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Jacob OglesSeptember 9, 2018

Andrew Gillum, Democratic candidate for governor, told an Orlando crowd Saturday that President Donald Trump fearfully avoids him on social media. “The president is real savvy on his Twitter feed. He tends to talk about me in Montana and other places,” Gillum said. “But he’s unfortunately a little cowardly. He won’t @ me, y’all.” Indeed, the […]

Jacob OglesAugust 29, 2018

Political prediction markets flipped forecasts on whether Democrats would take the governor’s mansion one day after Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s surprise win as the nominee. As of Wednesday afternoon, Republican Ron DeSantis was selling at 57 cents on PredictIt; Gillum is selling for 45. That said, Gillum beat the market on Tuesday night by quite a […]

Jacob OglesAugust 27, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Nathan on Monday announced he plans to switch his party designation and run for governor as an independent on the general election ballot—unless the Republican nominee picks him as a running mate. A press release from Nathan’s campaign suggests that, should the Stuart Republican switch to a no-party-affiliation candidacy and move […]

Jacob OglesAugust 26, 2018

The Sunday before an election means one thing in Florida Democratic Politics: Souls to the Polls, a traditional period near the end of early voting when voters can worship and participate in democracy in a single day. As candidates for governor and Senate campaign in advance of the Tuesday primary, you might find a politician […]

Jacob OglesAugust 25, 2018

With one last weekend to rally votes before the primary election on Tuesday, candidates for governor for both parties can be found in all corners of the state energizing their own coalition of supporters. Who’s campaigning near you? Democratic candidate Gwen Graham will be at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office with Orlando Mayor […]

Jacob OglesAugust 19, 2018

South Florida’s the place to be for candidates running for statewide office today. As politicians rally voters to early voting locations, where can you meet with candidates for Governor or Senate? And where will candidates’ paths converge? Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene will campaign heavily today in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. After attending […]

Jacob OglesAugust 18, 2018

A new statewide ad from Republic gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam says voters shouldn’t pick a leader the way a certain reality show chooses its winner. “Florida’s not picking an apprentice. We’re electing a Governor,” Putnam says in the ad, which started airing today. It’s an obvious ping against Republican opponent Ron DeSantis, who soared into […]

Jacob OglesAugust 18, 2018

With less than two weeks before a critical primary, candidates for governor travel Florida reaching out to as many voters as possible. Where might you bump into a gubernatorial hopeful? Democratic candidate Philip Levine, former Miami Beach mayor, today will hit early voting stations campaigning. He starts at the Joseph Caleb Center in Liberty City […]

Jacob OglesAugust 11, 2018

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Democratic gubernatorial candidates Jeff Greene and Philip Levine exchanged blows over the airwaves with attacks challenging, among other things, friendly remarks both men have made about President Donald Trump. Greene, a Palm Beach billionaire, pushed back on accusations by Levine that he’s too comfy with Trump. Instead he released a new ad suggesting the Miami […]

Jacob OglesAugust 5, 2018

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene stands by a recent attack on opponent Gwen Graham and says Florida’s environmental community should be on his side. Greene, a Palm Beach billionaire, went on air Friday with a television commercial attacking Graham’s family ties to the American Dream Miami “megamall.” The ad notes the Sierra Club’s opposition to the […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Andrew Gillum at Orlando rally: Cowardly Donald Trump ‘won’t @ me, y’all’; RNC responds

PredictIt sours on Democratic flip after Andrew Gillum nomination

Bruce Nathan to GOP nominee: Make me running mate or feel my wrath

Democratic candidates rally souls to the polls

Gubernatorial candidates making final primary vote push this weekend

Statewide candidates will converge at South Florida rallies today

New Adam Putnam ad says we don’t need a new — ahem — ‘Apprentice’ as governor

Gubernatorial candidates blitz Florida. Where can you find them today?

Jeff Greene, Philip Levine spar over who is too cuddly with Donald Trump

Jeff Greene catalogs environmentalists blasting Gwen Graham-tied ‘megamall’