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Ryan NicolJuly 10, 2018

The last time a Democrat served as governor of Florida, Bill Clinton was still president. In a new campaign ad, Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham says it’s time for that to change. Titled “Twenty” (see below), Graham critiques Republican leadership of the state for the past two decades, and argues she is the candidate best […]

Ryan NicolJuly 10, 2018

Yet another statewide Republican candidate — attorney general hopeful Frank White — is hammering environmental advocacy group Bullsugar over its questionnaire regarding Florida’s algae bloom problem. The questionnaire is highly critical of the sugar industry, including questions such as “Do you agree that your campaign will be sugar-free, accepting no contributions from any source with ties to […]

Staff ReportsJuly 10, 2018

The Protect Dogs-Yes on 13 campaign has announced more endorsements from civic organizations, animal welfare organizations, and local animal shelters. The group is promoting passage of Amendment 13, put on the November ballot by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). The proposal, which needs at least 60 percent approval to be added to the state constitution, aims […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

Gonzalez Republican Rebekah Bydlak is rolling out her first TV ad in the race for Northwest Florida’s House District 1. The 30-second spot will start hitting TV screens in the Escambia County district today. Titled “Fresh Conservative Choice,” the ad touts Bydlak’s conservative credentials as well as her status as an “outsider” candidate. “Isn’t it […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, handed out endorsements Monday in the statewide races for Florida Governor and Cabinet. “The health of Florida’s real estate industry and its economy go hand-in-hand,” said Bill Martin, CEO of Florida Realtors. “We need elected officials who understand this relationship and will work tirelessly to […]

Ryan NicolJuly 10, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene is out with two new TV ads as he continues his push to make up ground in the 2018 primary. Fresh off an interview Monday with Florida Politics in which he questioned his opponents’ ability to challenge the eventual Republican nominee, Greene’s new ads focus on his planned actions as […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 9, 2018

Following President Donald Trump‘s announcement Monday night that Brett Kavanaugh is his nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the Democratic candidates for Florida Governor coalesced around one message: there’s a lot at stake in November. Per The Associated Press: “The 53-year-old Kavanaugh is a longtime fixture of the Republican establishment. He has been a […]

Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

President Donald Trump announced his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Monday night: Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh, 53, has been a judge on the federal appeals court in Washington since 2006. And depending on which side of the aisle is asked, his nomination is either a godsend or a nightmare. For conservative group […]

Ryan NicolJuly 9, 2018

A new ad from Adam Putnam‘s political committee shows the candidate talking tough on illegal immigration as he continues his run to be Florida’s next governor. The ad, released by Florida Grown PC, features Putnam in front of a prison while discussing his plans to change Florida’s immigration approach. “There are many reasons to be […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 9, 2018

Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene entered the race for Florida Governor late, days before qualifying ended late last month. Since active, the Democrat has made up for lost time, running television ads in markets like Jacksonville where the only other opponent to buy time has been Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine. Can Greene run a sprint […]

Headlines

Gwen Graham: Republican governor streak must end

Another statewide candidate blasts Bullsugar over questionnaire

Greyhound racing-ban group releases more endorsements

‘Raised right’: Rebekah Bydlak releases first TV ad in HD 1 race

Florida Realtors announce their picks for statewide races: Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis, Denise Grimsley

New Jeff Greene ads target Donald Trump, promote education reform

Democratic gubernatorial candidates on SCOTUS pick: Elect one of us

Florida political groups split on SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Adam Putnam in new ad: ‘Deport violent criminals now’

Jeff Greene says Democratic opponents ‘not electable,’ generate ‘no excitement’