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A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2018

With no primary on either side of the race for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, the November ballot is set between Republican incumbent Jimmy Patronis of Panama City and his Democratic challenger, former Margate Democratic Sen. Jeremy Ring. Patronis, a Rick Scott appointee with roughly $4 million on hand between his campaign account and his Treasure Florida political committee is well […]

Peter SchorschAugust 22, 2018

Another day, another poll of the Democratic primary for Florida governor. Only this one shows Philip Levine on top instead of Gwen Graham, with Andrew Gillum surging late but perhaps from too far back to catch up in a week, and the others fading. A new tracking poll from SEA Polling and Strategic Design, taken […]

Michael MolineAugust 22, 2018

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Chris Gardner is out as chairman of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s state-sponsored insurer of last resort, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced Wednesday. Board member Gary Aubuchon will serve as interim chairman until Patronis names a permanent replacement. In a statement, Patronis referred to Gardner’s “resignation,” although Gardner had made it known he was interested in remaining […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 22, 2018

At a campaign rally in West Virginia on Tuesday, President Donald Trump told the crowd that Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis called him and asked for his support. “I don’t want to brag about it, but man do I have a good record of endorsements,” Trump told attendees. “In Florida, we have a great candidate, […]

Scott PowersAugust 21, 2018

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Andrew Gillum‘s fortunes clearly are rising, as shown by a couple of recent polls showing him surging into a solid third-place standing. Now his campaign is touting the kicker: a new internal poll that has him strongly leading the Democratic field heading into next week’s gubernatorial primaries. The poll from Change Research of San Francisco, released […]

Scott PowersAugust 21, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam‘s latest campaign commercial is less about any issues that have defined and divided the 2018 Governor’s race and instead focuses on wounded military veterans’ responses to a program he helped create. “Grateful,” a 30-second spot launching statewide Tuesday, talks about vets who have participated in Florida Operation […]

Ryan NicolAugust 21, 2018

Many argued U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis had a clear path to the Republican nomination due to a surge in his poll numbers after the endorsement of Donald Trump. Now, a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business & Economics Polling Initiative (FAU-BEPI) is putting a dent into that narrative. Surprise: The poll shows Agriculture Commissioner Adam […]

Drew WilsonAugust 21, 2018

Gwen Graham’s lead is building, Jeff Greene’s surge has turned into a slump, and Philip Levine is stuck in second gear, according to a new poll released Wednesday out of Florida Atlantic University. The FAU Business and Economics Polling Initiative contacted 280 Democratic voters and found that Graham, a former congresswoman, is pulling 29 percent […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 21, 2018

Saying the Constitution Revision Commission was infiltrated by special interests and proposed amendments that will deceive voters, former elected officials Tuesday encouraged Floridians to reject the panel’s eight proposed changes this November. The all-Republican group, “Save My Constitution,” said voting against Amendments 6-13 will help resolve “serious objections” about the CRC process. Members said that […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 21, 2018

On Tuesday, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham rolled out her latest endorsement, via Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. Grimes, the youngest Secretary of State in the United States, is one of just two elected statewide Democrats in Kentucky. Her endorsement quote reflected the realities experienced by women in the electoral arena. “I’ve been inspired by […]

Headlines

Fundraising, endorsements won’t decide CFO race, says Jeremy Ring

Poll: Democratic primary for Florida Governor a two-person, one-point race

Chris Gardner out as chair of Citizens Insurance board

Donald Trump: Ron DeSantis called me, asked for endorsement

Bernie Sanders effect? Andrew Gillum touts poll showing him now tops

Adam Putnam ad focuses on vets’ responses to ‘Operation Outdoor Freedom’

Adam Putnam climbs back within one point of Ron DeSantis in new poll

FAU poll: Gwen Graham far out front in Democratic race for governor

Vote ‘no’ on all CRC amendments, group urges

Gwen Graham rolls out Alison Lundergan Grimes endorsement, Miami ad buy