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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 26, 2016

Florida Democrats posted big fundraising numbers in the second reporting period of 2016. State records show the Florida Democratic Party raised more than $4.7 million between April 1 and Aug. 25. That sum accounts for non-federal funds, and is more than double what the Florida Democratic Party raised in the second period of 2012. “We’re […]

Mitch PerryAugust 10, 2016

(UPDATED) Lutz business consultant Jim Lange is learning the hard way why incumbent members of the House of Representatives get elected on average more than 96 percent of the time. The first-time Democratic candidate is challenging three-term incumbent Republican Dennis Ross in Florida’s 15th Congressional District, and he’s not doing all that great right now. “Overwhelmed,” “frustrating,” and “humbling” are some […]

Mitch PerryAugust 9, 2016

Wadi Gaitan‘s departure as chief spokesman for the Republican Party of Florida because of his issues with Donald Trump made national political news Monday. “I’m thankful for my almost two years with the Florida GOP, however, moving on gives me a great, new opportunity to continue promoting free market solutions while avoiding efforts that support […]

Jim RosicaAugust 4, 2016

Mayra Macias has returned to the Florida Democratic Party as political director. FDP Chair Allison Tant announced the hire Thursday; Macias started July 19. “Mayra’s talent and ability have played a crucial role in helping us win races across the state,” Tant said in a statement. “Her work to empower communities and build winning coalitions has been a […]

Mitch PerryJuly 27, 2016

There hasn’t been much talk about Bob Buckhorn and running for governor in 2018 for awhile. That conversation might change after the Tampa mayor brought much of the crowd who gathered at the Florida Democratic Delegation breakfast to its feet at the Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia Wednesday morning. “I might start preaching here,” the mayor […]

Mitch PerryJuly 26, 2016

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It came down to South Carolina, which put Hillary Clinton over the top in delegates to become the first woman nominated by a major political party in U.S. history. It happened at 6:40 p.m. EST inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, home of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Yet it wasn’t recognized at the time inside […]

Mitch PerryJuly 26, 2016

Bernie Sanders made an impromptu appearance before the Florida Democratic delegation in Philadelphia Tuesday, less than eleven hours after he closed out the Democratic National Convention’s first night of the week. Accompanied by a phalanx of reporters, cameramen and devout fans, Sanders swiftly moved up along the right side of the ballroom before Kathy Castor, […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 14, 2016

With Florida Republicans heading to their national convention in Cleveland next week and the Florida Democrats following with their convention a week later in Philadelphia, we caught up with Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant. She, along with Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, opened a field office for Hillary Clinton’s campaign in downtown Tallahassee Thursday evening. What do […]

Mitch PerryJune 18, 2016

Although party unity was the theme of the Florida Democratic Party’s annual Leadership Blue Gala, bashing Donald Trump played second fiddle to remembering the tragic murders of 49 Americans in Orlando last weekend, and what might be done about it. Saturday night’s event at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood began with a video scroll of the names of […]

Associated PressJune 18, 2016

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker will join Florida Democrats at their annual fundraiser in Hollywood. Booker is scheduled to speak Saturday night. Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant praised Booker’s leadership in the U.S. Senate and as former mayor of Newark, N.J. Booker joined with other Senate Democrats this week in demanding Congress approve […]

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Image via Visit Florida.

Florida Dems raised $4.7 million in second fundraising period of 2016

CD 15 Democratic candidate Jim Lange finds it rough going in trying to defeat an entrenched incumbent

Activist blasts Florida Democrats for failing to hire bilingual communications director

Personnel note: Mayra Macias new Political Director of FDP

Bob Buckhorn brings Florida Democratic delegation to their feet in morning address

Democrats nominate Hillary Clinton as their presidential candidate

Bernie Sanders jolts Florida Democratic delegates with surprise visit

In Tallahassee, Allison Tant talks Cleveland, Mike Pence and Patrick Murphy’s A-game

Cory Booker keynotes Florida Democratic Party summer gala

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to address Florida Democrats