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Ryan NicolOctober 1, 2018

More than a dozen Puerto Rican leaders across the U.S. have announced their support for Andrew Gillum‘s campaign for Governor. Gillum, the Democratic candidate in the race, currently serves as Mayor of Tallahassee. He is competing against former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, the Republican nominee. Among Gillum’s new spate of backers are former Puerto Rico […]

Ryan NicolOctober 1, 2018

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro sure sounded like a potential 2020 presidential candidate as he addressed South Florida Democrats at this weekend’s Blue Gala in Coral Gables. Castro was the keynote speaker for the Saturday night event, which was held at the Biltmore Hotel. He has said he’ll make a decision on […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 30, 2018

Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for Governor, delivered a rousing speech Saturday night in remarks at the Miami-Dade Democrats’ Blue Gala in Coral Gables. Gillum was one of several speakers on the night but arguably earned the best reception of them all as he talked about his race against Republican nominee Ron DeSantis. The current Mayor […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 30, 2018

Democratic bigwigs were out in full force Saturday night as the Miami-Dade Democratic Party held its annual Blue Gala fundraising event at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Headlining the night were Democratic nominee for Governor Andrew Gillum and possible 2020 presidential candidate and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro. The swanky event began outdoors at […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 28, 2018

Mary Barzee Flores, the Democratic challenger in Florida’s 25th Congressional District, is demanding a debate with her Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart. Sam Miller, the campaign manager for Barzee Flores, says he sent a letter to Diaz-Balart’s team outlining a possible debate schedule. Miller has proposed six total debates or forums between the candidates. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 28, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Friday it was endorsing Republican candidate Ashley Moody for Attorney General. The group made the announcement during a live stream on the Florida Chamber’s Facebook page and followed up with a post on Twitter. “I believe that I am meant to do this, and can do this, and will make […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

With fewer than six weeks until Election Day, the candidates in Florida’s 27th Congressional District have still not nailed down a firm date for a single debate. That’s despite Democratic nominee Donna Shalala and Republican candidate Maria Elvira Salazar expressing weeks ago the desire to join together for a discussion of the issues. Both candidates […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

A new digital ad is out hitting Jeremy Ring, the Democratic candidate for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, over his past work at a lobbying firm while holding his role as a state Senator. The ad, titled “Lobbyist,” was released by Treasure Florida, the political committee of his Republican opponent in the CFO race, Jimmy Patronis. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Scott‘s latest ad reflects on his response to Hurricane Irma as it struck Florida last year. Scott is currently challenging Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson for his U.S. Senate seat. The 30-second spot, “Leadership,” is replete with clips of new anchors highlighting the danger of the storm, along with Scott’s warnings issued to residents as the storm […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

When it comes to your health, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell doesn’t want you to “worry.” The Democratic congressional candidate is out with a new ad in her race against Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The 30-second spot, titled “Worry,” features Mucarsel-Powell spelling out her goals for America’s health care system while jabbing at past Republican proposals. […]

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Boricua backers: Puerto Rican leaders endorse Andrew Gillum for Governor

‘Julian Castro 2020’? Former HUD head addresses Democrats in Miami

Andrew Gillum lights up the crowd at Democrats’ Blue Gala

Democrats celebrate in style at Blue Gala in Coral Gables

Mary Barzee Flores issues debate challenge to Mario Diaz-Balart

Florida Chamber endorses Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Potential debate dates cause consternation among CD 27 candidates

New ad dings Jeremy Ring over past lobbying work

New Rick Scott ad touts ‘leadership’ during Hurricane Irma

Don’t ‘worry,’ be healthy: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell drops new ad