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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 […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, said although he disagrees with a controversial guest of the Florida GOP’s 2018 Sunshine Summit, he doesn’t think the speaker should be disinvited. In a video clip sent to media Monday from progressive advocacy group American Bridge 21st Century, DeSantis is seen speaking with media. When one reporter […]

Staff ReportsMay 7, 2018

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine continues to bank money ahead of the August Democratic primary for governor. Per a media release from his campaign Monday, Team Levine “topped $2 million in April fundraising through its campaign account and affiliated political committee, including the Mayor’s continued matched investments in the campaign.” The release touts Levine as leading the race, with a six-point lead in […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Richard Corcoran promises to make a big announcement this week, but, at this point in the election cycle, what it will be is anyone’s guess. By now, the Pasco Republican was supposed to have made the GOP primary for Florida governor a three horse race, but, for a variety of reasons, Corcoran is still on […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerMay 6, 2018

In their first joint appearance of the campaign, the two leading Republican candidates for governor Saturday night outlined a series of conservative stances on abortion, gun rights and education There were few differences between Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who each took questions in separate half-hour sessions before the Florida Family […]

Drew WilsonMay 4, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is looking for volunteers to step up in Sarasota and Manatee counties to spread the word about his gubernatorial campaign. Putnam sent out an email this week declaring himself the “grassroots candidate” in the race to replace Gov. Rick Scott – not an unreasonable claim given his penchant for small-town campaign […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 3, 2018

Another 30 days, another $2.11 million banked. Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam‘s campaign announced late Thursday that it again crossed the $2-million threshold, perpetuating the narrative that the Agriculture Commissioner has no trouble grabbing cash in his quest for the Governor’s Mansion. The newest numbers mean Putnam has raised $28.88 million to date. Putnam’s April haul saw $566,701 […]

Scott PowersMay 3, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Thursday endorsed Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam to be the state’s next governor. Putnam joined Chamber leaders Thursday morning at a press conference at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, billed as a “special announcement.” The news came amidst a Chamber conference on poverty and prosperity. “I am proud to have […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 2, 2018

Dinesh D’Souza isn’t the only Republican Party of Florida 2018 Sunshine Summit guest catching heat. The Florida Democratic Party on Wednesday criticized Dan Bongino, a former secret service agent and Republican pol who has tried — and failed — to capture high-profile elected seats in Maryland and Florida and is scheduled to speak at the Orlando […]

Tag: Adam Putnam

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

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

Ron DeSantis: I would not disinvite Dinesh D’Souza

Philip Levine brings in $2 million in April

Who will have the ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Richard Corcoran?

Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis tout conservative positions

Adam Putnam campaign seeking Venice volunteers

Adam Putnam has ‘another’ $2M month

Florida Chamber of Commerce endorses Adam Putnam for governor

Democrats: Sunshine Summit speaker Dan Bongino is bad, too