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#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Danny McAuliffeApril 30, 20188min

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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:

This ‘highlight reel’ will omit discussion of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner controversy, but it’s worth noting that Scott chimed in:

Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson also attended the Orlando parade — but left Twitter starving for a side-by-side photo with Scott:

Attorney General Pam Bondi joined the DEA and USF pharmacy students for Drug Take Back Day.

Now onto the Governor’s race.

Republican candidate and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam delivered a PSA expressing support for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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.

Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum put out a plan, complemented by emojis.

Orlando businessman and gubernatorial candidate Chris King used Twitter’s platform to critique remarks made by President Donald Trump.

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:

In the Attorney General race, Tampa Democratic state Rep. Sean Shaw found himself in North Florida: 

AG candidate and state Rep. Frank White grabbed a great picture at a law enforcement appreciation event at Sunday church:

Republican AG candidate Ashley Moody, of Hillsborough, made her way to Northeast Florida’s Bradford County:

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:

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.

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:

Republican Ardian Zika, who’s running to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran, fished the fruitful Pasco waters north of Tampa Bay:

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:

Zephyrhills Republican state Rep. Danny Burgess announced he’s having another baby girl:

Orlando Republican state Rep. Rene Plasencia marched with Scott in Orlando:

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young spoke in support of law enforcement at a Florida Police Benevolent Association meeting:

Altamonte Springs Republican state Rep. Bob Cortes celebrated 34 years of marriage:

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Danny McAuliffe

Danny is a contributor at floridapolitics.com. He is a graduate of Fordham Law School and Florida State University, where he served as the editor of the FSView & Florida Flambeau. Reach him at [email protected].

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