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A.G. GancarskiNovember 5, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum has been motoring around North Florida, making closing arguments. Gillum has been drawing huge crowds at most stops, and his visit to Madison County on Monday was no exception. His remarks tend to cover much of the same ground from stop to stop; however, in Madison, Gillum’s most compelling words were […]

Staff ReportsApril 24, 2018

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Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham says she’s gotten the endorsement of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, referred to as “a progressive trailblazer leading the charge against Trump in Congress.” “No one is better equipped to defend Florida against Donald Trump and his harmful policies than Gwen Graham,” Duckworth said in a statement released […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2018

Lawyer-lobbyist Nicole “Nikki” Fried, who specializes in medical marijuana issues, says she might run for Governor this year after coming to the conclusion the current field of Democratic candidates “need(s) a heart transplant.” “Florida Democrats are tired of losing and are looking for a new voice: Someone different, someone who isn’t afraid to speak the truth […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 8, 2018

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Republican candidate for governor Adam Putnam has posted over $22.5 million in his quest to be the state’s next chief executive, according to a Monday morning email. Putnam’s campaign and political committee, Florida Grown, now have raised a combined $22.55 million to date, spokeswoman Amanda Bevis said. They’re left with $16.25 million in combined cash on hand at the […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2017

While the Florida Democratic Party has called for Republican state Sen. Jack Latvala of Clearwater to step down in the wake of accusations of sexual harassment, only two of the 15 Democratic senators have followed suit. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum says that may be because of the institutional structure and the nature of relationships in the […]

Ana CeballosNovember 5, 2017

After six women anonymously accused Sen. Jack Latvala of sexually harassing and groping them, at least five women who have worked closely with the powerful senator have come to his defense. The allegations against Latvala, a Republican candidate for governor who turned 66 Friday, range from him grabbing a female lobbyist’s buttocks to making unsolicited […]

Tag: 2018 race for Florida governor
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Andrew Gillum says don’t judge him by his ‘worst day’

Campaign note: Tammy Duckworth endorses Gwen Graham

Calling for ‘heart,’ lobbyist Nikki Fried announces possible run for Governor

Adam Putnam has now raised $22M for gubernatorial bid

Andrew Gillum questions Senate Democrats’ silence on Jack Latvala

Jack Latvala allies come to his defense after sexual harassment claims