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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott publicly proclaimed his support for Francis Rooney on Friday, saying the Naples Republican would stand up for Southwest Floridians’ in Congress. “I will be proud to have Francis Rooney as my congressman,” said Scott during a fundraiser in Bonita Springs. “He’s going to defend what we all believe in.” Rooney is vying […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott brushed off questions about whether Donald Trump would be able to secure the nomination next week, saying the New York Republican is the clear winner. “He clearly won the delegates,” said Scott during a stop in Naples Friday. “My goal is that we have a great convention, and we highlight where we’re […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

The Senate Leadership Fund is taking aim at Patrick Murphy in a new advertisement, making good on a promise to spend heavily to support Sen. Marco Rubio. The advertisement, according to the Tampa Bay Times, is set to run on broadcast and cable in Tampa and Orlando. The 30-second spot focuses on Murphy’s work experience, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

Three strikes, and Matt Hudson is out? “A Better Florida Fund” released a radio advertisement this week playing off Hudson’s baseball-themed political committee — “Making the Right Call for Florida.” The 60-second spot, which hit airwaves this week, ties Hudson to Charlie Crist, the former Republican governor who is now a Democrat. “Hudson teamed up […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

There are more than 300 candidates running for the 160 seats in the Florida House and Senate. And, try as we will, FloridaPolitics.com won’t be able to interview all of them. So we are asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Ritch Workman may be campaigning on being tough on immigration, but his critics say that’s far from the case. Stop Career Politicians, a political committee created to hold Workman accountable for his “moral, ethical and legal transgressions,” said the Melbourne Republican is “no Boy Scout in the fight against illegal immigration.” “Ritch Workman claims illegal […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Marco Rubio is demanding answers from the U.S. Small Business Administration. In a letter to the SBA administrator, the Miami Republican said “it is unconscionable” that officials recently stated that they had no problem delaying the opening of a relief center in Martin County. “Please answer the following question,” said Rubio in his letter. “In […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Rebecca Negron boosted her campaign coffers in the second quarter of 2016, raising more than $283,000 for her congressional campaign. The Stuart Republican’s campaign announced Thursday Negron raised $283,715 during the three-month fundraising period. The haul marked her strongest fundraising period to date, and brought her total to $912,820. “I truly appreciate all of the support […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Brad Swanson has been tapped to lead the Florida Cable Telecommunications Association. Derek Cooper, chair of the association’s Board of Directors, announced Thursday Swanson has accepted the position of FCTA president. “On behalf of FCTA, I am excited that we have someone of Brad’s caliber to lead the association,” said Cooper. “We welcome Brad and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida has a new nickname for Patrick Murphy: “The Most Disappointing Man in Congress.” On Thursday, the state GOP released a series of memes featuring Murphy. The release, state party officials said, is meant to highlight recent a few of the Treasure Coast Democrat’s “exaggerations and embarrassments.” The five memes focus […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Rick Scott: ‘I will be proud to have Francis Rooney as my congressman’

Rick Scott gearing up for GOP convention speech

Senate Leadership Fund takes aim at Patrick Murphy in new ad

A Better Florida Fund calls out Matt Hudson for teaming up with Charlie Crist ‘to raise our taxes’

Meet Lavigne Kirkpatrick, Republican running for Florida House District 106

Stop Career Politicians slams Ritch Workman over immigration votes

Marco Rubio to SBA: ‘It is unconscionable’ agency considered delaying relief announcement

Rebecca Negron raises nearly $284K in second quarter of 2016

Personnel note: Brad Swanson named president of FCTA

Florida GOP hits Patrick Murphy over his list of ‘exaggerations and embarrassments’