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Drew WilsonAugust 11, 2018

Gwen Graham’s campaign for Governor added nearly $1.5 million to its coffers last week as Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene and former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine continued juicing their campaign accounts with seven-figure checks from their own fortunes. Though the haul is Graham’s largest yet, it mainly came in through a pair of state […]

Ryan NicolAugust 10, 2018

A new internal poll from the David Richardson campaign shows him within 12 percentage points of Donna Shalala in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. That’s according to a report by POLITICO. The survey, conducted by Frederick Polls, shows Shalala in first place with 32 percent of the vote. Richardson is in second, […]

Ryan NicolAugust 10, 2018

In response to reporting from Florida Politics on Thursday, the Daphne Campbell campaign has issued a formal apology for falsely claiming the endorsement of Aventura City Commissioner Robert Shelley. Shelley endorsed Jason Pizzo, Campbell’s Democratic primary opponent in Senate District 38. Yet Shelley’s face remains on a campaign flyer being sent out by the Campbell campaign touting […]

Ryan NicolAugust 9, 2018

(Update: Daphne Campbell has issued a formal apology for the incident, a portion of which has been added to this piece. You can read the full apology here.) State Sen. Daphne Campbell appears to be openly flouting Florida election law by once again claiming an endorsement from an Aventura City Commissioner who has endorsed her […]

Drew WilsonAugust 9, 2018

Attorney and medical marijuana lobbyist Nikki Fried picked up another endorsement for bid in the Democratic primary for Agriculture Commissioner on Thursday, this time from former Congressman Patrick Murphy. “I’m supporting Nikki because I know that she is dedicated to promoting the Democratic values we share like protecting Florida’s environment and natural resources, standing up […]

Drew WilsonAugust 9, 2018

It seems like an eternity since Bob Buckhorn ended speculation that he would seek the Democratic nomination for Governor, but the popular two-term Tampa Mayor could very well end up spending the next four or eight years in Tallahassee. According to a new poll conducted by ClearView Research, Buckhorn is still wildly popular among Tampa […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2018

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Democratic Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nikki Fried will be in Orlando Thursday night for a fundraiser hosted by Democratic rainmakers. The host committee for the event includes attorney John Morgan of mega firm Morgan & Morgan, former CFO and early Fried endorser Alex Sink as well as Richard Swann, whose involvement in Democratic Party fundraising goes […]

Ryan NicolAugust 9, 2018

It’s another round in Philip Levine‘s war of words against Donald Trump, as the Democratic candidate for Governor is out with a second ad taking aim at the President. “Levine vs. Trump: Round 2” targets Trump over multiple past controversies, contrasting Levine’s actions against those of Trump. “Trump ridicules people with disabilities, locks up the […]

Ryan NicolAugust 8, 2018

United Teachers of Dade (UTD), a union with more than 30,000 members, is backing Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. Mucarsel-Powell is competing with former naval officer Demetries Grimes for the nomination. The CD 26 seat is currently held by Republican Carlos Curbelo. “We believe Debbie will make a difference […]

Drew WilsonAugust 8, 2018

Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene has put another $4.5 million behind his bid to be the Democratic nominee for Governor, bringing his total investment to $18.1 million through just two months in the race. Greene’s new report, which covers July 21 through July 27, is his biggest yet. The South Florida real estate investor seeded […]

Tag: 2018 Democratic primary

Gwen Graham adds $1.5M as Philip Levine, Jeff Greene pour more cash into Gov. campaigns

David Richardson closing on Donna Shalala, internal poll shows

Daphne Campbell campaign apologizes for mistaken endorsement

Daphne Campbell continues to claim nonexistent endorsement from Aventura pol

Patrick Murphy endorses Nikki Fried for Agriculture Commissioner

Poll shows Bob Buckhorn’s popularity makes compelling case for Lt. Gov. pick

John Morgan, Alex Sink hosting Nikki Fried fundraiser Thursday

Philip Levine goes on another round of attacks against Donald Trump

United Teachers of Dade backs Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in CD 26

Jeff Greene pumps another $4.5 million into Governor campaign