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A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2015

Even before Florida Politics broke the news regarding Duval County Property Appraiser Jerry Holland running for Duval County Republican Party chairman, there apparently was a persistent whisper campaign about his move. Now that the move is a matter of public record, some people still aren’t talking … at least, not on the record to Florida Politics. Robin Lumb, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 13, 2015

Citing leadership skills and an understanding of the district, former State Rep. Joe Pickens is endorsing Republican Robert “Bobby” Payne for the House District 19 race. District 19 covers all of Bradford, Putnam, and Union Counties, as well as the southern and central portions of Clay County. Payne, a native of Palatka, is seeing the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2015

Decades back, kids in elementary school had recourse to McGuffey’s Readers. Crafted originally by a conservative theologian, those primers allowed youngsters to learn vocabulary and language, among other things, in the context of works of literature that McGuffey and those who took over after his demise found to be relevant. Literature imparts cultural mores, teaches valuable […]

Ryan RayJuly 13, 2015

Naples businessman and former City Councilman Gary Price added a substantial haul during the June reporting period in his bid to succeed the term-limited Sen. Garrett Richter in the Lee and Collier counties-based SD 23. Price took in $51,450 in campaign donations between a combined $36,450 in contributions — including 27 checks for the maximum $1,000 allowed by […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2015

Four days after Alan Grayson announced he will be running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate next year, Susannah Randolph, district director for Grayson’s Orlando congressional office, announced Monday she will attempt to succeed him by running in Florida’s 9th Congressional District in 2016. A progressive activist, Randolph was one of the leaders in […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2015

Jacksonville, this summer, is Bishop John Guns’ town. We just happen to live here. Those who were following the Lenny Curry Transition Committees are aware, of course, that Guns was on the Prevention, Intervention, and At Risk Youth committee. However, most became aware of how central Guns could be to the Curry administration when he […]

Jac VerSteegJuly 13, 2015

Expect to see the Confederate flag back in the Florida Capitol as an unwanted Christmas present. How? Consider this item from the Broward/Palm Beach New Times. Writer Chris Joseph details plans by Chaz Stevens, described as “a Deerfield Beach activist and blogger,” to erect an elaborate Festivus pole this Christmas in the Capitol Rotunda. Stevens […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2015

The leadership of the Duval GOP is in flux. The Secretary is now in the St. James Building as Mayor Curry’s spokesman. The Treasurer is running for state commiteeman. And last week, the Chairman stepped down to become the mayor’s policy director. Interesting times in the county GOP bring out interesting candidates, and none more […]

Mitch PerryJuly 13, 2015

Scott Walker comes out of semi-hibernation tonight to officially announce his candidacy for president tonight. We’ll have plenty to talk about the man who is doing well in nearby Iowa, but has many questions surrounding his candidacy as he officially gets into the race. Meanwhile, the only candidate in either party to announce via press […]

Phil AmmannJuly 13, 2015

As Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn continues to support red light cameras, it may come as little surprise that he received a big campaign check from Florida’s leading red light camera provider. State records filed last week show $10,000 in June coming from American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to the Buckhorn-supporting “One Florida” political action committee. Siobhan […]

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Becoming Duval GOP chair no sure thing for Jerry Holland

Fmr. state Rep. Joe Pickens endorses Bobby Payne for HD 19

Duval County schools instructional material scrutinized for Islamocentrism

SD 23 candidate Gary Price adds $50K to campaign coffers in June

Susannah Randolph announces bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District

Jacksonville finds its “Let’s Ride!” moment

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: This Christmas, we could be walkin’ in a Rebel wonderland

Jerry Holland is running for Duval GOP Chair

Mitch Perry Report for 7.13.15 – Will Jim Webb’s candidacy go anywhere in the Dem primary?

Bob Buckhorn rewarded for RLC support with big American Traffic Soutions donation