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Jacob OglesOctober 21, 2018

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Donald Trump makes a lot of news on Twitter, but Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum says the president still won’t tweet to him directly. Gillum pushed back at a presidential tweet that didn’t reference the Tallahassee mayor by name but clearly called his record into question. Trump today tweeted: “Ron @RonDeSantisFL DeSantis is working hard. A […]

Jacob OglesOctober 21, 2018

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Jeff Bell, president of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Association, went on Fox News today to lambaste Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum. Specifically, Bell called out the Democrat for signing a pledge with the Dream Defenders. “From a law enforcement perspective, when you have a potential candidate for the next governor whose willing to […]

Jacob OglesOctober 14, 2018

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Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for Florida Governor, will remain off the campaign trail until at least Wednesday while his community recovers from Hurricane Michael. That means the first gubernatorial debate will likely be canceled. “I’m as eager to get back out there talking to folks,” Gillum said in a Facebook message to […]

Jacob OglesOctober 13, 2018

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew’s tremendous destruction, this no longer looks like a typical campaign weekend, as many of the candidates for office instead devote 100 percent of their time to storm-struck areas. Gov. Rick Scott, Republican U.S. Senate candidate, called for a delay in a Tuesday debate with incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. […]

Jacob OglesOctober 10, 2018

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Florida Democrats chided Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis for running negative ads against opponent Andrew Gillum as Florida faces Hurricane Michael. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber expressed shock that DeSantis would run attack ads as Panhandle residents glue themselves to TV sets for live storm updates. “This was a knowing decision to exploit one of […]

Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

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Lieutenant Governor candidate Chris King joined Democrats statewide in expressing outrage over comments made Saturday by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz during a political event in Cape Coral. “Our election should and must be about real people facing real issues, and not hyperbolic propaganda used to fearmonger and gin up their base,” King said. Gaetz on […]

Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

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The Reform Party 25 years ago posed a serious threat to the two-party system—then largely vanished. But Darcy Richardson, Florida’s Reform Party candidate for governor, hopes to make the third party into a force in the Sunshine State this year. “We’re trying to refine the party and bring some new life into it,” says Richardson, […]

Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

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Lee County Republican Executive Committee Chairman Jonathan Martin says Democratic judges rule based on “what you look like.” The controversial remarks came before a meet-and-greet with gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis in Cape Coral. After decrying the controversial Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process, Martin said if Democrats appoint judges, “your lives will be affected.” “What’s in the […]

Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz criticized Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum for overseeing a rise in crime as mayor of Tallahassee. “I don’t know whether to call him Andrew Gillum or ‘Andrew Kill-‘em,’ ” Gaetz said. Gaetz suggested the nickname during a campaign swing through Southwest Florida with Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Saturday. Democrats […]

Jacob OglesOctober 5, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum will mark the 30-days-out mark from Election Day with a “Weekend of Action.” On Saturday, the candidate can be found at the Florida A&M University homecoming, where he marches in the parade and tosses the coin at the start of the game for his alma mater. But by the evening, […]

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Andrew Gillum pushes back at Donald Trump after president tweet-attacks

Broward Sheriff deputy Jeff Bell blasts Andrew Gillum on Fox News

Andrew Gillum off campaign trail through Wednesday, debate likely canceled

Michael mangles campaign schedules

Miami Mayors Dan Gelber, Alex Penelas blast Ron DeSantis for ‘hurricane politics’

Chris King, other Democrats express outrage over Matt Gaetz attack on Andrew Gillum

Darcy Richardson, Nancy Argenziano rekindle Reform Party dreams

Lee Co. GOP chair: Democratic judges rule based on “what you look like”

Matt Gaetz labels Andrew Gillum ‘Andrew Kill’em’; Democrats decry attack

Andrew Gillum plans “Weekend of Action” a month out from election

After brutal storms, Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency, activates Florida National Guard