Drew Wilson
The top-10 matchup between the Florida Gators and the Auburn Tigers is sure to bring a massive crowd to Gainesville Saturday afternoon.
Among them: House Speaker Jose Oliva, Speaker Designate Chris Sprowls and Palm Coast Rep. Paul Renner.
The trio are planning to pre-game with a “tailgate party” fundraiser benefitting the Republican Party of Florida.
The invitation doesn’t list a time or give specifics on where the event will be held, but it’s a safe bet the event will kick off before the football game, which is slated for 3:30 p.m.
Prospective attendees can get more details after an RSVP.
Oliva is entering his second of two Legislative Sessions as House Speaker. Sprowls is set to take the gavel after the 2020 elections.
Renner is on tap for the top spot come 2022, assuming Republicans hold onto their majority in the 120-member chamber. If party fundraising is any indication, that’s likely.
The state GOP raised nearly $1.9 million in the second quarter and has about $15.5 million banked. By comparison, the Florida Democratic Party raised $876,000 in Q2 and has $13.6 million on hand.
The fundraiser invitation is below.
