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A.G. GancarskiNovember 12, 2018

On MSNBC Monday morning, Democratic candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum‘s recount attorney, Barry Richard, suggested the gubernatorial candidate was seriously considering legal action. Host Hallie Jackson noted that some counties will struggle to meet the 3 p.m. Thursday deadline for completing the recount. Richard said that, if that happens, “the candidates involved have to decide which way to […]

Jim RosicaNovember 12, 2018

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A federal judge says he will subpoena Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley to testify at this Wednesday’s hearing in Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson‘s lawsuit to count votes on provisional and mail ballots invalidated because of mismatched signatures. “This court will elicit testimony from Mr. Earley to provide an example of one process a county […]

Peter SchorschNovember 12, 2018

Last Tuesday’s election results reinforced a political reality many Floridians have had trouble getting their heads around: The Sunshine State is a red state, not a purple one. It’s been twenty years since Jeb Bush defeated the hapless Buddy McKay as part of the GOP winning the trifecta in state government: control of the Governor’s […]

Jim RosicaNovember 11, 2018

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Barry Richard, the veteran Tallahassee lawyer now representing Democratic candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum during the gubernatorial vote recount, has taken a leave of absence from his law firm. That firm, Greenberg Traurig, adopted a leave policy for its lawyers taking on any matter “that might be controversial or disruptive,” Richard told Florida Politics Sunday […]

Peter SchorschNovember 9, 2018

Remember back, say, two years ago? The 2018 governor’s race was supposed to be Adam Putnam’s to lose. And then he did. Then it was Gwen Graham’s to lose. And she lost. Then it was Andrew Gillum’s. And so did he. So here we are with Ron DeSantis getting sworn-in in January (we think, maybe, […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 8, 2018

On Friday, nearly three days after ballots began to be counted, we still lack clarity in who the next Governor will be. We do know there will be a machine recount. With a vote lead of 36,211 with over 8.2 million ballots counted (rounding up to a 0.46 percent edge) Republican Ron DeSantis, the 40-year-old former […]

Jacob OglesNovember 8, 2018

Florida Democratic leaders rejoiced as Democrat Nikki Fried seized the lead in the state Agriculture Commissioner race over Republican Matt Caldwell. Florida Democratic Party chairwoman Terrie Rizzo released a statement congratulating Fried on her “win.” “As the important work of counting every last legal vote continues, it has become clear that the electoral process has worked […]

Staff ReportsNovember 6, 2018

A proposed ‘voter control of gambling’ constitutional amendment will be added to the state’s governing document. By 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Amendment 3 had 71 percent “yes” votes and 29 percent “no” votes; amendments need a minimum of 60 percent approval to pass. The ballot measure, which had been backed financially by Disney and the Seminole Tribe of […]

Staff ReportsNovember 6, 2018

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As some hoped, others feared, and few expected, a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending live dog racing in Florida has won at the ballot box. Amendment 13 got 69 percent ‘yes’ votes and 31 percent ‘no’ votes statewide as of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Proposed amendments need no less than 60 percent approval to be added to the state’s […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018

Longtime Florida politics expert Darryl Paulson says voters “appear to be saying no to both Republicans and President Trump.” “Jeff Brandes seems to be the only secure candidate at this point,” said Paulson, a former Republican, in an interview. “That is due to his incumbency, his huge financial advantage and his Democratic opponent entering the race […]

Tag: Election 2018

Lawyer says Andrew Gillum mulling legal action amid Florida recount

Judge lays down law in Bill Nelson ballot lawsuit

Searching for the silver linings for Florida Democrats

Barry Richard—Andrew Gillum’s recount lawyer—takes leave from firm

Winners and losers emerging from Florida’s 2018 general election

Andrew Gillum closes gap with Ron DeSantis ahead of expected recount

Premature? Democratic leaders congratulate Nikki Fried for victory

Lucky 3: Voters want to ‘control’ gambling, pass amendment

‘Historic’ ban on dog racing scores easy win with Florida voters

Darryl Paulson sees possible ‘blue wave’ in Tampa Bay