Tag: 2018 CFO race

Jacob OglesOctober 1, 2018
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A new poll shows Democrat Chief Financial Officer candidate Jeremy Ring holding a 6-percent lead over Republican incumbent Jimmy Patronis. The survey by Democrat-leaning Public Policy Polling finds 40 percent of voters supporting Ring, compared to 34 backing Patronis, with 26 percent of voters still undecided. More striking, the polling sample included a plurality of […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 24, 2018
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Embezzlement. Sexual harassment. Identity theft. Prostitution. The crimes seem the type Florida’s chief financial officer might investigate, but a new website says Democrat Jeremy Ring turns to criminals guilty of these activities for support. The new website RingsCriminalRing.com, launched by Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis’ re-election campaign, highlights the rap sheets of Ring’s donors […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 20, 2018
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4min330
Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest professional association, issued endorsements in statewide races and a bundle of legislative districts Wednesday. The group released three waves of endorsements ahead of the Aug. 28 primary election. Now that the title cards are set, their list of preferred candidates received a few adjustments. Republican […]

Drew WilsonAugust 30, 2018
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The nations largest public employee union has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced its endorsement Thursday, two days after Gillum defied every pre-election poll and came out on top in the five-way Democratic primary for Governor. “Andrew Gillum understands the issues facing Florida’s working families because […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2018
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Another week, another milestone for CFO Jimmy Patronis fundraising operation. The Panama City Republican tacked on another $220,000 in contributions for his campaign and Treasure Florida political committee in a week, pushing him past the $4 million mark in total fundraising. Those fundraising numbers — both the new ones and the overall tally — outshine […]


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