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Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

Jeff Greene is the newest Democrat to enter the Florida governor’s race. And as he tries to play catch-up, the billionaire is sharing his thoughts on the primary race, including some tough talk about his opponents. Greene was one of several Democratic candidates for Governor to appear at this weekend’s Leadership Blue conference at The Diplomat […]

Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

As President Donald Trump says his administration has ended the policy of separating migrant children from their families at the border, Democrats say they are intent on making sure voters don’t forget. Hundreds rallied Saturday outside The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, the site of this weekend’s Leadership Blue conference. Among those attending the “Families Belong […]

Ryan NicolJune 30, 2018

Voters and activists have packed The Diplomat Hotel through the weekend during the Democrats’ Leadership Blue summit. Saturday, they got their chance to meet the campaigns up close. Volunteers, and even some of the candidates, set up to meet with party loyalists and give their pitch on why their team will be the winning team […]

Ryan NicolJune 30, 2018

“Go, Gwen, go!” That was the chant du jour as Gwen Graham supporters gathered together in Hollywood Friday night to cheer on their candidate. The rally took place at the Leadership Blue event at The Diplomat Hotel. One of the most prominent attendees was New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan, who announced her endorsement of Graham […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

Miami-Dade College professor Rick Tapia has earned the endorsement of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) in his race for House District 103. Tapia is challenging Cindy Polo for the Democratic nomination in HD 103, while Republican Frank Mingo was the only candidate to qualify on the other side. The candidates are running to replace […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

As Democrats hope to take back the House in November, South Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo is facing challenges from both sides of the aisle as he fights for re-election. Florida’s 26th Congressional District, which Curbelo represents, is one of 23 House districts that elected a Republican representative despite also voting for Hillary Clinton. That’s […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

Donna Shalala made her case to Miami-Dade voters Friday, highlighting her experience and expertise in an interview for POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series. Shalala is surely one of the most accomplished candidates in the crowded field fighting for the nod in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She’s competing with Matt Haggman, Michael Hepburn, David Richardson and Kristen Rosen […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

With less than two months to go until the Florida primaries, David Richardson is continuing to hammer Donna Shalala in the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Richardson spoke with politics writer Marc Caputo Friday at POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series event at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami. He’s one of five Democrats competing for the CD 27 […]

Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Republican Toby Overdorf has received an endorsement from the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC) in his bid for House District 83. ABC FEC is a national construction industry trade association which represents nearly 21,000 members including general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. “We believe Toby Overdorf is the most qualified candidate in this […]

Ryan NicolJune 28, 2018

Jason Pizzo has grabbed the endorsement of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) in his Democratic challenge to incumbent state Sen. Daphne Campbell. Pizzo, a Miami attorney, is competing with Campbell in the Senate District 38 primary. No Republicans filed to run in the race. The teachers’ union released a statement explaining why they’re supporting […]

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Jeff Greene talks Democratic primary from Leadership Blue conference

Florida Democrats rally against child separation policy in Hollywood

Democratic gubernatorial campaigns hold meet-and-greet with activists

Maggie Hassan fires up Gwen Graham rally in Hollywood

Rick Tapia nabs United Teachers of Dade endorsement in HD 103

At POLITICO Florida forum, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Carlos Curbelo

Donna Shalala touts experience in CD 27 race

David Richardson targets Donna Shalala at Miami POLITICO event

Toby Overdorf endorsed by construction trade association in HD 83

United Teachers of Dade endorses Jason Pizzo in SD 38 race