On Saturday, Gov. Rick Scott turned his Twitter account over to a group of students helping him in his bid for U.S. Senate:
This is James, I get to make the last post of today’s social media takeover! We’re lucky to have a Governor like Rick Scott who truly cares about the people of Florida, and I can’t wait for him to be our next Senator. pic.twitter.com/3xdrtlFopc
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) August 12, 2018
Democratic candidate for Governor Gwen Graham spoke to a small crowd in Tallahassee:
After 20 years of Republican rule, we can’t afford to give up another election. Grassroots supporters, like this group in Tallahassee, will be the change this year. TOGETHER we will elect Democrats up and down the ballot and bring the focus back to the people of Florida. pic.twitter.com/O1bzjM4hYw
— Gwen Graham (@GwenGraham) August 13, 2018
Democratic candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum is maintaining that there are other means than self-funding to get to the Governor’s Mansion:
Some cynics believe you need to be a self-funding millionaire or billionaire to win an election in this state.
We are here to prove them wrong.
— Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) August 12, 2018
Democratic candidate for Governor Philip Levine is touting an endorsement from the Miami Herald:
https://twitter.com/MayorLevine/status/1028384032206282753
Democratic candidate for Governor Chris King’s busin’ tour brought him to Tallahassee Saturday:
Hey #TeamKing — we're taking our #FearlessForFlorida bus tour to the capital today, because after 20 years of one-party rule benefitting the wealthy and well connected, Florida deserves a leader who will fight for working families. pic.twitter.com/6BaoCYCgOl
— Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) August 11, 2018
Democratic candidate for Governor Jeff Greene unveiled a five-part health care reform plan:
1️⃣ NEGOTIATE LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS: I'll use the billions of dollars of purchasing power of the State of Florida to negotiate lower health care costs and higher quality health care.
— Jeff Greene (@JeffGreeneFL) August 11, 2018
Republican candidate for Governor Adam Putnam is still full-Trump on the campaign trail:
We’re going to Make America Great Again with President @realDonaldTrump by making the third largest state the strongest it can possibly be. pic.twitter.com/kv1YP4YDwk
— Adam Putnam (@adamputnam) August 11, 2018
Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody spent some time with the FloridaRealtors:
I am beyond grateful for the strong support and enthusiasm we received from the @floridarealtors this morning. I’m honored to have their endorsement and excited to have so many boots on the ground with #TeamMoody pic.twitter.com/QkTaMLeBzO
— Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) August 11, 2018
For those on Facebook, AG candidate Ryan Torrens has a new tool out:
By popular demand, you can now share your support for our campaign on your profile picture! #Torrens2018 #BlueWave2018 https://t.co/mDgDCChNFh
— Ryan Torrens (@RyanforFL) August 11, 2018
Agriculture Commissioner hopeful Denise Grimsley was in Walton:
https://twitter.com/denisegrimsley/status/1028461720715575297
Ag Comish candidate Nikk Fried went to Aventura:
Thank you Mayor Weisman and Paul Krauss for having me today! It was pleasure getting to meet the people of Aventura! #TeamNikki #NikkiForFL pic.twitter.com/JbiBraBvUS
— Nikki Fried (@nikkifried) August 11, 2018
Congressman Matt Gaetz appears to be set up with support from Rep. Jim Jordan:
Join us on the #FreedomTour! A new special guest will join us – announcement Monday. He’s a brilliant tough cookie. https://t.co/zYDceBz3x4
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) August 12, 2018
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy and co. aren’t resting on their laurels this cycle:
Nothing but smiles as #TeamMurphy knocked on doors in Oviedo & Winter Springs today! If it’s a day ending in “y,” we are talking to #FL07 voters- because every conversation & every vote matters. Sign up to join us! https://t.co/NG0FfNVSGb 📋🚪#FlaPol pic.twitter.com/CUHJGAIl3V
— Stephanie Murphy (@SMurphyCongress) August 11, 2018
Congressman Carlos Curbelo is promising to help stem damage to Florida’s coral reef systems:
.@MoteMarineLab in the #FLKeys is on the frontlines of the fight to save our #CoralReefs. Look forward to working on ways to ensure their important research and essential work to restore our reefs continues unabated. #ProtectOurOceans pic.twitter.com/RV49wc9G9D
— Carlos Curbelo (@carloslcurbelo) August 11, 2018
State Rep. Margaret Good attended a protest against environmental issues:
We will no longer allow our environment to be ignored. Thousands of people from the Gulf to the Atlantic joined hands today in protest. We must protect our environment—our land, water and Gulf—for future generations. #HandsAlongTheWater pic.twitter.com/nvZTlSYAFw
— Margaret Good (@GoodforFlorida) August 12, 2018
Sen. Annette Taddeo spoke to voters at a forum:
Had a great time at a local candidate forum at our very own #SD40 restaurant @bamboorestaurante, meeting constituents and answering pressing questions. Thank you to the organizers of this great event! @LaTribunacolus @cmancera33 @SalasPeriodista pic.twitter.com/wtIPmJ4Mm8
— Annette Taddeo (She/Her/Ella) (@Annette_Taddeo) August 13, 2018
Sen. Dana Young’s reelection team is out in full every weekend:
https://twitter.com/floydmattj/status/1028286414914564102
Rep. Halsey Beshears offered a not-so-cryptic message about his political ambitions:
Really look forward to my last two years in HD7 and serving the district first and foremost. After that, I suspect a large R primary for SD3 in 2020.
— HalseyBeshears (@HalseyBeshears) August 12, 2018
Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, suffering appendicitis, received a ‘get well’ message from nearby Congresswoman Murphy:
Nothing better than receiving a get-well soon card and accompanying tumblers from your very own U.S. Congresswoman @SMurphyCongress and @cestephe! Thank you for helping me feel at home at Oviedo Medical Center in CD-7! ❤️ #AppExit #MidTermsMatter pic.twitter.com/1BT7G1Gyzd
— Rep. Carlos G Smith (@CarlosGSmith) August 12, 2018