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Peter SchorschNovember 23, 2017

A compilation of Thanksgiving message from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, via Twitter: “Grace and I wish everyone a wonderful #Thanksgiving. And special thanks to all the brave men and women serving in our military – both here and overseas – who sacrifice so much to keep the rest of us […]

Scott PowersNovember 20, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine has launched a new, bilingual television commercial highlighting his relief efforts for Puerto Rico and declaring he will never turn his back on Puerto Rico. The 30-second spot “Siempre” [“Always”] includes narration in Spanish and Levine orating in both English and Spanish, while images of the island’s devastation from Hurricane […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 20, 2017

Even as President Donald Trump and many Congressional Republicans seek to scuttle the Affordable Care Act, Democratic Gubernatorial hopeful Gwen Graham asserts that Medicaid expansion is the way forward for Florida. “Medicaid expansion is critical to our state. As governor, I will work with the Legislature to expand health care — and if they won’t, I will […]

Darryl PaulsonNovember 20, 2017

Republicans have controlled the Florida congressional districts for almost three decades. During that time, the size of the Florida congressional delegation has jumped from 23 in 1990 to 25 in 2000, and 27 in 2010. Projections have Florida adding two more seats after the 2020 census, growing the delegation to 29 seats in the House […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Allison Tant, the former Florida Democratic Party chairwoman, said Friday that out of “moral necessity” Stephen Bittel, the current party chairman criticized for creating a hostile work environment for women, should step down. Tant said that since she left, and Bittel took over in January, at least seven women — who are in their 20s […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Gwen Graham, a top Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has asked Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel to resign following reports that he was “creepy” and “demeaning” toward women in the workplace. Graham said this morning she called Bittel — who has apologized for his behavior and did not deny the account of six unnamed women who […]

Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2017

Janet Cruz was one of the first Democrats to respond on Friday to a POLITICO Florida report that Florida Democratic Party chairman Stephen Bittel has created a hostile workplace environment for women through constant inappropriate comments and suggestions. “I’ve spent a lot of time with Stephen Bittel. He’s always been kind and respectful to me,” the Democratic House Minority […]

Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2017

The field of Democratic gubernatorial candidates could keep growing, but St. Petersburg Rep. Ben Diamond announced Thursday that he’s backing former Congresswoman Gwen Graham in the primary race to take over for Gov. Rick Scott. “Gwen Graham has shown she is not afraid to take on the special interests or status quo. Gwen understands that […]

Phil AmmannNovember 16, 2017

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine says it’s “Us versus Tallahassee” in his first TV ad for the 2018 Florida governor’s race. Released Thursday, Levine’s political committee All About Florida produced the ad, titled “Lead.” The 30-second spot, which introduces the Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s vision for Florida, comes is part of an $800,000 ad buy across […]

Scott PowersNovember 16, 2017

Orlando celebrity attorney John Morgan is always upfront about things he loves and hates, and the “loves” column includes the tease, while the “hates” column includes long campaigns, so it’s no surprise that Morgan’s been teasing a Democratic run for governor for a year, while making no commitments. Watchers have been wondering as Morgan has […]

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Thanksgiving messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians

Philip Levine launches Puerto Rico help ad, speaking English and Spanish

Gwen Graham throws down gauntlet on Medicaid expansion

Darryl Paulson: Republican prospects in the 2018 Florida congressional campaign

Former FDP chairwoman aware of Bittel’s ‘objectifying’ behavior, calls on him to resign

Gwen Graham: Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel ‘must resign’

Janet Cruz first to react to Stephen Bittel accusations

Ben Diamond endorses Gwen Graham for Governor

It’s ‘Us vs. Tallahassee’ in Philip Levine’s first TV ad

John Morgan: Set your watch to first quarter of 2018