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Ryan NicolAugust 16, 2018

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David Shapiro, a Democratic candidate in Florida’s 16th Congressional District, is calling out Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan over his receipt of more than $100,000 from the sugar industry in light of recent red tide and algae blooms hitting the state. The report from the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan research group that tracks money […]

Ryan NicolAugust 16, 2018

Jason Pizzo has already earned the endorsement of Equality Florida in his race to boot state Sen. Daphne Campbell from her Senate District 38 seat. Now, the Equality Florida Action PAC is promising $25,000 in support of Pizzo’s election. The PAC plans to spend the money on a “program to turn out pro-equality voters in […]

Ryan NicolAugust 16, 2018

Republican Sasha Dadan has earned the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association‘s political arm, as she continues her run to replace term-limited state Rep. Gayle Harrell in House District 83. Dr. Mike Patete, president of the FMA PAC, released a statement explaining the group’s choice to back Dadan, a Port St. Lucie attorney, over her […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

Several Florida gubernatorial candidates were on hand at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood on Wednesday for a forum hosted by the Florida League of Mayors Many of the state’s mayors were on hand for the forum, which was also held in cooperation with the Florida League of Cities and Leadership Florida. Unsurprisingly, many of […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

A newly-released survey from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) shows Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell within seven points of Carlos Curbelo in a hypothetical general election matchup in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. The survey, conducted July 16-22, had Mucarsel-Powell receiving 41 percent of the vote to Curbelo’s 48 percent. The poll was conducted by GBA and surveyed 500 […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

State Rep. James Grant has earned the support of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) PAC in his bid for re-election in House District 64. The FMA is one of the state’s strongest pro-medicine organizations. Its political arm gave Grant the nod in a statement released Wednesday. Dr. Mike Patete, the group’s president said the FMA “has […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

Sean Shaw is out with a new digital campaign ad as he battles for the Democratic nomination in the race for Attorney General. Shaw currently serves in the Florida House, representing House District 61 in Tampa. The ad, titled “Meet Sean Shaw,” highlights his efforts in the House to push for gun control legislation in […]

Ryan NicolAugust 14, 2018

David Shapiro has made climate change an issue in his campaign for Florida’s 16th Congressional District. Yet despite that focus, it appears Shapiro has invested in several companies pegged as some of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, according to one study. That study, summarized by The Guardian, shows a numbered list of 100 […]

Ryan NicolAugust 14, 2018

Anthony Rodriguez, a Kendall business owner and Republican candidate for House District 118, has earned the support of several current House members as he tries to oust sitting Rep. Robert Asencio. The Republican Delegation of Central Florida announced its support of Rodriguez, running unopposed in the HD 118 GOP primary. The group is made up […]

Ryan NicolAugust 14, 2018

Former U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart is throwing his support behind Javier Enriquez, as the Republican challenges Democrat Javier Fernandez in House District 114. Diaz-Balart was a longtime fixture in Florida politics up through his retirement from the U.S. House in 2011. He spoke out in support of Enriquez in his bid to flip HD 114 […]

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Sugar money again? David Shapiro calls out Vern Buchanan

Equality Florida pledges $25k to elect Jason Pizzo, savages incumbent Daphne Campbell

FMA endorses Sasha Dadan in HD 83

Democratic candidates talk local issues at gubernatorial forum

Cook Reports moves CD 26 to ‘Lean Republican’; DCCC responds with poll, um, showing Carlos Curbelo still up 7

FMA PAC backs James Grant re-election bid

New Sean Shaw ad highlights push for gun control legislation

David Shapiro owns stock in nine of study’s top 100 greenhouse gas emitters

Anthony Rodriguez wins Central Florida endorsements for HD 118

Lincoln Diaz-Balart backs HD 114 candidate Javier Enriquez