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Danny McAuliffeNovember 2, 2018

Jimmy Buffett is strumming for free again to help get out the vote for statewide Democratic candidates. This time, however, Buffett’s melodies will favor Bill Nelson, who’s hoping to keep his U.S. Senate seat, and Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for Governor. The event, free of charge, is open to the public. Buffett’s “small acoustic set” will […]

Scott PowersNovember 1, 2018

Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene is making good on his primary campaign promise to help Democrats get elected even if he lost the primary, which he did. On Thursday, a spokeswoman for Greene announced that this week he contributed $100,000 to a committee supporting Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum‘s gubernatorial campaign, $100,000 to a Democratic U.S. […]

Jacob OglesNovember 1, 2018

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Democrats say U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney went too far calling Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum an “existential threat” to Florida and suggesting voters will realize it in the voting booth. Rooney appeared as a guest today on the Fox Business show Varney & Co. In a clip flagged by Media Matters, the Naples Republican called […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2018

“Shameful and wrong.” That’s how Casey DeSantis, the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, described Democrat Andrew Gillum‘s opposition to “choice scholarships” after a visit to a Tampa Catholic School Thursday. “St. Peter Claver Catholic School is a testament to how innovative education policies can truly change the lives of children and their families,” said Mrs. DeSantis. […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2018

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Has momentum in the top-of-the-ticket races shifted toward Republicans? Or did CNN simply change the way it polls? That’s the question to consider. New polling from CNN Thursday shows that Florida’s races for Governor and Senate are effectively dead heats among likely voters. But Republicans, per the survey, are closing strong. Sen. Bill Nelson clings to […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 1, 2018

A new poll from Alabama-based research firm Cygnal isn’t much of a surprise: Florida’s races for Governor and U.S. Senate are in a statistical dead heat. But the survey is one of few to suggest Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis has the edge in his race against Democrat Andrew Gillum. The poll put DeSantis ahead […]

Jacob OglesNovember 1, 2018

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When President Donald Trump held a rally days before the midterms, it drew a number of prominent Republican leaders to Fort Myers. But it failed to draw a few others. U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney and Congressional hopeful Greg Steube both gave speeches from the stage promoting the president’s agenda. And from the stage, Trump praised […]

Ryan NicolNovember 1, 2018

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is pushing back against allegations he’s soft on crime, releasing a new ad where several sheriffs tout their support for Tallahassee’s “leadership mayor.” Gillum’s Republican opponent, Ron DeSantis, has hit Gillum over his city’s crime rates. Gillum has in turn pushed back. His new ad, titled “Oath,” details endorsements from […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 1, 2018

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Coming off his best weekly haul to date, Democrat Andrew Gillum added nearly $3 million to his gubernatorial bankroll in a single day. Gillum, the Tallahassee mayor, on Tuesday reported nearly $900,000 in contributions to his campaign account and more than $2 million to his political committee, Forward Florida. In total, Gillum has raised more than […]

Joe HendersonNovember 1, 2018

As Cheerleader-in-Chief for his team, Donald Trump is hard to beat. The raucous Halloween night crowd at Hertz Arena in Estero loved the multiple-course helpings of red meat the President served at an old-fashioned style campaign rally with the midterm elections less than a week away. The President hit all the talking points. Well, shouting […]

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Jimmy Buffett to hold Saturday concert for Andrew Gillum, Bill Nelson

Jeff Greene pitches in $225K to help Democrats

Francis Rooney calls Andrew Gillum an “existential threat” to state

‘Shameful and wrong’: Casey DeSantis slams Andrew Gillum on school choice

Losing ground? Andrew Gillum, Bill Nelson shed support in CNN poll

Here’s a poll that shows Ron DeSantis leading race for Florida governor

Which Republicans snubbed the Florida #MAGA rally?

Sheriffs ‘trust Andrew Gillum,’ new ad says

Andrew Gillum raises just shy of $3M in a day

Joe Henderson: Donald Trump hit talking points and Dems better listen