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Mitch PerryMarch 5, 2016

The Hillary Clinton campaign announced Saturday afternoon that the Democratic presidential candidate will campaign in Tampa on Thursday, though no other details were forthcoming. The same news release stated that Clinton will be in Florida beginning Tuesday. Clinton and Bernie Sanders will participate in the seventh Democratic presidential debate Wednesday night at Miami Dade College’s […]

Associated PressFebruary 29, 2016

Bernie Sanders raised more than $5 million Monday by simply asking his network of small donors for more money. In the morning, his campaign announced it had raised $36 million in February, and he set a goal of hitting $40 million by the end of the day. A website tracking the fundraising effort shows the […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 24, 2016

The field of 17 candidates is now down to just five, but the heavy favorite in tonight’s GOP Nevada caucus remains Donald Trump, fresh off his 10-point victory in South Carolina on Saturday night. A poll taken last week had the NYC business mogul up by over twenty points over Marco Rubio. Thirty delegates are at stake, […]

Ryan RayFebruary 23, 2016

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum finally laid his 2016 cards on the table, endorsing Hillary Clinton for president less than 30 days out from Florida’s March 15 primary. “Hillary Clinton has put forward an agenda focused on moving our nation forward – and building on the tremendous progress made by President Obama. Her experience and legacy of leadership speak to the kind […]

Scott PowersFebruary 16, 2016

Hillary For Florida will open field offices in Jacksonville and Orlando on Wednesday, giving the Hillary Clinton Democratic presidential campaign five Florida offices. The Orlando office will officially open at 2153 West Oak Ridge Rd., at 6 p.m. National Organization of Women Florida President Terry Sanders will give the opening remarks. The Jacksonville office will officially open […]

Associated PressFebruary 12, 2016

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Presidential candidates in both parties battled for the crucial backing of blacks and Hispanics on Friday as the race shifted toward states with more minority voters. Republicans crisscrossed South Carolina looking to derail billionaire Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who each came to the state with a burst of momentum after the first […]

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2016

Hillary Clinton has been here before, watching a political rival generate youthful enthusiasm with lofty proposals she believes are going unchallenged. So on Thursday, she took matters into her own hands. In the first head-to-head debate between Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the former secretary of state tried to systematically undermine the Vermont senator’s plans for […]

Associated PressFebruary 4, 2016

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Their race newly energized, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders head into the first one-on-one debate of the Democratic presidential contest Thursday night in a tussle over their very political identities. The two candidates are sparring over who is the best standard-bearer for progressive values — and who can actually deliver on a liberal agenda of […]

Scott PowersJanuary 26, 2016

The drumbeat from the left continues for Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down from her post as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, this time from the Progressive Democrats of America. The organization has joined a petition drive by progressive Democratic groups, Roots Action and Credo Action, calling for her to step down. The Progressive […]

Associated PressJanuary 21, 2016

Hillary Clinton has questioned Bernie Sanders‘ electability. She’s criticized his plans for health care, foreign policy and Wall Street. And she’s tagged him with flip-flopping on gun control. None of it appears to be sticking, and that’s raising concerns among Democrats who fear that a monthslong primary campaign could create lasting damage for their party. […]

Tag: 2016 Democratic presidential primary

Hillary Clinton to campaign in Tampa on Thursday

Bernie Sanders fundraising request draws $5 million in one day

Live-blog of Nevada’s GOP caucuses – Marco Rubio edges out Ted Cruz for second place

Andrew Gillum endorses Hillary Clinton for president

Hillary Clinton campaign opening field offices in Orlando, Jacksonville on Wednesday

Presidential contenders fight for minority voters in South Carolina

Analysis: Hillary Clinton moves aggressively to hold off Bernie Sanders

Democratic race down to just 2: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders face off

3rd progressive group echoes call for Debbie Wasserman Schultz to quit DNC post

Some Democrats fear Hillary Clinton’s message is failing