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Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

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In a new policy manifesto, Republican candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Denise Grimsley is letting supporters and other know she’ll “get it done.” Grimsley on Wednesday released an e-book, “Let’s Get it Done: Denise Grimsley on the Issues,” which “details the comprehensive policy proposals she offers in running and managing the key Cabinet post,” a press release […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

There’s been a lot of talk about whether Gov. Rick Scott will topple U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the fall. Ditto for the race to replace him Governor’s mansion. Lost in the shuffle, however, are the dozens of down-ballot races only a small amount of voter outreach and an even smaller amount of public polling […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Miami Democrat Kubs Lalchandani needs voters to turn out for the House District 113 primary in three weeks, but a look at own voting record shows he’s cast a ballot only sparingly over the past decade. Since registering to vote in Miami back in 2006, Lalchandani has skipped out on 15 elections. Many of his […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham is responding to an attack ad from her Aug. 28 primary opponent Jeff Greene by launching a new television commercial touting her environmental record and decrying “false negative advertising.” Her 30-second spot, “Trust,” launched Tuesday morning, featuring footage of Graham and her father, former U.S. Sen. and former Gov. Bob […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Lithia Republican Mike Beltran has been touting an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association in his campaign to succeed exiting Rep. Jake Raburn in House District 57, but a look at the gradebook shows that’s a misrepresentation. Contrary to communications from his campaign, including a mailer that went out to HD 57 voters, the NRA says it […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Valrico Democrat Andrew Learned is out with his first TV ad in the crowded race for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, saying he’ll fight for “Medicare for All” if elected to fill the open seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. The 15-second spot, titled “Human Right,” features the Navy veteran shaking hands with […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham has been the front runner in the Democratic primary for Governor for a couple weeks, and a new poll from the Associated Industries of Florida shows she’s starting pull away from her competitors in the closing weeks ahead of the election. AIF’s numbers show Graham started the month with a 35 […]

Scott PowersAugust 7, 2018

A few days after seeing Republican Gov. Rick Scott‘s campaign launch a TV commercial seeking to blame him for Florida’s algae crisis, Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is firing back with an internet ad attempting to portray the environmental disaster as entirely Scott’s fault. The new 30-second video, “Algae,” begins with images of putrid, green […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

CFO Jimmy Patronis’ campaign attacked Democratic challenger Jeremy Ring Tuesday over a trio of businesses that have failed with him at the helm. The first of the so-called flops is one Ring, a former State Senator and Yahoo exec, readily admits. Shortly after leaving Yahoo in 2001, Ring launched digital tech company Convizion, and it failed […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Former Republican Rep. Ed Hooper may hold a considerable lead in fundraising, but a new poll shows former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy with the advantage among Senate District 16 voters. The new poll, conducted July 29 through Aug. 2 by SEA Polling & Strategic Design, found Murphy with 41 percent support among likely voters with […]

Tag: 2018 election

Denise Grimsley details policy proposals in new e-book

Internal polling puts Democrats ahead in GOP-held state House seats

Kubs Lalchandani has skipped voting in more than a dozen elections

Gwen Graham ad decries ‘billionaire opponent’ attacking her and her father

Mike Beltran inflated his NRA grade, scoresheet shows

Andrew Learned pitches ‘Medicare for All’ in first CD 15 ad

Gwen Graham separates from the pack according to new Associated Industries poll

Bill Nelson ad: Florida’s algae crisis is made by Rick Scott

Risky business: Jimmy Patronis hits Jeremy Ring over past ‘flops and failures’

Amanda Murphy holds slim lead over Ed Hooper in new SD 16 poll