Danny McAuliffe
The election is almost a week away, and candidates are working overtime.
Consider this a highlight reel of news and events from the weekend featuring Florida politicians.
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was in Miami Lakes on Sunday attending the Red For Education teacher rally before teachers in Miami-Dade began school again Monday:
Being here today, surrounded by incredible leaders, teachers, and students gives me hope for our future. Together, we can create a brighter tomorrow – so let's get out there and make it happen. pic.twitter.com/SqRnyILMJw
— Bill Nelson (@NelsonForSenate) August 19, 2018
Gov. Rick Scott, looking to unseat Nelson, had canvassers working across the state:
Smith is excited about the change Governor Scott will bring to the Senate! #ScottsTots – Team Scott pic.twitter.com/0uZMJdOZDi
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) August 18, 2018
Jeff Greene, Democratic Governor hopeful, appeared next to other Democrats joining him on the ballot:
Great to see @NelsonForSenate and @nikkifried at today’s #StrongerTogether Rally in Sunrise! I’m looking forward to supporting Democrats just like Nikki and Sen. Nelson so we can #GetTheJobDone and #TurnFloridaBlue! pic.twitter.com/KxqWfS9kcr
— Jeff Greene (@JeffGreeneFL) August 19, 2018
Gwen Graham was out and about stumping for votes with early voting going statewide on Saturday:
https://twitter.com/Juan_Migg/status/1030922421619097600
Philip Levine did likewise in Miami Gardens, joined by Uncle Luke:
https://twitter.com/MayorLevine/status/1031188111475265541
Some shots of Andrew Gillum at the Red For Education rally:
Our teachers & staff do some of the most difficult work in our society — so let’s pay them what they are worth! Proud to be at #RedForEdFL today. I wouldn’t be here without my teachers. #GillumForGovernor pic.twitter.com/4WMRsdnIsC
— Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) August 19, 2018
Chris King brought his campaign bus to Melbourne:
Up to Melbourne to join @SpeakOutBrevard’s Rally to the Polls, because the stakes of this election couldn’t be higher — expanding Medicaid, an assault weapons ban and clean water can't wait. Let's get out and vote to make it happen. pic.twitter.com/DzHVdnGa6S
— Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) August 18, 2018
From the Adam Putnam camp:
Delivering signs across Central Florida…@adamputnam style. #FloridaFirst pic.twitter.com/U0U8AGT0qN
— Team Putnam (@TeamPutnam) August 19, 2018
Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan joined their colleague Ron DeSantis for “Freedom Tour” stops in Northwest Florida:
Thanks to all of the patriots in Northwest Florida who joined us on the Freedom Tour yesterday! Early voting is going on in the Panhandle and across our state right now. Find your polling place here: https://t.co/wEquJhwirZ pic.twitter.com/jmcyH7MBzN
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) August 19, 2018
State Sen. Denise Grimsley, who’s running for Agriculture Commissioner, had some help from a fellow member of her chamber, Sen. George Gainer:
https://twitter.com/denisegrimsley/status/1030638287550128128
Attorney General hopeful Sean Shaw came to the Keys:
Thank you @floridakeysdems for allowing me to talk about my vision for the #FLAG office! #shawforflorida 🌊🌊🌊 pic.twitter.com/D1OuWQcpOn
— Sean Shaw (@SShawFL) August 19, 2018
Congressman Darren Soto of Orlando won the backing of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello:
Iniciando la mañana en #Kissimmee junto @RepDarrenSoto desayunando en la panadería puertorriqueña @Melao_Bakery. pic.twitter.com/Qb97QWWpjV
— Ricardo Rosselló (@ricardorossello) August 18, 2018
From congressional candidate Nancy Soderberg‘s campaign:
We’re hitting the streets and knocking doors all day in the final stretch of the primary. Grab a water bottle, and come join #TeamSoderberg! Sign up to volunteer here: https://t.co/bYxa4fT9hT pic.twitter.com/ApOvpwKbtD
— Nancy Soderberg (@nancysoderberg) August 19, 2018
Jason Pizzo, attempting to unseat state Sen. Daphne Campbell, held a forum in Overtown:
https://twitter.com/pizzoforsenate/status/1030853213732392960
From state Sen. Keith Perry‘s reelection campaign:
Who is cooler than these two? We are always out knocking on doors, having fun, and most importantly: making a difference in our community. Join us! https://t.co/SU4EBZE4K4#TeamPerry #VoteKeithPerry2018 pic.twitter.com/ne7MGqNeVB
— Keith Perry (@KeithPerryFL) August 19, 2018
State Rep. Shevrin Jones‘ work setting up the Red For Education rally didn’t go unnoticed:
Big shout out to @ShevrinJones for allowing us the opportunity to come out and support our teachers across South Florida… #RedForEdFL pic.twitter.com/B5XjdWjKdR
— PFACharities, Inc. (@Pfacharities) August 19, 2018
Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith is going full Gillum ahead of next Tuesday:
It’s time to bring it home and vote @AndrewGillum for #FLGov! pic.twitter.com/01e8w90r7Q
— Rep. Carlos G Smith (@CarlosGSmith) August 19, 2018
