Danny McAuliffe
It’s like SportsCenter’s “Top Ten,” only it’s not about sports — and there are more than 10 ‘clips.’
Gov. Rick Scott, who’s running for the U.S. Senate, marched at the Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Orlando:
Here are a few more photos from the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Orlando. I had a great time marching with supporters and meeting so many new people from the Puerto Rican community. pic.twitter.com/TsMGCreDfz
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) April 29, 2018
This ‘highlight reel’ will omit discussion of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner controversy, but it’s worth noting that Scott chimed in:
Whether you are Republican, Democrat or independent — we can all agree that the the bullying toward @PressSec at the #WHCD was uncalled for and just mean. It showed just how much Washington is out of touch with the rest of America.
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) April 29, 2018
Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson also attended the Orlando parade — but left Twitter starving for a side-by-side photo with Scott:
Beautiful day at the Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Orlando! It’s an honor to march alongside local community leaders and war heroes in celebration of Puerto Rican culture, which help makes Florida the strong and diverse state it is today. pic.twitter.com/Dr4IvOi8Ur
— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) April 28, 2018
Attorney General Pam Bondi joined the DEA and USF pharmacy students for Drug Take Back Day.
Joining @DEAHQ and @USouthFlorida pharmacy students w/the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists for Drug Take Back Day! Get rid of unwanted prescriptions now til 2pm today. Find a location near you here:https://t.co/Ze1HULw2Vb pic.twitter.com/IFIicokZmT
— Fla. AG Pam Bondi (@AGPamBondi) April 28, 2018
Now onto the Governor’s race.
Republican candidate and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam delivered a PSA expressing support for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Game day #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/0yBYCPtEOB
— Adam Putnam (@adamputnam) April 28, 2018
Former Miami Beach Mayor and Democratic candidate Philip Levine got married. Congrats!
https://twitter.com/MayorLevine/status/990231658661076993
Former Congresswoman and Democratic candidate Gwen Graham appeared alongside recently elected Democratic state Rep. Margaret Good of Sarasota, who made national headlines with her special election victory earlier this year.
Happy to join @GoodforFlorida and grassroots supporters in Sarasota this evening to talk about how we can create a better Florida for everyone! We’re going to turn Florida blue town by town, county by county. pic.twitter.com/wzudyKCW6V
— Gwen Graham (@GwenGraham) April 30, 2018
Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum put out a plan, complemented by emojis.
Our plan to #BringItHome:
👨🏾🏫 Invest $1 billion in public schools & raise teacher starting salaries to $50K
🌎Expand clean energy & protect our planet
👩🏻⚕️Make quality health care a right for all
👷🏽♀️Create good-paying jobs & pass a $15 minimum wage— Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) April 29, 2018
Orlando businessman and gubernatorial candidate Chris King used Twitter’s platform to critique remarks made by President Donald Trump.
There is nothing tough about watching the Paralympics.
They are some of the most courageous, aspirational testimonies of resolve and resilience that our country has to offer.
Unfortunately, we can't say the same about this presidency. https://t.co/UssjJV8vA7
— Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) April 28, 2018
The statewide Cabinet race continued apace.
In the contest for Agriculture Commissioner, two candidates appear to be covering the state extensively.
Candidate and state Sen. Denise Grimsley is touting 20 Sunshine State counties in five days:
https://twitter.com/denisegrimsley/status/990240224285462530
State Rep. Matt Caldwell, also an Ag Comish candidate, isn’t stopping his #2LaneTravels anytime soon:
Congrats to @DadeCountyAg on a successful 40th Annual BBQ! #2lanetravels #flapol pic.twitter.com/DsPiWVhCdZ
— Matt Caldwell (@mattcaldwell_fl) April 29, 2018
In the Attorney General race, Tampa Democratic state Rep. Sean Shaw found himself in North Florida:
Thank you God’s D.A.R.E. and McChapel AME in Jackson County for allowing me to worship with you today! #ontheroadagain #shawforflorida pic.twitter.com/gcwwVFR4IB
— Sean Shaw (@SShawFL) April 29, 2018
AG candidate and state Rep. Frank White grabbed a great picture at a law enforcement appreciation event at Sunday church:
Enjoyed worship this morning at Law enforcement appreciation Sunday at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church in Pensacola! pic.twitter.com/5GnhrWiply
— Frank White (@FrankWhiteFL) April 29, 2018
Republican AG candidate Ashley Moody, of Hillsborough, made her way to Northeast Florida’s Bradford County:
Enjoyed my Saturday morning in Bradford County. Thank you for hosting me and my family! Such a nice event. #TeamMoody pic.twitter.com/Y6swuiyS0t
— Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) April 28, 2018
Moving on to other races, Democratic Congressman Darren Soto, of Puerto Rican heritage, also appeared at the Orlando Puerto Rico parade and helped out Sen. Nelson on Twitter:
Here’s @NelsonForSenate hanging with the people at Orlando PR Parade as Rick Scott hides behind full FDLE motorcade in background. Nelson = man of the people! 🇺🇸🇵🇷 @FlaDems @OrangeDemsFL @Osceola_DEC @polkdec @DHCFLA @dscc pic.twitter.com/M3wRTP3pst
— Darren Soto (@DarrenSoto) April 28, 2018
In state House and Senate races, candidates across the state also were busy politicking.
