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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 NicolAugust 1, 2018

Small business owner Andrew Dolberg has earned a high-profile endorsement in the packed primary for House District 98, as state Sen. Lauren Book announced her support for the Dolberg campaign Wednesday. “Andrew is exactly the kind of bold and fresh-faced leader we need in Tallahassee,” said Book on her decision to back Dolberg. “In the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 31, 2018

Republican attorney Tommy Gregory is out with a new ad touting his service in the U.S. Air Force, as well as endorsements by law enforcement and the National Rifle Association. The 30-second TV spot, titled “Patriot,” was released Tuesday. Gregory is running in House District 73 to replace state Rep. Joe Gruters, who is running for […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Tampa Rep. Sean Shaw announced Tuesday that he’d earned the backing of the statewide branch of the Service Employee International Union announced. “The members of SEIU Florida strongly endorse Sean Shaw for Florida Attorney General because of his long record as a watchdog for the public who champions the rights of everyday Floridians,” said SEIU […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

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Keiser University vice chancellor Belinda Keiser inked another six-figure check for her campaign to succeed Senate President Joe Negron in Senate District 25. During the reporting period covering July 7 through July 20, Keiser brought in just $10,600 in outside cash while boosted her campaign fund with another $225,000 in candidate loans. To date, the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 31, 2018

Floridians for a Fair Shake, a left-leaning advocacy group focused on the economy and health care issues, seems to be playing tricks with the numbers in a new ad hitting U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan over last year’s GOP tax cuts. The ad is titled “Same Day,” and highlights the fact that Buchanan bought a yacht […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody put another brick in her wall of endorsements Tuesday after earning an official thumbs-up from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. There were hints the construction trade group would be backing Moody, a former prosecutor and circuit court judge, after the association met in Marco Island last week […]

Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2018

Small-business woman Jennifer Webb will be at Gulfport’s Historic Peninsula Inn on Tuesday night for a fundraising reception benefitting her campaign for House District 69. The fundraiser will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the beachside inn, located at 2937 Beach Blvd. South. Those looking to attend the event can send a message […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

It has been more than three weeks since Carrie Pilon announced she was ending her bid to unseat St. Petersburg Republican Jeff Brandes in state Senate District 24. Now, Florida Democrats have settled on her replacement. Lindsay Cross, an environmental scientist who works as executive director of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, will pick up where […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, now a resident of Florida, endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for re-election to Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Monday. Huckabee, who lives in CD 1, said in a campaign video that he was glad the Shalimar Republican was his congressman, and said he’s lived up to his expectations during his […]

Tag: 2018 midterms

Bernie Sanders backs Andrew Gillum for Governor

Lauren Book endorses Andrew Dolberg in crowded HD 98 primary

New Tommy Gregory ad highlights Air Force service, NRA endorsement

SEIU Florida backs Sean Shaw for Attorney General

Belinda Keiser pours another $225K into SD 25 campaign

In new ad, Floridians for a Fair Shake doubles down on criticism of Vern Buchanan

Builders back Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Jennifer Webb holding Gulfport fundraiser Tuesday night

Lindsay Cross takes over Democratic bid for SD 24 after Carrie Pilon’s departure

Mike Huckabee endorses Matt Gaetz for re-election