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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 24, 2016

She might be one of the most disliked presidential candidates in modern memory, but Floridians appear to support Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump for president. A new poll by the Florida Chamber Political Institute shows Clinton leads Trump, 46 percent to 42 percent. Libertarian Gary Johnson received 5 percent support, while Green Party candidate Jill […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 23, 2016

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Donald Trump rallied a fiery base in one of Florida’s reddest counties in hopes of running up the score among party faithful. The Republican nominee held a rally in Collier County Sunday, kicking off a three-day swing through the Sunshine State. The appearance came on the eve of early voting, which starts in about 50 counties […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 22, 2016

It’s been a contentious election cycle, but Sen. Bill Nelson said Americans are engaged and appear eager to cast their ballots. “I think, on the one hand, people all across the country are so turned off at the degree of ugliness that has gone on in our politics,” said Nelson following a stop in Immokalee […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 22, 2016

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Don’t be so quick to put Florida in the “win” column for Hillary Clinton, says Sen. Marco Rubio. Rubio told NBC News this week he thinks Trump “is doing better in Florida than people think he’s doing.” But, said Rubio, he doesn’t think Trump can win the presidency unless he wins the Sunshine State. “You know, it’s […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 22, 2016

Madeleine Albright is hitting the campaign trail. The former secretary of state will kick off a two-day campaign swing through Florida on Saturday. She’s the latest in a series of big-name surrogates scheduled to campaign in Florida this weekend. Albright will kick off the weekend with a canvassing event at noon Saturday at the Aventura […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

Brian Mast’s service record is front and center in a new ad from the Congressional Leadership Fund. The super PAC released its third ad Friday in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The 60-second spot features Cody Bonk, a former Army medic of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. In the ad, Bonk describes what happens the day […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

Rep. Patrick Murphy is getting a bit more help from President Barack Obama. The Murphy campaign released a new digital spot Friday highlighting Obama’s comments about Murphy. The president campaigned in Miami on Thursday, and used a bit of his speech to encourage Floridians to send Murphy to the U.S. Senate. “You don’t need to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

Florida’s unemployment rate remained flat in September, marking the fifth straight month the state reported a rate of 4.7 percent. The state added 17,900 private-sector jobs, bringing the total number of jobs created in 2016 to 200,000. According to the governor’s office, the state has created more than 1.2 million jobs since December 2010. “We […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind more than a dozen Democratic legislative hopefuls. The Florida Democratic Party announced Friday the president endorsed 13 Democrats running for state House and Senate. The endorsements come just 18 days before the Nov. 8 general election, and are likely meant to boost Democratic turnout. “No state is […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 21, 2016

One national organization is building up Marco Rubio in Florida. Associated Builders and Contractors announced this week it made a seven-figure ad buy in Florida and five other states. The issue-based ad buy is meant to highlight candidates’ positions on key issues for the construction trade organization. The organization is expected to air the spot […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Florida Chamber poll: Hillary 46%, Donald Trump 42%

Donald Trump rallies the faithful to kick off Florida tour

Bill Nelson predicts smooth election during stop in Southwest Florida

Marco Rubio tells NBC News he thinks Donald Trump ‘is doing better in Florida than people think he’s doing’

Madeleine Albright campaigning for Hillary Clinton in South Florida

Congressional Leadership Fund focuses on Brian Mast’s service in new ad

Patrick Murphy campaign releases new digital ad featuring Barack Obama

Florida’s unemployment rate 4.7% for fifth straight month

Barack Obama endorses 13 Democrats running for state House and Senate

Associated Builders and Contractors announce seven-figure ad buy in Florida, 5 other states