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Ryan NicolSeptember 30, 2018

Democratic bigwigs were out in full force Saturday night as the Miami-Dade Democratic Party held its annual Blue Gala fundraising event at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Headlining the night were Democratic nominee for Governor Andrew Gillum and possible 2020 presidential candidate and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro. The swanky event began outdoors at […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 28, 2018

Mary Barzee Flores, the Democratic challenger in Florida’s 25th Congressional District, is demanding a debate with her Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart. Sam Miller, the campaign manager for Barzee Flores, says he sent a letter to Diaz-Balart’s team outlining a possible debate schedule. Miller has proposed six total debates or forums between the candidates. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 28, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Friday it was endorsing Republican candidate Ashley Moody for Attorney General. The group made the announcement during a live stream on the Florida Chamber’s Facebook page and followed up with a post on Twitter. “I believe that I am meant to do this, and can do this, and will make […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

With fewer than six weeks until Election Day, the candidates in Florida’s 27th Congressional District have still not nailed down a firm date for a single debate. That’s despite Democratic nominee Donna Shalala and Republican candidate Maria Elvira Salazar expressing weeks ago the desire to join together for a discussion of the issues. Both candidates […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

A new digital ad is out hitting Jeremy Ring, the Democratic candidate for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, over his past work at a lobbying firm while holding his role as a state Senator. The ad, titled “Lobbyist,” was released by Treasure Florida, the political committee of his Republican opponent in the CFO race, Jimmy Patronis. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Scott‘s latest ad reflects on his response to Hurricane Irma as it struck Florida last year. Scott is currently challenging Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson for his U.S. Senate seat. The 30-second spot, “Leadership,” is replete with clips of new anchors highlighting the danger of the storm, along with Scott’s warnings issued to residents as the storm […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 26, 2018

David Shapiro, the Democratic candidate in Florida’s 16th Congressional District, violated reporting rules again by failing to disclose his ownership of a Colorado rental condo. That’s according to the financial disclosure report Shapiro filed with the U.S. House. It’s the second such reporting violation found during Shapiro’s run for the seat currently held by Republican […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 26, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Scott, running for the U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson, is out with a new ad replete with news coverage clips critical of Nelson’s efforts during the campaign. The ad’s title, “Asleep at the Wheel,” comes from a clip of Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson using that term to describe Nelson’s re-election campaign. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 26, 2018

Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he’s endorsing Democratic nominee Lauren Baer in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Baer is competing against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast. Biden becomes the second former high-level official in the Barack Obama administration to endorse Baer this week after former Secretary of State John Kerry announced his support Monday. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 25, 2018

After gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis rolled out his environmental plan earlier this month, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) is out with a new ad promoting the plan in a pitch to voters. DeSantis is competing against Democrat Andrew Gillum in the race for Governor. The RPOF’s new 30-second ad, titled “Way of Life,” is […]

Tag: 2018 midterms
Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Democrats celebrate in style at Blue Gala in Coral Gables

Mary Barzee Flores issues debate challenge to Mario Diaz-Balart

Florida Chamber endorses Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Potential debate dates cause consternation among CD 27 candidates

New ad dings Jeremy Ring over past lobbying work

New Rick Scott ad touts ‘leadership’ during Hurricane Irma

David Shapiro fails to list Colorado condo on financial disclosure forms

Bill Nelson ‘asleep at the wheel,’ says new Rick Scott ad

Joe Biden backs Lauren Baer in CD 18

New Florida GOP ad promotes Ron DeSantis’ environmental plan