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A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

A new ad from Congressional District 4 Republican Hans Tanzler attempts to draw “contrasts” between him and his opponent, “Liberal John Rutherford.” Tanzler’s ad paints a picture of Rutherford as a tax-and-spend liberal who opposes the National Rifle Association. “Liberal John Rutherford grew government spending. Fought for higher taxes. And opposed the NRA. Rutherford also made Jacksonville […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

On Friday, the Lake Ray campaign in Northeast Florida’s Congressional District 4 announced the backing of the National Rifle Association. The deciding factor was Ray’s legislative support for NRA priorities, which made him a “solidly pro-gun candidate …. who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

A new Survey Monkey poll of voters in Congressional District 5 reveals how Al Lawson intends to unseat Democratic incumbent Rep. Corrine Brown. The poll starts off innocuously, with standard “Who are you more likely to vote for?” and “Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Al Lawson?” questions. Then the survey moves […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

Six candidates for the Republican nomination in Northeast Florida’s Congressional District 4 squared off Thursday at the Jacksonville Bar debate. Hans Tanzler, John Rutherford, Lake Ray, Bill McClure, Deborah Katz Pueschel, and Stephen Kaufman were all on hand. Ed Malin was not. **** The opening statements set the tone. Kaufman looks forward to “working with President Trump,” and is running because […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

“First Coast Values,” the political committee for 4th Circuit State Attorney candidate Melissa Nelson, raked in $89,000 in its most recent week of fundraising, from July 16 to July 22. The money came from five donors, with three of them — former Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver, charter school magnate Gary Chartrand, and John Baker — giving $25,000 each. Nelson’s committee has […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

On Thursday, a valuable endorsement came to Sheri Treadwell in the House District 11 race, courtesy of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Treadwell’s federal experience was apparently the deciding factor. “Sheri Treadwell’s experience in the U.S. Department of Commerce has given her a unique perspective on what Florida businesses need from policies in order to grow and […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

In the Congressional District 4 race, the Personhood FL ProLife PAC endorsed Hans Tanzler, his campaign announced Thursday. “Personhood FL ProLife PAC has … endorsed candidates who have committed to protecting all innocent human life, without exception,” said PAC Chair Bryan Longworth. “It’s no longer sufficient to merely be against abortion in certain circumstances. Being pro-life in […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Chamber of Commerce political director Rob Engstrom are spending Thursday visiting chambers of commerce in Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. And a message is being delivered. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce stands fully behind Rubio, and so do local affiliates, as he girds up for a general election campaign (likely against Patrick […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

A Cherry Communications poll conducted last week of Jacksonville’s House District 12 race shows Clay Yarborough has opened up a 19-point lead over his nearest competition. The crowded field, according to the live phone poll of 304 likely Republican voters, is vying for second place behind the former Jacksonville City Council president. Stan Jordan, a […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

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The word in Duval County Republican circles is that Wes White, challenging Angela Corey in her re-election bid for state attorney, is dropping out. Not so, White told FloridaPolitics.com Thursday. “I’m in it to win it,” White said over the phone, before following up with text messages. “To make it absolutely clear, I will be going full […]

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One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

Hans Tanzler ad slams ‘liberal John Rutherford’

NRA backs Lake Ray in Congressional District 4

New poll frames Al Lawson’s case against Corrine Brown

CD 4 Republicans square off in Jacksonville Bar debate

Melissa Nelson political committee rakes in $89K in one week

Florida Chamber backs Sheri Treadwell in HD 11 race

Pro-life PAC backs Hans Tanzler for Congress

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Marco Rubio’s re-election

HD 12 poll: Clay Yarborough holds 19-point lead

Denying speculation of dropping out of state attorney race, Wes White is ‘in it to win it’