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Ryan NicolAugust 30, 2018

The Republican Governors Association (RGA) is out with a new digital campaign targeting Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum, attempting to highlight past controversies during his time as Tallahassee’s mayor. The ad begins with text asking, “Who is Andrew Gillum?” It then attempts to answer that question with a series of newscasts covering reports on Gillum’s political past. […]

Ryan NicolAugust 28, 2018

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel had two messages for voters Tuesday at a West Palm Beach event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham: Make sure you remember to vote before the polls close and when you do, make sure it’s for Graham. Frankel, who represents Florida’s 21st Congressional District, formally endorsed Graham at Tuesday’s get-out-the-vote event […]

Ryan NicolAugust 21, 2018

Many argued U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis had a clear path to the Republican nomination due to a surge in his poll numbers after the endorsement of Donald Trump. Now, a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business & Economics Polling Initiative (FAU-BEPI) is putting a dent into that narrative. Surprise: The poll shows Agriculture Commissioner Adam […]

Ryan NicolAugust 20, 2018

Parrotheads rejoice! Musician Jimmy Buffett is holding a free concert in Hollywood to support Gwen Graham‘s bid for the Democratic nomination in the Florida gubernatorial race. The concert will be Thursday, Aug. 23, at Hollywood ArtsPark Amphitheater. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. This follows last week’s news that Buffett, who also spent much of his […]

Ryan NicolAugust 15, 2018

Several Florida gubernatorial candidates were on hand at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood on Wednesday for a forum hosted by the Florida League of Mayors Many of the state’s mayors were on hand for the forum, which was also held in cooperation with the Florida League of Cities and Leadership Florida. Unsurprisingly, many of […]

Ryan NicolAugust 13, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is out with a new TV spot, pushing his “Florida First” message as the GOP primary race for Governor nears a close. The 30-second ad, titled “God’s Country,” features several iconic images of the state as Putnam narrates what he views as the strengths of the state. “In Florida, anything is possible,” […]

Ryan NicolAugust 13, 2018

Gwen Graham is going after votes in Margaritaville: Musician and environmentalist Jimmy Buffett says he’s backing Graham’s gubernatorial campaign. The campaign announced the endorsement by Buffett on Monday. “Like her dad, Gwen will put the interests of everyday Floridians first,” Buffett said in a statement. “She has a heart for people and a passion for the Sunshine State. […]

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 1, 2018

Andrew Gillum has earned a big-time endorsement in the Florida Governor’s race, as U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced he is supporting Gillum’s bid for the Democratic nomination. Sanders was seen as an icon of the progressive movement during his run against Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential campaign. Now, he says Gillum is the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 26, 2018

The Gwen Graham campaign for Governor is expanding after opening a new office in Miami’s Wynwood District. The campaign celebrated the office’s opening earlier this week. Local elected officials were on hand as well, including Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, former Sen. Ron Silver and South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard. “Our campaign runs on grassroots support in all 67 […]

Tag: 2018 gubernatorial race
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RGA digital campaign asks: ‘Who is Andrew Gillum?’

Lois Frankel endorses Gwen Graham in West Palm Beach

Adam Putnam climbs back within one point of Ron DeSantis in new poll

Jimmy Buffett supporting Gwen Graham with free concert in Hollywood

Democratic candidates talk local issues at gubernatorial forum

Adam Putnam pushes ‘Florida First’ message in new ad

Gwen Graham seeks Parrothead vote with Jimmy Buffett endorsement

Philip Levine goes on another round of attacks against Donald Trump

Bernie Sanders backs Andrew Gillum for Governor

Gwen Graham opens new office in Miami’s Wynwood District