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Scott PowersJanuary 18, 2016

A campaign commercial for U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson played again Sunday night even though it had previously raised questions about closely skirting congressional ethics rules, an allegation the campaign denies. The ad ran in most Florida NBC markets during the second hour of the Democratic Presidential Debate Sunday night. It uses a few seconds of […]

Jim RosicaNovember 13, 2015

Todd Wilcox, GOP candidate for U.S. senator from Florida, told Sunshine Summit participants that his non-politician, non-lawyer background is a plus for seeking office. Primary voters need to ask “which candidate has real-world experience,” he said. “Let’s face it, we’re all fed up with career politicians,” Wilcox said, a seeming dig at fellow Republican and […]

Ryan RayNovember 12, 2015

The premise behind pro-Democratic women’s political committee EMILY’S List goes like this: “Early Money Is Like Yeast,” because it “makes the dough rise.” And for hundreds of pro-abortion rights women running for office since 1985, with the group’s help, it has. But not, so far, for Florida U.S. Senate candidate Pam Keith. In many ways, the political newcomer […]

Ryan RayNovember 9, 2015

Former Florida Democratic Party chairman Rod Smith and former Sen. Nan Rich were among a handful of state Dems who rebuked U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson Monday for harsh comments he made against Senate rival U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy last week. Grayson went in on Murphy at a meeting of the Palm Beach County Democratic Executive Committee – Murphy’s home county party – last Thursday. Besides […]

Ryan RayNovember 9, 2015

The 2016 Senate campaign of U.S. Rep. David Jolly rolled out a new petition Monday in support of Jolly’s so-called “Freedom Card” Veterans Affairs reform plan. The Clearwater Republican unveiled a new website, VeteransforJolly.com, where voters can register their support for Jolly’s proposal to issue new ID cards to vets which would allow them to access care outside […]

Ryan RayNovember 2, 2015

As the rollicking presidential campaign of New York real estate mogul Donald Trump recently took a moment to put forth a policy proposal or two, Floridians may have noticed one that seemed familiar. “Under a Trump Administration, all veterans eligible for VA health care can bring their veteran’s ID card to any doctor or care facility that […]

Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2015

Today, the Florida Teamsters endorsed Patrick Murphy‘s campaign for the U.S. Senate, citing his commitment to fighting for the middle class. Congressman Murphy made the following statement: “I’m humbled and excited by the support of the Florida Teamsters. Florida’s working families need leadership — from the local level to the U.S. Senate to the White House — […]

Ryan RayOctober 29, 2015

The Senate campaign of U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy saw a significant windfall Thursday as five members of the chamber he seeks to join endorsed his campaign. According to an announcement, Murphy can now count former Democratic National Committee Chairman and Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island […]

Ryan RayOctober 26, 2015

U.S. Rep. David Jolly took his campaign for the Senate on the road Monday. Speaking with Boston Herald Radio, the Clearwater Republican urged members of Congress to get behind his so-called “Freedom Card” legislation to ease the path of military veterans seeking care from the Department of Veterans Affairs which has been beset by widespread reports […]

Ryan RayOctober 14, 2015

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis isn’t the most well-known face in Tallahassee – the 37-year-old Navy lawyer never served in the statehouse – but the themes he underlined at AP Day in the state Capitol Wednesday morning were familiar indeed. DeSantis hit the conservative high notes of opposition to the Iran deal, dissatisfaction with the higher education system, and […]

Tag: 2016 U.S. Senate race

Alan Grayson ad with congressional footage appears again, this time in debate

Todd Wilcox focuses on national security as national strength

No love for Pam Keith from EMILY’s List

Florida Democrats bash Alan Grayson for “self-centered rhetoric” against Patrick Murphy

David Jolly campaign unveils “Freedom Card” petition

Donald Trump veterans’ plan mirrors David Jolly’s

Florida Teamsters endorse Patrick Murphy for Senate

Patrick Murphy picks up endorsements from 5 sitting Democratic senators

David Jolly touts “Freedom Card” VA plan, takes swipe at Hillary Clinton

Ron DeSantis outlines Iran opposition, college and transportation policy plans at AP Day