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Staff ReportsOctober 1, 2018

Nikki Fried, the Democratic nominee for Agriculture Commissioner, had a message for the National Rifle Association Monday. That message: the Ag Commissioner does not work for the gun lobby. “For eight years Florida’s Department of Agriculture has been run by the NRA. After the failure to perform background checks, we can’t afford another NRA sellout […]

Scott PowersSeptember 11, 2018

Republican State Sen. Dennis Baxley has received an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association, his re-election campaign announced Tuesday. The rating formally comes from the NRA Political Victory Fund and Unified Sportsmen of Florida, signaling Baxley’s long history as a champion of Second Amendment rights. It also reflects his unwavering commitment even in the […]

Drew WilsonAugust 28, 2018

Three Republicans and two Democrats competed Tuesday for their party’s nomination to succeed former state Rep. Larry Metz, who gave up Lake County’s House District 32 in March to accept a judicial appointment from Gov. Rick Scott. HD 32 has a hefty Republican lean, and the GOP fielded Shannon Elswick, Anthony Sabatini, and Monica L. […]

Jacob OglesAugust 26, 2018

He doesn’t. Despite a glowing quote on a Ross Spano for Congress mailer, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd hasn’t backed anybody in the open House race in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. And he’s pissed anyone thinks he’s on Spano’s side. In audio released to Florida Politics, Judd makes clear he never endorsed a candidate in […]

Scott PowersAugust 22, 2018

The father of one of the victims of the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is angrily calling out Republican U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart for taking NRA money in a new ad for his Democratic opponent Mary Barzee Flores. In the one-minute, 10-second digital ad launched Wednesday, Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jamie was […]

Jacob OglesAugust 19, 2018

The National Rifle Association announced it will boost the grades of lawmakers who voted against holding a special session to review Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. That’s especially important to lawmakers who supported a school safety bill passed after the Parkland shooting and took a hit to their legislative scorecards. “The anti-Second Amendment, Democrat politicians […]

Guest AuthorAugust 15, 2018

Florida gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam’s campaign has come under fire over his support from the National Rifle Association, with Putnam infamously referring to himself as a “proud NRA sellout.” Now that he has accepted the endorsement of the anti-LGBT Florida Family Policy Council (FFPC), Putnam can add “proud hate group sellout” to his resume. Rep. Frank White, a Republican candidate […]

Drew WilsonAugust 15, 2018

Sarasota state Sen. Greg Steube holds a commanding lead in the Republican primary for Florida’s 17th Congressional District according to a new poll commissioned by Club for Growth Action, which is backing Steube in the contest. The poll, conducted by WPA Intelligence, found the first-term state Senator with a 39-16 percent lead over Venice state […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Lithia Republican Mike Beltran has been touting an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association in his campaign to succeed exiting Rep. Jake Raburn in House District 57, but a look at the gradebook shows that’s a misrepresentation. Contrary to communications from his campaign, including a mailer that went out to HD 57 voters, the NRA says it […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2018

In an ad released Friday, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine spotlighed his willingness to take on President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association. The script juxtaposes Trump’s fealty to the gun lobby with Levine’s willingness to stand as opposition. The ad comes a day after the final Democratic gubernatorial debate, which saw Levine and opponent Jeff […]

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Nikki Fried to NRA: Agriculture Commissioner does not work for you

Dennis Baxley touts NRA A+ rating for re-election bid

Anthony Sabatini, Cynthia Brown emerge from HD 32 primary election

Hear Sheriff Grady Judd set record straight about whether he backs Ross Spano

Parkland father attacks Mario Diaz-Balart in new Mary Barzee Flores ad

NRA to give lawmakers extra credit for voting against Stand Your Ground session

Martha Haynie: Adam Putnam, Frank White should rescind endorsements from anti-LGBT hate group

Greg Steube leads Julio Gonzalez by 23 points in new CD 17 poll

Mike Beltran inflated his NRA grade, scoresheet shows

Philip Levine spotlights opposition to NRA, Donald Trump in latest TV spot