mitch Perry Report for 5.7.15 — On economic issues, is Mike Huckabee more in synch with GOP voters?

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As has been mentioned by reporters like myself for months now, Republicans thinking about being president have picked up on the wholeĀ income inequality mantle that Democrats like Elizabeth Warren have championedĀ for years now. By that, I mean they use the words “economic inequality.” Beyond that, it’s not exactly clear what they are offering in the way of substantive programs to overcome that. (Marco Rubio has been a bit more specific on that front,) Enter Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor’s…

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Kathy Castor “leaning no” regarding her vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership

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Tampa Democratic Representative Kathy Castor says she is leaning against giving “fast track” authority to President Obama for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal involving the U.S. and 11 South American and Pacific Rim nations that if enacted would be the largest trade deal since the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Mexico, Canada and the U.S. Last week leaders of tax committees in both the House and Senate agreed to legislation that gives Congress the right…

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Email insights: American Bridge says Jeb Bush is running with W’s hand-me-downs

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Being a younger sibling has its drawbacks. Hand-me-downs, for one. Always living in an older brotherā€™s shadow is another. So imagine Jeb Bushā€™s situation. Having two-term President George W. Bush as an older brother ā€” who left as one of the least popular leaders in modern history ā€” a White House run provides a long list of consequences. No one is more aware of this than the former president, who told an audience in Chicago recently that his could be…

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American Bridge: Jeb Bush ‘hypocrite’ over Hillary Clinton email criticism

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When it comes to personal emails for public business, Jeb Bush is nothing short of a hypocrite, says the left-leaning American Bridge 21st Century. As the controversy lingers over Hillary Clintonā€™s emails, a new American Bridge video reminds the public of correspondence problems of Bush, another high-profile potential presidential candidate. Recently, Bush attacked Clinton for using private emails during her time as secretary of state, a subject he called ā€œa little baffling, to be honest with you.ā€ American Bridge doubts…

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Jeb Bush asks donors to keep it ‘under $1 million’ for now

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Jeb Bush has what some would seeĀ as a strange request for wealthy donors to his Right to Rise super PAC; please keep it under $1 million, for now. The self-imposed limit, writes Matea Gold of The Washington Post, could be the first time any presidential hopeful has asked supporters to hold back on contributions. Bush advisers were concerned that the enormous donations from a select few ultra-rich individuals would overshadow the efforts to build as broad a base as possible…

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Jeb Bush: U.S. should do more to welcome immigrants

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Jeb Bush co-wroteĀ aĀ column in Friday’s Washington Post:Ā On our national birthday, and amid an angry debate about immigration, Americans should reflect on the lessons of our shared immigrant past. We must recall that the challenges facing our nation today were felt as far back as the Founders’ time. Immigrant assimilation has always been slow and contentious, with progress measured not in years but in decades. Yet there are steps communities and government should take to form a more cohesive, successful union.

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Washington Post: Jeff Greene touts business savvy, outsider status in run for U.S. Senate seat

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The Washington Post offers its most comprehensive profile to-date of Senate candidate Jeff Greene. “We’re flying right over our house!” Greene said excitedly. “See the one with the swimming pool right on the water, with the tennis court behind it? That’s our house!” In any other year, Florida voters might have written off the frenetic, unpolished candidacy of the 55-year-old billionaire as yet another footnote in the list of fabulously rich businessmen who self-fund a run for higher office in…

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