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A.G. GancarskiMarch 25, 2015

With Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown advancing to the runoff election, Florida and national Democrats are issuing the expected congratulatory messages. DNC Chair and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “Congratulations to Mayor Alvin Brown on being the top vote-getter in yesterday’s four-way election. I’m particularly pleased by the number of Democrats who participated in […]

Guest AuthorMarch 23, 2015

My publisher thinks Charlie Crist’s announcement that he will not be a candidate in 2016 signals the end of the Crist era. I hope he’s wrong. He’s a political insider. I’m an unemployed steelworker who hangs around the Capitol like others do a tavern, pool hall or barbershop. My sense is that the Crist brand represents something more […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

After announcing his bid for Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, Florida U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy received a warm welcome Monday from Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant. “Patrick Murphy is a champion for middle class families, and his commonsense approach to the tough issues facing Florida and our country has earned him praise from all […]

James CallMarch 22, 2015

My publisher thinks Charlie Crist’s announcement that he will not be a candidate in 2016 signals the end of the Crist era. I hope he’s wrong. My boss is a political insider. I’m an unemployed steelworker who hangs around the Capitol like others do a tavern, pool hall or barbershop. My sense is that the Crist brand represents […]

James CallMarch 22, 2015

My publisher thinks Charlie Crist’s announcement that he will not be a candidate in 2016 signals the end of the Crist era. I hope he’s wrong. My boss is a political insider. I’m an unemployed steelworker who hangs around the Capitol like others do a tavern, pool hall or barbershop. My sense is that the Crist brand represents […]

Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2015

There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election, and although the race is officially nonpartisan, both candidates are making a partisan pitch to their fellow party members. “We have a great opportunity one week to make history. I could be the first Republican in District 6 to […]

Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2015

There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election, and although the race is officially nonpartisan, both candidates are making a partisan pitch to their fellow party members. “We have a great opportunity one week to make history. I could be the first Republican in District 6 to […]

Mitch PerryMarch 17, 2015

The Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee on Monday voted to allocate $1,500 to Tampa City Council candidate Guido Maniscalco in his bid to capture the District 6 City Council seat. The money will go for canvassing and phone banking. The 30-year-old Maniscalco is running against civil engineer Jackie Toledo in the March 24 runoff election. […]

James CallMarch 16, 2015

An Allison Tant rant was featured in a House Republican video produced for this past week’s annual Capitol Press Corps Press Skits. The segment set to rap music was taken from a news conference when Tant used strong language to head off a potential House Democrat leadership fight. It was unclear whether it was included to get […]

Mitch PerryMarch 11, 2015

A group of Spanish-language journalists and community leaders this month sent a letter to the respective chairs of the Florida Republican and Democratic parties, calling on them to hire a bilingual spokesperson to “successfully relay your message to the Latino media.” “Our intent here is to convince you that Hispanic engagement is crucial, no matter the political […]

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Charlie Crist, Allison Tant are workers' only hope

Jackie Toledo asks Hillsborough Republicans to help her “make history”

Jackie Toledo asks Hillsborough Republicans to help her "make history"

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