Democrat Tim Yost, who’s challenging incumbent Jacksonville Republican state Rep. Clay Yarborough, shared some bipartisan canvassing advice.
Suns out, signs out… I learned the hard way during Spring Break, wear sunscreen when canvassing. Met a lot of great Floridians today! Truly an honor to run! #flipfloridablue #BlueWaveComing2018 pic.twitter.com/G1uAvRFGMw
— Timothy Yost (@MrYost1) April 29, 2018
Jacksonville’s beach parade saw area lawmakers in their weekend apparel. State Sen. Aaron Bean and state Rep. Cord Byrd are pictured here with their shades on:
The #BeanTeam had a blast out at the 72nd Annual Opening Day of the Beaches Parade!! Thank you to everyone who came out today to make this event a success! 😎🏖🏄🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/Jyrlrk8VK4
— Aaron Bean (@AaronPBean) April 29, 2018
Republican Ardian Zika, who’s running to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran, fished the fruitful Pasco waters north of Tampa Bay:
Enjoying Florida's natural treasures… great day on the water with beautiful weather! #ArdianZika #FloridiansFirst #PascoProud pic.twitter.com/hL81n8yjA2
— Ardian Zika (@ArdianZika) April 29, 2018
Republican state Rep. Amber Mariano stopped by a crystal lagoon in her home county Pasco:
https://twitter.com/ambermariano/status/990676934492409858
Orlando Democratic state House candidate Anna Eskamani gave a shout out to her sister for helping canvass the district:
https://twitter.com/Anna_V_E/status/990660898233765888
Orange County Republican state Rep. Bobby Olszewski supported an area high school, showing also that he might be a Renaissance man:
Great to be at FL House District 44’s Windermere High School for the Troupe 8483 performance tonight of Kiss Me Kate. @WindermereHigh pic.twitter.com/vqRDXWPsQk
— Bobby Olszewski (@BobbyOlszewski) April 28, 2018
Zephyrhills Republican state Rep. Danny Burgess announced he’s having another baby girl:
Oh boy! We’re having another baby girl!! The Danny’s are officially outnumbered! 🎀 🍼 #BurgessPartyofFive pic.twitter.com/4YvFyDTMVW
— Danny Burgess (@DannyBurgessFL) April 28, 2018
Orlando Republican state Rep. Rene Plasencia marched with Scott in Orlando:
Proud to walk with our Gov @FLGovScott at the #PuertoRicanParade. His leadership and service to the people of #PuertoRico following #maria did not go unnoticed. Overwhelmingly our PuertoRican community thanked him. #sayfie @eddiecharbonier pic.twitter.com/BwBKFJRbdD
— Rene Plasencia (@CoachP_CHS) April 28, 2018
Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young spoke in support of law enforcement at a Florida Police Benevolent Association meeting:
I thoroughly enjoyed speaking at the @FloridaPBA Board Mtg this morning! Our law enforcement community deserves our heartfelt thanks for all they do in our communities to keep us safe. Thank you!!! @TampaPBA – enjoyed seeing you there! pic.twitter.com/dYgTr726nU
— Dana Young (@DanaYoungFL) April 28, 2018
Altamonte Springs Republican state Rep. Bob Cortes celebrated 34 years of marriage:
34 years ago before God, family & friends you said “Si Quiero ( I Do)”. I am so grateful you did. Happy 34th anniversary, my love. Looking forward to a lifetime with you. #34thanniversary #love pic.twitter.com/RE61lsHyxx
— Bob Cortes (@CortesBob) April 28, 2018
