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Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham’s gubernatorial campaign announced Wednesday that its April fundraising efforts yielded more than $1 million — her best total since filing for the race one year ago. “This campaign is fueled by Floridians and grassroots supporters who are passionate about sharing Gwen’s positive message and dreams for Florida. Democrats are tired of […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley topped the Agriculture Commissioner field last month with nearly $190,000 raised between her campaign and committee. “I am proud of our strong campaign efforts and am most grateful for all the support we have received while working to earn our Party’s nomination,” Grimsley said. “We have traveled the state and […]

Joe HendersonMay 9, 2018

While it unquestionably is the right time for Richard Corcoran to go home to Land O’Lakes, as he promised to do if he didn’t run for Governor, that doesn’t mean he will stay there. At age 53, Corcoran has a lot of hop left on his political fastball. I would be stunned if we don’t […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 9, 2018

State House Speaker Richard Corcoran, once widely expected to enter the Governor’s race, has endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam. Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, made the announcement Wednesday morning at the Florida Association of Realtors. The move ends long-running speculation the Speaker would run for Governor — or any other office in 2018. […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2018

The imminent endorsement Wednesday morning of Adam Putnam for governor by the man who almost made it a three-Republcian field, Richard Corcoran, is being mocked by the campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. DeSantis’ campaign characterized the expected endorsement by Florida House Speaker Corcoran of Florida Agriculture Commissioner Putnam as a “career insider” endorsing “fellow […]

Peter SchorschMay 9, 2018

Onlookers have been wondering for weeks when House Speaker Richard Corcoran would do the expected and put his name in the hat to be Florida’s next governor. After millions raised and millions spent testing the water for a potential statewide run, his announcement is sure to be a shocker: He isn’t running, he’s endorsing Adam Putnam. […]

Ryan NicolMay 8, 2018

The race for Florida governor is tight on both sides of the aisle, with Democrat Philip Levine and Republican Ron DeSantis barely edging out the opposition in their respective primaries. That’s according to a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economics Polling Initiative. However, a plurality of registered voters in both parties is […]

Ryan NicolMay 8, 2018

Andrew Gillum is tussling with his possible opponent in the Florida gubernatorial race, Adam Putnam, over his failure to back Gillum’s plan to raise pay for Florida teachers. That’s part of a rollout by Democrats on Teacher Appreciation Day highlighting their support for teachers’ issues, while they accuse Republicans of falling behind the curve. Gillum, […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 8, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam may be winning the fundraising battle in the Republican primary for Florida governor. But liberal activist group American Bridge thinks that U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, the endorsed candidate of President Donald Trump, is the “frontrunner.” To that end, the group has set up a website and is launching a digital ad campaign, both in English and Spanish, starting […]

Joe HendersonMay 8, 2018

Nothing divides the people of this nation like the issue of abortion. Not even guns. If you support a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy, opponents will scream that you’re a baby murderer. On the other side, if you believe life begins at conception and is sacred, you must be a zealot or a sexist […]

Tag: Adam Putnam

Gwen Graham clears $1M in April, has $4.7M on hand

The surge: Six-figure take buoys Denise Grimsley’s Ag. Commissioner bid

Joe Henderson: We haven’t seen the last of Richard Corcoran

Richard Corcoran endorses Adam Putnam; won’t appear on ballot

Ron DeSantis campaign on Richard Corcoran endorsement of Adam Putnam: Who cares?

Richard Corcoran to forego statewide run; will back Adam Putnam for Governor

Philip Levine, Ron DeSantis with slight leads in gubernatorial primaries, new poll shows

Democratic gubernatorial candidates take aim at Republicans on Teacher Appreciation Day

American Bridge labels Ron DeSantis as “Trump’s #1 Fan”

Joe Henderson: Adam Putnam ensures abortion will be major campaign issue