Danny McAuliffe
Less than a month from the primary and fewer than 100 days away from the general election, candidates are ramping up their campaigning more and more each weekend.
Florida Politics rounds up what we can from Twitter on Saturday and Sunday, giving you an idea of what your favorite pol is doing to get to office.
Gov. Rick Scott met with a group of College Republicans:
Met with some great College Republicans yesterday! These guys are doing a great job getting our message out across the state. pic.twitter.com/9gpPLrOpQm
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) July 29, 2018
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson found a canvassing friend in U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy:
Here with our #NelsonsNeighbors team and @SMurphyCongress in Casselberry, kicking off our big Weekend of Action. We're knocking on doors and making calls all across the state, click here to find a volunteer event near you: https://t.co/p1422yY0PT #ItsTime pic.twitter.com/OitwcslVEp
— Bill Nelson (@NelsonForSenate) July 28, 2018
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, has a young fan:
Raise ‘em Right! Get your yard sign, today! https://t.co/rSvWb1V6Dk pic.twitter.com/qzrl15s7Sm
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) July 27, 2018
Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam received a helping hand from state Rep. Bob Cortes:
.@CortesBob signing the Team Putnam Orlando wall after he and his team knocked over 1,000 doors to support Florida’s next Governor, @adamputnam! 🔥🇺🇸👍🏼#FloridaFirst #sayfie #flapol pic.twitter.com/dnGnzfIvjC
— Team Putnam (@TeamPutnam) July 28, 2018
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum caught Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor David Hogg‘s attention after tweeting about Florida’s “stand your ground” law.
We need more people to stand up for public safety like this.
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) July 30, 2018
In Tampa Bay, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King mourned with others over Markeis McGlockton:
We've joined with friends and community leaders across the Tampa Bay area this weekend to mourn and celebrate the life of Markeis McGlockton. pic.twitter.com/VJpQMkYOko
— Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) July 29, 2018
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene helped give away backpacks:
Pretty sure the crowd at this Back-to-School backpack giveaway was bigger than the one at @realDonaldTrump’s inauguration. So happy to be here in Orlando! #FlaPol #FLGov #BlueWave #Resist pic.twitter.com/UwtvaMsz9d
— Jeff Greene (@JeffGreeneFL) July 29, 2018
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham appears to be rallying female supporters:
Finishing our day with support from more incredible women.
At every stop along the trail, I have met women who are passionate for change, angry, and even scared by what they see in Washington.
YOUR energy is fueling our campaign. TOGETHER, we are going to take back our state. pic.twitter.com/goIfsugPbM
— Gwen Graham (@GwenGraham) July 29, 2018
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine hit the campaign trail alongside his mother:
https://twitter.com/MayorLevine/status/1023699219356561408
Democratic Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw spread news of Charlie Crist‘s endorsement of his bid:
“I want to thank Congressman @CharlieCrist for his support. Our campaign has always been about returning the Attorney General’s office back into the hands of the people, where it belongs.“ #shawforflorida pic.twitter.com/M20k9WamCg
— Sean Shaw (@SShawFL) July 30, 2018
State Rep. Frank White, a Republican Attorney General candidate, took his family to a Sarasota GOP event on the trail this weekend:
Great to have Stephanie and the boys with me in Sarasota today! pic.twitter.com/KNogtfDk67
— Frank White (@FrankWhiteFL) July 28, 2018
Agriculture Commissioner hopeful Denise Grimsley is spreading signs across the state:
https://twitter.com/denisegrimsley/status/1023334815712661506
Nikki Fried, a Democratic candidate running for Agriculture Commissioner, spoke to the LGBTA Democratic Caucus:
Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture @nikkifried addresses our afternoon session. #fllgbtadems #HeresWhereWeWin pic.twitter.com/XEv9SLbYVD
— Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus 🏳️🌈 (@lgbtqdems) July 28, 2018
CFO Jimmy Patronis went to Sarasota for a GOP event:
Thank you to the Sarasota County Republican Club for hosting such a fantastic event today! I am having a wonderful time at the Candidate Rally! pic.twitter.com/21oYbyZ0Sx
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) July 28, 2018
Congresswoman Murphy, in addition to campaigning with Nelson, spoke at the Orange County Democratic Gala:
Honored to speak last night to the @OrangeDemsFL gala because as #Democrats, our time has come. This is our opportunity to show America a #BetterDeal, & a new direction for this state & for our country. Proud to stand with you in this moment in our history. #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/cLYJ3ZcdDK
— Stephanie Murphy (@SMurphyCongress) July 29, 2018
State Sen. Annette Taddeo is thinking 100 days ahead:
Democrats across Florida are counting on us to hold this seat, and I'm so honored by everyone who has given their time, talent, and treasure to our campaign so far. Join our #PeoplePower campaign here: https://t.co/vBCrAFAfG7 pic.twitter.com/R5EnXJH0bl
— Annette Taddeo (She/Her/Ella) (@Annette_Taddeo) July 30, 2018
State Sen. Dana Young and state Rep. Jamie Grant — both of Tampa — appear to have each other’s backs this cycle:
We had an uplifting morning at Idlewild Baptist Church, worshiping with the wonderful congregation and attending their candidate open house. Always a plus to see my friend and colleague @JamesGrantFL and his parents, Former Senator John Grant and Beverly. @idlewildchurch pic.twitter.com/CHlAqkuXk9
— Dana Young (@DanaYoungFL) July 29, 2018
State Reps. Shevrin Jones, Byron Donalds, Amber Mariano and Kamia Brown represented the “millennial” voice of the state House this weekend:
It's been an awesome day at the Millennial Action Project future summit! Even better are the incredible conversations with @ShevrinJones, @AmberMariano & @kamiabrownfl45#futuresummit2018 #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/1ehnLNG4qg
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) July 29, 2018
At the Orange County Gala, state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith sported Gillum gear:
Proud to be repping #TeamGillum here at the @OrangeDemsFL Kennedy King Gala! #BringItHome pic.twitter.com/Wwnk65ybqh
— Rep. Carlos G Smith (@CarlosGSmith) July 29, 2018
State Rep. Dane Eagle is aiding in his local State Attorney race:
Beautiful morning canvassing Cape Coral for Amira Fox for State Attorney! The primary election is August 28th and vote-by-mail has already begun. #checktheboxforfox pic.twitter.com/gRsd33OnBi
— Dane Eagle (@DaneEagle) July 28, 2018
State Senate hopeful Manny Diaz, Jr. really is working every day:
Proud of our #MDJ2018 Youth engagement Team, working everyday for #Freedom pic.twitter.com/JbnQNJ0MJj
— Manny Diaz Jr. (@SenMannyDiazJr) July 28, 2018
Ardian Zika, the man hoping to replace term-limited House Speaker Richard Corcoran, kept busy meeting Pasco voters this weekend:
Thank you again for making this campaign trail event a great success! Humbled by your support. #ArdianZika #FloridiansFirst #FlaPol #PascoProud pic.twitter.com/Abw81d7NZq
— Ardian Zika (@ArdianZika) July 29, 2018
