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A.G. GancarskiOctober 3, 2018

Given that Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis has been supported by the Koch Network since getting into the race, it’s not a surprise that it’s become an issue in the general election. The surprise is why it’s taken so long. With just 34 days before the election, the Florida Democratic Party on Wednesday excoriated the Republican […]

Staff ReportsOctober 3, 2018

The Margate City Commission has now joined other municipalities that support a proposed constitutional amendment banning betting on live greyhound racing. Commissioners on Sept. 26 unanimously approved a resolution (see below) supporting passage of Amendment 13. Such measures don’t have any effect of law but can be important in swaying public opinion. Margate, in Broward County, is […]

Drew WilsonOctober 3, 2018

The Koch-backed political committee Americans for Prosperity Action, or AFP-Action, announced Wednesday that it was launching a digital and direct-mail campaign attacking Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum over his “record and extreme agenda.” “Andrew Gillum’s agenda is too extreme for Florida,” said AFP-Action senior adviser Chris Hudson. “His plan for the economy? Raise taxes that […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 2, 2018

The issues affecting Florida vary, but they’re all “interwoven” and dependent on the actions of elected officials up and down the ballot, according to the Democrat running for the top spot on Election Day. Candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum rolled out his environmental plan on Tuesday, promising a series of changes to preserve the state’s natural […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 2, 2018

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A new television ad out from the Andrew Gillum campaign zeroes in on Florida’s environment, specifically the harmful algal blooms wreaking havoc in the state’s coastal waterways. The culprit: “special interests” and “corporate profit,” according to the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. “The toxic air, red tide and algae blooms around Florida are an economic and environmental disaster,” […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 2, 2018

The Republican Party of Florida continues to hammer away at Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum. However, the Democrats are claiming that their counterparts went too far with one image in their latest spot: a Spanish-language salvo, “Miseria,” spotlighting Gillum’s ties to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and “the extreme left.” That image, asserts Democrats, means that Republican Ron DeSantis should […]

Scott PowersOctober 2, 2018

Outside spending has exceeded $25 million already in Florida’s U.S. Senate race, with Democratic groups behind U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson outspending Republican groups behind Gov. Rick Scott by a margin of three dollars to two so far. According to the latest outside expenditure reports filed with the Federal Elections Commission, covering campaign expenses running through last […]

Scott PowersOctober 2, 2018

The Democratic Senate Majority PAC announced Tuesday it is launching a new Spanish-language television commerical attacking Republican U.S. Senate nominee Rick Scott over the education budget cuts he signed during his first couple of years as governor. The 30-second commercial, “Dime Con Quien” [“Tell Me Who”], questions who Scott was working for when he pushed […]

Staff ReportsOctober 2, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party has announced the opening of 40 new “grassroots offices” as campaigns try to close out the final five weeks of the midterm elections. A statement released by Democratic Party officials say the openings will kick off Wednesday, Oct. 3 and will continue through the weekend alongside several get-out-the-vote activities. “Opening 40 […]

Staff ReportsOctober 2, 2018

Voters in Charge, the political committee behind the statewide “Yes on 3” constitutional amendment campaign, on Tuesday said former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz will chair its Miami-Dade Committee. “Members of local leadership committees include community, business, law enforcement and religious leaders throughout the state who are committed to ensuring that Florida voters are put in charge […]

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Koch Network support for Ron DeSantis was issue in primary, now issue in general

Margate City Commission votes to support dog racing ban

Americans for Prosperity Action hits ‘extreme’ Andrew Gillum in new ad buy

Red zone: Andrew Gillum draws hundreds to environmental discussion in conservative territory

Blame game: Andrew Gillum targets corporations, special interests in environmental ad

Democrats charge Republicans, Ron DeSantis with exploiting Pulse victims in attack ad

Outside spending tops $25 million in Florida’s U.S. Senate contest

Democratic PAC launches Spanish attack ad on Rick Scott on education

Ground game: Florida Democrats to open 40 new ‘grassroots offices’

Voters in Charge announces Miami-Dade leadership committee