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A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Most incumbents facing primary competition can count on a little help from their friends. And State Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto is no exception. Benacquisto is running for re-election in Southwest Florida’s Senate District 27, facing Republican Jason Maughan in the Aug. 30 primary. An interesting donor of late: “Working for Florida’s Families,” the political action committee of […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

A new, brutal attack ad targeting Melissa Nelson has been launched from “Citizens for Justice,” a PAC supportive of Angela Corey. A third candidate in the race, Wes White, has piggybacked on the hit with sponsored Facebook posts pointing to the ad. The ad incorporates uncorroborated claims made by White in a letter to Corey requesting a grand jury investigation of the Nelson […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Lions … tigers … bears … and GOP Congressional candidates. All will be at the Jacksonville Zoo Tuesday for a forum involving 4th Congressional District Republicans. One caveat, however: none of the Republicans will be in cages. The forum will be held in the Samburu Room, under the auspices of the Northside Business Leaders, starting […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

As if a Donald Trump rally weren’t enough excitement for one week, the Republican Party of Duval County has a “Finish Line” ahead of it Thursday evening. The event will be held at the Jacksonville Automobile and Motorcycle Museum on Arlington Expressway, and the Duval GOP proclaims a synergy, as the “racing theme not only ties […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Until this year, Jacksonville legislators Lake Ray and Reggie Fullwood served together in Tallahassee. Ray is termed out. And, if the endorsement from the First Coast Manufacturers Association is any indication, the Republican wants to show Fullwood the door on his way out. The FCMA endorsed Tracie Davis, running against Fullwood in Jacksonville’s House District 13, over the incumbent. What […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Hans Tanzler introduced himself to Northeast Florida voters on horseback, brandishing a rifle, and telling President Barack Obama that “we the people [say] ‘get out of our town.'” Bill McClure introduced himself to voters outside of St. Johns County with his “Washington Insider Party” ad, naming Tanzler as one of three “career politicians” Nancy Pelosi would like to […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2016

Every campaign season presents lessons in vetting endorsers. That’s especially true when the endorser is on Florida’s registry of sex offenders. Jacksonville Beach mayoral candidate Cory Nichols rolled out an endorsement from local musician John Earle last week. “Incredibly honored to have the support of John Earle. His level of passion for the Jax Beach community […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Wednesday evening, GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump made his first post-nomination visit to Jacksonville, where there were some changes from his previous visit. Unlike in October, when support from the establishment wing of the party was light, three rows of VIPS were assembled behind him. And also unlike in October, the sauna conditions of the Jacksonville Landing […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Running the risk of courting controversy with the local press, and perhaps some friction with Democrats and independents ahead of the Aug. 30 pension tax referendum, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry served as master of ceremonies at the Donald Trump rally Wednesday in front of a crowd of roughly 8,000 Trump supporters, which filled out further after his portion […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

What a difference a few years and a contested election makes. In October 2009, Melissa Nelson left Angela Corey‘s state attorney office. Nelson sent an email describing the “thrilling and memorable ride” that was her time as an assistant state attorney, in which she described being “inspired … awestruck … and humbled” by her colleagues. Corey’s response? […]

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Rob Bradley political committee gives $5,000 to Lizbeth Benacquisto PAC

New Angela Corey PAC ad: Fair play? Or ‘flaming load of excrement’?

CD 4 Republicans to face off Tuesday at Jacksonville Zoo

‘Finish Line’ Thursday night for Duval County Republicans

Lake Ray manufacturer group backs Reggie Fullwood’s Dem opponent in HD 13

Hans Tanzler, Bill McClure vow to repeal ObamaCare

Jax Beach mayoral candidate endorsed by sex offender

Donald Trump hits Duval County, contradicts local establishment job messaging

Lenny Curry serves as master of ceremonies on the Trump Train

Angela Corey lauded Melissa Nelson when she left State Attorney’s office