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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 27, 2016

Miss Universe is speaking out. The Clinton campaign released a new video Tuesday featuring former Miss Universe Alicia Machado. In the 2-minute and 20-second video, Machado tells viewers how Donald Trump bullied her because of her weight and heritage. Machado won Miss Universe in 1996, and was the first Miss Universe after Trump bought the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 27, 2016

A conservative super PAC is focusing on Rep. Patrick Murphy’s support of the Iran nuclear deal. Senate Leadership Fund launched a new ad Tuesday aimed at highlighting his support of the nuclear deal. The 30-second spot, according to the Tampa Bay Times, will run on cable and broadcast in Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla raised more than $28,000 in the first half of September, outraising his Senate District 37 opponent. State records show the Diaz de la Portilla campaign raised $28,607 between Sept. 3 and Sept. 16. Records show the Diaz de la Portilla’s campaign received $170,635 worth of in-kind contributions from the Florida […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell outraised Anitere Flores in the first part of September, but Flores continues to hold a significant fundraising lead over the Pinecrest Democrat in Senate District 39. Records show Mucarsel-Powell raised a combined $25,440 — $17,440 in her official campaign account and $8,000 to her political committee — between Sept. 3 and Sept. 16. Flores raised […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

The 2016 medical marijuana ballot initiative has strong support among Floridians, according to a new poll. A new poll from the Florida Chamber Political Institute found 73 percent of voters would support the amendment. The survey found 22 percent were opposed to the ballot initiative. The poll of 617 registered voters was conducted from Sept. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

A solar power amendment is poised for passage, according to a new poll by the Florida Chamber Political Institute. The survey found 66 percent of Florida voters would support solar power initiative, while 16 percent of respondents said they would vote against it. “The Florida Chamber supports the solar energy policies in Amendment 1 and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Florida is too close to call. A new survey released Monday by the Florida Chamber Political Institute found the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remains tight. The survey found Clinton is at 43 percent, followed by Trump at 41 percent. Libertarian Gary Johnson received 8 percent support, while 5 percent said they were […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Another day, another poll showing a close race between Rep. Patrick Murphy and Sen. Marco Rubio. The Florida Chamber Political Institute released a new poll Monday that showed Rubio and Murphy were locked into a tight race. The survey found Rubio was at 46 percent, while Murphy was at 42 percent. Eleven percent of Floridians […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Frank Artiles dominated the money race in the first two weeks of September, outraising and outspending Dwight Bullard in Senate District 40 race. State records show Artiles raised a combined $209,225 — $109,225 to his official campaign account and $100,000 to his political committee— between Sept. 3 and Sept. 16. Records show Bullard raised $9,925 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Chester Spellman has been named chairman of America’s Service Commission. Spellman, the CEO of Volunteer Florida, was elected as the chairman of the national, nonprofits organization during its annual membership assembly. “We are pleased to have Chester continue his service to the network of state service commissions as our new board chair,” said Kaira Esgate, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Hillary Clinton campaign rolls out new video focused on Donald Trump’s comments toward women

Senate Leadership Fund takes aim at Patrick Murphy over Iran deal

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla raises $28K in first two weeks of September

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell raises $17K in SD 39

Poll: 73% of voters support medical marijuana ballot initiative

Solar amendment supported by 66% of Floridians, new poll finds

Florida Chamber poll: Hillary Clinton 43%, Donald Trump 41%

Florida Chamber poll shows Marco Rubio at 46%, Patrick Murphy at 42%

Frank Artiles raises $109K in two weeks for SD 40 bid

Chester Spellman named chair of America’s Service Commission