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Ryan NicolJuly 30, 2018

While Democrats continue to hope for a “blue wave” come November, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) is hoping its ground game can hold off the rising tide. The party announced it has knocked on its 1 millionth door of the 2018 midterm cycle, as campaign workers try to make the case to voters that […]

Ryan NicolJuly 28, 2018

Conservative blogger Javier Manjarres seems to be playing tricks with the truth on a recent campaign mailer for his candidacy in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. Manjarres, who runs the right-wing blog The Shark Tank, recently sent the mailer to voters as he tries to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch. Next to a picture of […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

Politicos from across the state are paying tribute after the unexpected passing of activist Stephen Gately. Originally born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gately made his mark on the Florida political scene. He spent several years as a field representative for U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, who is set to retire this year after serving Florida’s 15th […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is calling for a federal investigation into last week’s shooting death of Markeis McGlockton outside a Clearwater convenience store. McGlockton was shot dead following a dispute with 47-year-old Michael Drejka over a handicapped parking space. The issue has earned attention because of the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law possibly shielding Drejka from […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

Liberal action group Latino Victory Fund, which seeks to help elect more Latinos to government, is offering up new three new endorsements for the Florida Legislature. “David Perez, Brendan Ramirez, and Robert Asencio are strong Latino leaders with a demonstrated commitment to their communities, and they will play a key role in turning out Latino progressives this election […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

Javier Enriquez‘s campaign is announcing a new endorsement from outgoing Representative and current state Senate candidate Manny Diaz. Enriquez, a Miami Republican, is challenging incumbent state Rep. Javier Fernandez to flip the House District 114 seat from the Democrats. “Javier Enriquez will be an excellent state representative,” said Diaz in a statement. “District 114 is […]

Ryan NicolJuly 26, 2018

The Gwen Graham campaign for Governor is expanding after opening a new office in Miami’s Wynwood District. The campaign celebrated the office’s opening earlier this week. Local elected officials were on hand as well, including Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, former Sen. Ron Silver and South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard. “Our campaign runs on grassroots support in all 67 […]

Ryan NicolJuly 26, 2018

Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) is no fan of the new subsidy deal for the Miami Dolphins. The Miami-Dade County Commission agreed to new terms of the deal Tuesday, offering additional financial incentives to the team if it moves its practice facility away from the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Broward County. The new facility […]

Ryan NicolJuly 26, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott has earned the endorsement of Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) as he continues his campaign to oust incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott, running for U.S. Senate after two terms as Florida’s governor, thanked the group for its endorsement. “Over the past seven and a half years, we’ve worked hard to improve the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 25, 2018

Facebook has reversed itself after removing an ad from Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell that featured the candidate firing and then holding a gun, according to a report from The News-Press. Caldwell had accused the social media site of censorship after his ad was removed. Facebook’s advertising policies state: “Ads must not promote the sale or use […]

Ryan Nicol

Sore knuckles much? Florida GOP knocks on 1 million doors

Javier Manjarres plays loose with the facts in new campaign mailer

Tributes pour in from across Florida after passing of activist Stephen Gately

Bill Nelson to DOJ: Investigate Markeis McGlockton shooting

Latino Victory Fund endorsing trio of Florida Legislature candidates

Manny Diaz backing Javier Enriquez in HD 114

Gwen Graham opens new office in Miami’s Wynwood District

Americans for Prosperity: Taxpayers getting shafted in Dolphins deal

AIF backs Rick Scott for Senate

Facebook reverses course, approves Matt Caldwell ad featuring guns