A.G. Gancarski, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

Donald Trump and illegal immigrants; mass deportations and building the wall. Earmarks and limited government. NAFTA and TPP. ISIS and Black Lives Matter. NRA ratings and graveside pictures. These were the topics. A half-empty room and an hour of tepid exchanges. An enthusiasm gap from the crowd; an energy gap from the stage. At least, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

When it comes to House District 16 Republican Dick Kravitz and the NRA, Kravitz must feel he’s being graded on a curve. Kravitz posted a flyer to his Facebook page touting an A-plus rating earlier Wednesday. The trouble is, the National Rifle Association didn’t give him an A-plus this year. And double trouble: Kravitz has already […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

As of Wednesday afternoon, the majority of votes cast in Duval County have been by Republicans, despite Democrats holding a registration advantage. Of 215,025 Republicans, 15,390 have voted as of 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, either by mail or during early voting, which started Monday. This translates to 7.15 percent voter participation. Of the 230,529 Democrats, a […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

On Wednesday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry pitched County Referendum 1 — which would authorize a half-cent sales tax extension to address the city’s $2.8 billion unfunded pension liability — to the Southside Business Men’s Club, where one of his most recurrent political opponents is a member. After the March 2015 first election, when the endorsement of […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

Is Corrine Brown‘s political career over? Her bleak campaign finance report suggests that’s the case. The re-election campaign of Rep. Corrine Brown in the newly drawn Congressional District 5 is facing existential challenges. She faces 22 federal counts, the Florida Times-Union endorsed opponent Al Lawson, and her campaign has $24,700 on hand as of Aug. 10. Brown’s money has come […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

A notable Super PAC in the Republican race in Florida’s 4th Congressional District supports Hans Tanzler, and its interest in the race is to drive up John Rutherford‘s negatives. As the election approaches, it’s instructive to note how much interest in the race the “Conservative Outsider” committee has. $204,509 has been spent thus far, after another eye popping […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

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The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee approved on Wednesday $58,000 of new money for the operation of Friends of Hemming Park. The vote was 4-1. That translates to two months of a monthly operating budget of $29,000, and would be a one-time dispersal. The bill requires the following conditions: a requirement of FOHP to establish a […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

The sentiments behind Depeche Mode‘s hit “Just Can’t Get Enough” clearly applied to the press and the candidates after Tuesday night’s 4th Circuit State Attorney debate, as incumbent Angela Corey and challengers Melissa Nelson and Wes White took some reporters’ questions after the event. Corey, as is her wont, was delivering loving tributes toward the free press, both locally and nationally. “It’s the media […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 16, 2016

On Tuesday night, Wes White and Melissa Nelson debated incumbent Angela Corey in the most high-profile encounter they would have ahead of the GOP primary in the 4th Circuit State Attorney race. For White, this was his last real chance at earned media. For Nelson, this was her chance to show she was more than a slick ad campaign. And for […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 16, 2016

A new ad from Al Lawson effectively introduces the former FSU basketball star and legislative veteran to 5th Congressional District voters who may have been unacquainted with him. “Al Lawson escaped with his mother as their house exploded into flames,” goes the first line in the ad, perhaps completely unique in the genre of political messaging. Lawson “lost everything” […]

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CD 4 Republicans clash in only TV debate, held in half-empty theater

Dick Kravitz doubles down on NRA rating deception

Republicans exceeding Democrats in Duval County early voting thus far

Lenny Curry sells the pension tax to Southside Business Men’s Club

As of Aug. 10, Corrine Brown had under $25K on hand for re-election bid

Anti John Rutherford PAC has poured $204K into CD 4 race

Jacksonville City Council finance committee OKs $58,000 for Hemming Park operations

Highlights from the press gaggle after the 4th circuit State Attorney debate

4th Circuit State Attorney candidates tangle at WJXT forum

New Al Lawson ad speaks to the American Dream