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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 18, 2018

“What side is lobbyist Wyman Duggan on?” That’s the question posed by the first television ad from Republican Duggan’s opponent in the House District 15 general election, Democrat Tracye Polson. The 30-second spot contends that “Duggan worked to sell JEA, raising rates, costing the city millions every year” and “wants politicians to appoint our school board.” The […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 18, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh appears increasingly imperiled Tuesday, in the wake of allegations of sexual assault against him. The judge was accused of sexually assaulting Christine Blasey Ford three decades ago at a party. Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican running for Senate this year, weighed in — saying that while the allegations are “very serious,” […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring, the former Yahoo! executive and state Senator running for CFO, told Florida Politics Monday that Republican claims that Andrew Gillum is a “socialist” amount to more “dog whistle” politics. “It’s out of a 101 playbook,” Ring said when asked, adding that it doesn’t seem to be “getting traction” given Gillum’s polling lead with […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

The Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh appears increasingly imperiled Monday, in the wake of allegations of sexual assault against him. Sen. Bill Nelson on Monday joined a bipartisan consensus that the allegations need to be investigated. I’m still waiting for a meeting with Judge Kavanaugh I’ve requested four times. I have a number of questions […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring, a former state Senator and current Democratic nominee for Chief Financial Officer, will address Jacksonville Democrats tonight. Ring will speak to the Duval Democrats at their normal monthly meeting (held at the IBEW Union Hall) at 6 p.m. Monday evening. Ring is running against incumbent Panama City Republican Jimmy Patronis, a gubernatorial appointee […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

Activists wanted early voting at Edward Waters College and the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. And now they’ve got it. Duval County Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan confirmed such in an email to Jacksonville City Council members Monday, noting that “sites will be open to all eligible registered Duval County voters. These two additional sites […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

Monday morning, Jacksonville City Council Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety committee put the brakes on a long-tabled bill. But it will be back. The Homeless Bill of Rights measure was introduced by now suspended (and federally indicted) Councilwoman Katrina Brown months back. The bill (2018-308) contends that “the basic rights all people should enjoy must be […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

The Republican ticket this year continues to message against the “socialism” on the Democratic side, and Agriculture Commissioner hopeful Matt Caldwell was no exception Saturday. Speaking to a handful of Republican activists at the Jacksonville HQ for the Florida GOP, the Fort Myers area lawmaker warned of the “outright socialist” Democratic ticket, drawing comparisons to […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 15, 2018

It was only a few months ago that House Speaker Richard Corcoran was one of the most prominent backers of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam‘s bid for Governor. After Corcoran decided that there was no path to victory for him against Putnam and Ron DeSantis, he endorsed Putnam. After opting not to run for the Governor’s Mansion, it took […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 15, 2018

The Florida AFL-CIO endorsed Amb. Nancy Soderberg Friday in the race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Soderberg, a Democrat, is up against Republican Mike Waltz for the right to fill Ron DeSantis‘ former spot in the U.S. House. “The Florida AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Nancy Soderberg for the US Congress on behalf of the more than one […]

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Tracye Polson takes off gloves in new HD 15 ad

Rick Scott laments ‘slick Washington trick’ derailing Brett Kavanaugh confirmation

Socialist smear on Andrew Gillum another GOP ‘dog whistle,’ says Jeremy Ring

Bill Nelson wants ‘investigation’ of sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh

Jeremy Ring courts Jacksonville Democrats Monday night

Jacksonville to expand early voting sites to University of North Florida, Edward Waters College

Jacksonville homeless rights bill on pause

Matt Caldwell talks Democratic socialism, cannabis, concealed weapons, and water woes

‘The primary is behind us’: Richard Corcoran now backing Ron DeSantis

Florida AFL-CIO backs Nancy Soderberg’s congressional bid