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Ana CeballosDecember 11, 2017

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham is improving her standing in the early stages of the 2018 gubernatorial race, leading the three other Democratic candidates, according to a new poll out Monday. She holds a seven-point lead over second place over Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. The poll, released by Associated Industries of Florida, a GOP-leaning business lobby, shows […]

Peter SchorschDecember 11, 2017

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Winter Park businessman Chris King announced Friday that his campaign raised $100,000 in November and has more than $1.6 million on hand. The November money brings King’s total fundraising to $2.77 million and gives him the third-place spot among the Democratic candidates vying to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Rick Scott. Former […]

Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2017

Gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine maintained his huge fundraising lead in the Democratic Primary with another $1 million raised last month between his campaign and committee accounts. “In a big state like Florida, with over 20 million residents and ten media markets, resources are a key benchmark for running a successful statewide campaign. In his first […]

Scott PowersNovember 30, 2017

Gwen Graham is moving to Orlando. At least her gubernatorial campaign is doing so. The campaign confirmed Thursday that it’s moving its headquarters from Tallahassee, her home for decades, to settle into the City Beautiful, taking advantage of its centralized location to better accommodate campaigning and putting focus on the I-4 corridor battle. The campaign […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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Poll: Gwen Graham leads Democratic gubernatorial primary

Chris King adds $100K to governor campaign in November

Philip Levine tops $1 million in November for campaign and political committee

Gwen Graham moving campaign HQ to Orlando

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

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