Danny McAuliffe
A digital highlight reel of Saturday and Sunday.
It was a weekend of hobnobs for each party; the GOP Sunshine Summit drew to a close as the Florida Democratic Party’s Leadership Blue summit kicked off. Scenes and quotes from each were shared online.
As well, politicians shared their Fourth of July plans, campaign updates and some even marched to #KeepFamiliesTogether.
Starting at the top, the Governor informed us all yesterday that he’d be traveling to Kuwait ahead of the holiday:
I’m traveling to Kuwait this week to honor and visit with @FLGuard troops deployed there during the Independence Day holiday. https://t.co/YcVc4zSjhW
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 1, 2018
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, a Democrat, spoke with some from the Parkland community at the Democrats’ gala:
Honored to be joined by some Marjory Stoneman Douglas parents, teachers and students at my table this evening. Their courage and determination is so inspiring. #LeadBlue18 pic.twitter.com/7UMzACSDPz
— Bill Nelson (@NelsonForSenate) July 1, 2018
Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham shed light on her moderate roots:
When I ran for Congress in a conservative Republican district, pundits said I couldn’t support LGBTQ rights and win — but on the first day of my campaign, I stood up for marriage equality and I won. As governor, I will continue to work for Florida's LGBTQ community. @fllgbtadems pic.twitter.com/9gCl7vBQkW
— Gwen Graham (@GwenGraham) June 30, 2018
Former Mayor of Miami Beach and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is quoted here speaking at the gala:
At Florida Democrats' leadership conference in Hollywood, @MayorLevine makes a plea: "We need to make sure as Democrats we don’t put ourselves in a circular firing squad and shoot at each other… we need to stop it right now."
— David Smiley (@NewsbySmiley) July 1, 2018
Tailing off a big endorsement from NextGen America, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum announced the opening of a new office in Miami Gardens:
🚨New office alert!🚨Excited to announce that we’ll be opening up our office in #MiamiGardens soon! pic.twitter.com/ZGYkyxh25X
— Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) July 1, 2018
Here’s a photo Jeff Greene, the newest candidate for governor, shared from the summit:
The Democratic Party is the party of the PEOPLE. We value diversity and fight to ensure everyone has a seat at the table. Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s caucus meetings — it’s leaders like you who will make sure we turn Florida BLUE in November! #flapol pic.twitter.com/R0z5bixv3C
— Jeff Greene (@JeffGreeneFL) June 30, 2018
Chris King, an Orlando businessman and Democratic candidate for governor, gave a shoutout to his team after Leadership Blue:
Looking back on Leadership Blue, have to give a shout to the hardest working crew in politics. Team King, thank you for all your hard work this weekend! pic.twitter.com/nDyVJi8Jnh
— Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) July 1, 2018
Following the GOP Sunshine Summit, Republican candidate for governor Adam Putnam went right back to the (BBQ) campaign trail:
Full house in Orlando this afternoon joining #ORWN at their Red Hot Summer BBQ #FloridaFirst pic.twitter.com/Df6hCEbxUR
— Adam Putnam (@adamputnam) June 30, 2018
Likewise for Ron DeSantis:
Great to be in Fort Myers this morning with @SeanHannity, @mattgaetz, and hundreds of supporters. These patriots are dedicated to securing Florida’s future and building a strong economy which will provide for job growth and employment opportunities across our state! pic.twitter.com/bHEMQq0ZMT
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) July 2, 2018
Republican Agriculture Commissioner candidate Baxter Troutman went to Webster:
Made some new friends at the annual Linden Cemetery Picnic in #Webster today. Great to see so many @FlaFarmBureau members in attendance. #FlaPol #KeepFloridaGrowing pic.twitter.com/hNaiufzEe0
— Baxter Troutman (@baxter_troutman) June 30, 2018
Meanwhile, state Sen. Denise Grimsley, another GOP option for Agriculture Commissioner, went to Sumter:
https://twitter.com/denisegrimsley/status/1013117502958817280
Republican Ag Comish candidate Matt Caldwell found common ground with David Hogg:
Even when we may be miles apart on critical issues, here’s proof that there are some things on which we can all agree! cc: @USTermLimits https://t.co/7FqK4esIX2
— Matt Caldwell (@mattcaldwell_fl) July 1, 2018
Democratic candidate for Agriculture Commissioner David Walker promised to #BringScienceBack to Tallahassee:
It was a great weekend meeting Democrats across the state. Together, we will #BringScienceBack to Tallahassee when I become your next Commissioner of Agriculture. #Sayfie @FlaDems @SemDems @FlaYoungDems @youngsemdems @OrangeDemsFL @CollierDems @hclgbtadc @hillsdems @browarddems pic.twitter.com/r6szgGa3ts
— Roy David Walker (@WalkerForFL) July 2, 2018
Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody touted a straw poll victory:
Thank you for your support! pic.twitter.com/sJcjUL1Fia
— Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) June 30, 2018
Democratic Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw claimed he’ll win the race one county at a time:
We’re winning this race one county at a time! Thank you to the Small Counties Caucus for allowing me to lay out my vision as our next Attorney General! #LeadBlue18 #ShawForFlorida pic.twitter.com/49DZrFxLH3
— Sean Shaw (@SShawFL) June 30, 2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis celebrated a year of being in office:
One year ago today, I had the honor of being sworn in as the Chief Financial Officer of this great state. I look forward to continuing my service as Florida’s CFO and State Fire Marshal and working towards making this the best state to live, work and raise a family. pic.twitter.com/KAXT1vUzWc
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) June 30, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch is overseas for the holiday:
No better way to prepare for Independence Day than visiting with our troops bravely serving in the Middle East. Thanks from a grateful nation to all who serve across the globe! pic.twitter.com/2mCr8qN6Lg
— Rep. Ted Deutch (@RepTedDeutch) July 1, 2018
Orlando Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy attended a #KeepFamiliesTogether march:
#FamiliesBelongTogether. #TeamMurphy standing up in Orlando today because the cruel policy of family separation must end.
We will march, and we will vote. #flapol #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch pic.twitter.com/J2VXxcSdtq
— Stephanie Murphy (@SMurphyCongress) June 30, 2018
CD 27 candidate David Richardson kicked off a canvass series:
Thank you to Rep @Javierfor114 and everyone else who made it a very successful canvass kickoff today!
This election, we'll make a #progressive #bluewave happen by talking to ALL voters— no matter age, identity, or voting history.
Sign up here to join us: https://t.co/GTzlNGjUTZ pic.twitter.com/4dHTaDH7uY
— David Richardson (@david4florida) July 1, 2018
Orlando Democratic state Senator Linda Stewart used her Twitter account to keep the public updated on the happenings of FEMA’s Temporary Shelter Assistance program:
A reprieve for Puerto ricans in hotels. Latino justice got a judge in Massachusetts to require FEMA to extend hotel stays to July 5th. Tomorrow they will petition for longer. When Katrina hit they got almost 2 years. @flsenatedems @fladems
— Linda Stewart (@LindaStewartFL) July 1, 2018
State Rep. Shevrin Jones made it clear which Democratic option he’ll be supporting for governor this year:
There was a CLEAR message last night at #LeadBlue18, and that is that WE ARE READY to nominate @AndrewGillum! He’s not running “Republican-Lite”, he’s running as a STRONG Democrat, and that’s what we need in Florida, NOW! #BringItHome
— Shevrin “Shev” Jones (@ShevrinJones) July 1, 2018
State Rep. Bob Cortes joined Putnam at the BBQ:
https://twitter.com/CortesBob/status/1013136058609995776
State Rep. Jamie Grant could be bringing on a few young designers to his camp:
I like what they did here… thinking we should pass the little ones’ ideas along to our design team. #DefiniteImprovement #ScenesFromSummerKickoff pic.twitter.com/l7dP5whlvp
— James Grant (@JamesGrantFL) June 30, 2018
Emma Collum and Trayce Polson, two female Democrats vying for state House seats, took this photo together this weekend:
So delighted to be running for the FL House with the fierce and funny Emma Collum, the founder of the Florida Women’s March chapter. Come join us! @collum_emma 💙 #ElectWomen #ElectEmma #ElectMeToo pic.twitter.com/uBWt7Yyvxu
— Dr. Elect More Women (@polsonforjax) July 1, 2018
