Danny McAuliffe
The British Open didn’t keep Florida pols off the campaign trail this weekend.
Candidates across the state and up and down the ballot are doing everything they can on Saturdays and Sundays leading up to the Aug. 28 primary. Consider this a highlight reel of those activities.
At the top, Gov. Rick Scott, who’s competing for U.S. Senate, went to Tampa this weekend:
If you have the chance while in the Tampa area, stop by Rice N Beans! Great food and great people! pic.twitter.com/3vhTJakPo8
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) July 21, 2018
Incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson listened to Floridians talk health care:
Here in Deltona, listening to doctors and patients discuss the importance of protecting nearly 8 million Floridians with preexisting conditions and expanding access to health care to 800,000 Floridians. Unfortunately, Rick Scott has abandoned them instead of protecting them. pic.twitter.com/nemM0h3w6Z
— Bill Nelson (@NelsonForSenate) July 21, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis rallied supporters in Jacksonville for his gubernatorial bid:
Great way to start the morning at The Local in Jacksonville with supporters. Thanks to everyone that came out! pic.twitter.com/V7JIc8KH3K
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) July 21, 2018
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, DeSantis’ primary opponent, isn’t forgetting about his hometown area in Polk County:
.@adamputnam’s home town team ready to go knock some doors in Lakeland! #TeamPutnam #sayfie #flgov pic.twitter.com/ZrSiEr2xCK
— Team Putnam (@TeamPutnam) July 21, 2018
Jeff Greene, a Democratic candidate for governor, has made a point of criticizing President Donald Trump on the campaign trail:
Last week, I said @realDonaldTrump was “nothing but a traitor.” This tweet just reinforces my point. #PutinsPuppet https://t.co/eZPkjJceAg
— Jeff Greene (@JeffGreeneFL) July 22, 2018
Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine went to church in Orlando:
https://twitter.com/MayorLevine/status/1021066816473485312
Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham and her family showed they aren’t foreign to public service:
Three generations of our family joined the Conch Republic Marine Army to help clean up hurricane debris today. Public service in action. #GrassrootsWithTheGrahams pic.twitter.com/I4gJiF7ZXN
— Gwen Graham (@GwenGraham) July 23, 2018
Andrew Gillum‘s team continues to impress him:
I love and appreciate the creativity of our volunteers! Let’s #BringItHome on August 28th! #GillumForGovernor pic.twitter.com/FuL4zKE5i2
— Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) July 22, 2018
Orlando businessman Chris King offered advice to his supporters:
Stay cool out there. 😎 https://t.co/A8OBoqwka1
— Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) July 22, 2018
In the statewide race for Agriculture Commissioner, State Sen. Denise Grimsley has found a friend in a former colleague:
https://twitter.com/denisegrimsley/status/1019958464834088970
On Saturday, Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell went to a Florida Farm Bureau BBQ:
Congrats to the St. Lucie @FlaFarmBureau YF&R on their 2nd Annual “Ham Jam” BBQ! #2lanetravels #flapol pic.twitter.com/Uv2PkpIRZV
— Matt Caldwell (@mattcaldwell_fl) July 21, 2018
Agriculture Commissioner candidate Baxter Troutman is racking up media hits on the trail:
TUNE IN, NE FLORIDA: I'll be joining @wjxt4 ‘This Week in Jax’ on Sunday to talk about how we can #KeepFloridaGrowing! Thanks for having me, @WJXTJustice. pic.twitter.com/aJgPb7frlB
— Baxter Troutman (@baxter_troutman) July 20, 2018
Democratic Ag Comish hopeful David Walker touted an endorsement from Indivisible East Hillsborough:
Thank you @IndivisibleEHil for your support and endorsement. I will fight for all Floridians as next Commissioner of Agriculture. And I will #BringScienceBack to Tallahassee. @FlaDems @FlaYoungDems @TerrieRizzo @SemDems @youngsemdems @OrangeDemsFL @hillsdems @browarddems #Sayfie pic.twitter.com/86XejfrN4n
— Roy David Walker (@WalkerForFL) July 20, 2018
Attorney General hopeful Sean Shaw issued a statement over the weekend regarding a recent ‘stand your ground’ shooting:
My Statement on Florida's Stand Your Ground Laws #shawforflorida pic.twitter.com/bAM84NZDnM
— Sean Shaw (@SShawFL) July 23, 2018
AG candidate Ashley Moody is showing support from other lawmakers near the Tampa area, where she is from:
Team Moody was strong tonight in Hernando County! Thank you Senator @WiltonSimpson for your continued support! pic.twitter.com/Pn8yLqkHXF
— Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) July 18, 2018
Now to congressional candidates.
