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A.G. GancarskiAugust 8, 2018

The second and final debate between Republican gubernatorial hopefuls Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis was Putnam’s best chance to showcase his unique value add in a race where momentum has gone his opponent’s way since the President endorsed him, The debate in Jacksonville set up well: a friendly crowd, a local outlet determined to make the questions […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 8, 2018

On Wednesday night, Jacksonville will play host to what likely is the last major stand for Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in the race for Governor. Putnam’s debate at Jacksonville University with U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis is a make-or-break moment if one is still possible in this race. The Real Clear Politics polling average, which includes polls conducted before President […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2018

The Koch brothers continue to be an issue on the GOP side of the Florida Governor’s race for a second straight week, with the Adam Putnam campaign again pillorying U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis for accepting their support. Conceivably, this argument could be used by Putnam in the final debate with DeSantis on Wednesday night in Jacksonville. A […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2018

Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continued Tuesday to stress differences with the other gubernatorial candidates over the justification behind the Markeis McGlockton killing, a potential preview of talking points from his debate with U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in Jacksonville Wednesday evening. McGlockton was fatally shot on July 19 by Michael Drejka in Pinellas County in a dispute over a parking […]

Ryan NicolAugust 6, 2018

Florida Sugarcane Farmers (FSF), a group representing the state’s sugar farmers, is out with a statement defending those farmers’ support of Adam Putnam after a critical article appeared in the Tampa Bay Times. The article hits Putnam on his defense of sugar farmers in light of the new round of algae blooms hitting the state. The story […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 6, 2018

With three weeks until Election Day, and polls showing him behind as absentee ballots are cast, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is investing some time this week in the Jacksonville market. On Monday evening, Putnam gripped and grinned at Grape and Grain in San Marco, at a “Conservatives and Cocktails” bash/straw poll event held by the Jacksonville […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2018

Every July Fourth, Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston reads a copy of the Declaration of Independence reprinted in the Tallahassee Democrat. “I always sit in the morning with a cup of coffee and read back through that,” Polston told members of the Economic Club of Florida in Tallahassee this week. “I just enjoy doing […]

Jacob OglesAugust 4, 2018

With less than a month before the primary vote in Florida, the major candidates for governor continue to make their case with party regulars. Where can you see them in action? Democrat Philip Levine, former Miami Beach mayor, today will open his 14th campaign office up, this one in Palmetto Bay. A 1 p.m. opening […]

Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis brought in more than $1 million apiece between their campaigns and political committees last week, according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Putnam, per usual, brought in the most. His haul included nearly $1 million in campaign funds and another $587,100 in soft money raised via […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2018

Florida Grown, a political committee supporting Adam Putnam‘s run for Florida Governor, released a hard-hitting ad Friday spotlighting opponent Ron DeSantis‘ “betrayal” of Florida. The charge: “Why did he sell Florida out? Because the real Ron DeSantis is part of the Washington swamp, working for one of the largest lobbying firms in America… taking a million dollars […]

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