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

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2018

As the likelihood of Ron DeSantis winning the Republican nomination in the Florida Governor’s race increases, one wonders how general election audiences will receive some of his more controversial right-wing ties. One such tie: Conservative bomb-thrower Dinesh D’Souza. During an appearance Friday on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, D’Souza told a national audience that DeSantis gave him his FBI file. […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2018

Florida Grown, a political committee supporting Adam Putnam‘s run for Florida Governor, released a hard-hitting ad Friday spotlighting opponent Ron DeSantis‘ “betrayal” of Florida. The charge: “Why did he sell Florida out? Because the real Ron DeSantis is part of the Washington swamp, working for one of the largest lobbying firms in America… taking a million dollars […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2018

Both the Republican and Democratic primaries in Florida’s 6th Congressional District are competitive, and if certain candidates have their way on each side, the intraparty contests will come down to issues of who actually is a resident of the district. Former state Rep. Fred Costello, in his third run for the seat, is attempting to make […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2018

An internal memo obtained by Florida Politics Thursday reveals that the Matt Caldwell campaign feels it’s on the inside track to victory. “With less than 1 month until Primary Election Day and voting underway, all signs show that Matt is the only Republican candidate in this race that can win both the primary and the general […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

When one’s financial disclosure has over a quarter-billion dollars of holdings, it’s perhaps understandable that some of those holdings may be more controversial than others This is the case with Gov. Rick Scott, who has seen his investment holdings scrutinized by the media since the release of his Senate financial disclosure last week. Revelations have been regular and […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

In yet another sign that the Republican primary race for governor has a clear frontrunner, the Florida Medical Association PAC endorsed U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, the beneficiary of President Donald Trump offering unambiguous endorsement Tuesday at a Tampa rally, now will enjoy the backing of the state’s self-described “leading advocate for electing pro-medicine candidates.” FMA PAC […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and current U.S. Rep. Al Lawson were jointly interviewed by the Tallahassee Democrat Thursday. There were some highlights, both in terms of policy distinctions and personal attacks, in what was the most substantive interview either candidate has conducted during this campaign. The session heated up with discussion of gun rights — a […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

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State Rep. Frank White earned the endorsement of John Stemberger, president of the Christian conservative Florida Family Action group, Thursday in the GOP primary race for attorney general. White and his opponent, retired Hillsborough judge Ashley Moody, both vied for the endorsement. “Our FFA Board of Directors had the opportunity to interview both candidates privately and I personally […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

Ahead of the final debate between Democratic candidates for Governor, Orlando-area businessman Chris King, running fifth in most polls in the five-way race, tried a new tack in reaching voters. Namely, the personal appeal — with his wife by his side to recount the details of and have a few laughs about their adolescent courtship. “So I […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2018

GOP Attorney General hopeful Ashley Moody, a retired judge from Hillsborough County backed by most of the Florida Republican establishment, rolled out three meaningful Jacksonville area endorsements Thursday. Florida State Sens. Aaron Bean and Travis Hutson and former Mayor John Delaney were the names rolled out; they join Sheriff Mike Williams (and his friend, Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels) in backing Moody. All three […]

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Matt Caldwell campaign sees Marco Rubio, NRA backing as keys to victory

‘Ridiculous’: Rick Scott campaign rejects criticism of blind trust holdings

Physicians back Ron DeSantis: FMA PAC endorsement latest sign of momentum

Gloves off: Alvin Brown, Al Lawson bash each other in heated interview

Florida Family Action president taps Frank White as AG choice

Chris King, wife reminisce over first date, backward ball caps in new digital ad

Ashley Moody’s Jacksonville area endorsements reveal local splits in AG race