It looks like South Florida’s Carlos Curbelo will soon be on the Beyond the Bubble podcast:
Thank you #ozyfest2018 for a great dialogue with @McClatchyDC’s @KLR_Editor & @ozy’s @DanielPMalloy about #climatechange, #ImmigrationReform, and other important issues of the day. Tune in to @dcbubblepod on Tuesday to hear what we discussed: https://t.co/loxdLYjLI0 pic.twitter.com/XFjSPAiV4z
— Carlos Curbelo (@carloslcurbelo) July 21, 2018
Congressman Mario Diaz–Balart informed a local business they received a federal grant:
Visited Glasstech Corp. I was proud to deliver the news that they’d been awarded a @USDOT shipyard grant, allowing them to upgrade their capacity and allow larger vessels to be worked on. I’m grateful to be able to bring results home for #SoFL + our families + #smallbiz! pic.twitter.com/YyleOa3sjz
— Mario Diaz-Balart (@MarioDB) July 20, 2018
In races for state seats across Florida …
State Sen. Dana Young, who’s in a hotly contested battle for reelection, is receiving ground support from her Republican colleagues:
In Tampa today with @BillGalvano @debbie_mayfield on a super Saturday walk to support @DanaYoungFL re-election campaign. She’s got great momentum, and we are bringing her back to the Senate. pic.twitter.com/CJ1o4flPKL
— Lizbeth Benacquisto (@lizbethkb) July 21, 2018
State Sen. Annette Taddeo is aligning herself with Gillum on the campaign trail:
This morning with @AndrewGillum, we reach our third stop. Apostle Malone said it best: “its time we make history in Florida on August 28” pic.twitter.com/iKNzGXzjqo
— Annette Taddeo (She/Her/Ella) (@Annette_Taddeo) July 22, 2018
State Senate candidate Manny Diaz Jr. isn’t letting weekends go by without door knocking:
Working it again today in #SD36, this is just he way we do things! #MDJ2018 pic.twitter.com/XELHJiTTak
— Manny Diaz Jr. (@SenMannyDiazJr) July 21, 2018
State House Rep. Holly Rashcein helped welcome the Special Olympics:
It was an honor to help kick off the Special Olympics at their opening ceremony this morning! I also had the opportunity to greet cyclists at the finish line of their ride from Key Largo to Key West for the American Cancer Society’s Cycle for Life of the Florida Keys! pic.twitter.com/6xidccYGr3
— Holly Raschein (@HollyRaschein) July 21, 2018
State House candidate Ardian Zika was busy cornering Pasco:
Another successful weekend meeting with voters on the campaign trail…I’m humbled by your support! The American Dream is Alive and Well. #ArdianZika #FloridiansFirst #FlaPol #PascoProud pic.twitter.com/UDfNqdAg4P
— Ardian Zika (@ArdianZika) July 23, 2018
State House candidate Trayce Polson made it clear she’s running for teachers, among other constituents:
I met a teacher today while door knocking. She told me that she spends hundreds of dollars in school supplies for her students. #TheThingsWeDoToTeachers https://t.co/0D3shs8KQh
— Dr. Elect More Women (@polsonforjax) July 22, 2018
