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Scott PowersSeptember 12, 2018

Only a few times during his unsuccessful Democratic gubernatorial run did Chris King discuss his evangelical Christian faith, and almost no one paid any attention. Now a new national profile of King appearing in New Republic magazine is exploring whether Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum might turn his running mate loose preaching Gospel from the […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis rolled out environmental proposals, a key component of his general election messaging, on Wednesday. DeSantis’ plan includes Everglades restoration, along with protection of beaches, the state’s water supply (including the use of reclaimed water), parks, springs, and air. Among the proposal’s highlights: advocacy for a fracking ban and opposition to offshore […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

For the first time in the two-week-old general election campaign for Florida Governor, one candidate is nearing a lead outside the margin of error. According to a recent poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Democrat Andrew Gillum is four points up on Republican Ron DeSantis. The spread is 47-43, with Gillum ahead in every major media market but […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 12, 2018

The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission on Wednesday announced it would start accepting applications to fill three upcoming vacancies. Justices Barbara Pariente, R. Fred Lewis, and Peggy A. Quince face mandatory retirement on the same day that term-limited Republican Gov. Rick Scott will leave office. Under the state constitution, judges and justices face mandatory retirement at […]

Scott PowersSeptember 12, 2018

The Republican Governors Association is entering the Florida election with a television commercial debuting Wednesday that declares that Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum is so far out there, “he’s on another planet.” The new 30-second spot, “Too Far,” outlines Gillum’s positions favoring universal health care, a tax increase on corporations to pay for expanded education funding, […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 12, 2018

The Republican game plan to defeat Andrew Gillum has been clear from the start: Paint him as the compromised puppet of billionaire Democratic donors who want to unleash a radical socialist agenda on Florida that would END LIFE AS WE KNOW IT!! Sorry, I didn’t mean to shout. We saw some evidence of that on […]

Scott PowersSeptember 11, 2018

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum‘s independent political committee Forward Florida received a second $1 million cash influx Tuesday from the Democratic Governors Association. The DGA first signaled its full backing of the surprise Democratic nominee with a $1 million donation Aug. 29, one day after he knocked off U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 10, 2018

If you believe the conventional wisdom of the Florida Governor’s race, voters have a stark choice between a Bernie Sanders Democrat and a Donald Trump Republican. Andrew Gillum, who recently chose his primary opponent Chris King as his running mate, is indeed running against Republican Congressman and presidential acolyte, Ron DeSantis, with Jeanette Nunez for […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 10, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is out with a new campaign hitting Republican gubernatorial candidate and former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis on his long-running opposition to the Affordable Care Act. The FDP released a new video titled “DeSantisCare,” as well as a new website looking to highlight DeSantis’ health care record. We reached out to the […]

Danny McAuliffeSeptember 10, 2018

Professional football is underway. And so is professional politicking. Consider this a highlight reel of Florida politicians’ activity from over the weekend. Vice President Mike Pence hit the trail for Rick Scott: I had a great time with Vice President Pence and our Republican ticket in Orlando on Thursday! It was amazing to see so many […]

Tag: Andrew Gillum

National profile: Might Chris King’s Christian background emerge in campaign?

Ron DeSantis proposes bans on fracking, offshore drilling; Democrats skeptical

Andrew Gillum leads Ron DeSantis in latest Florida Chamber poll

Apply within: Panel starts process to replace Supreme Court justices

Republican governors ad pegs Andrew Gillum as ‘way out there’

Joe Henderson: If Andrew Gillum is radical, so are lots of people

Democratic governors donate another $1 million to Andrew Gillum’s committee

Sean Pittman: Far-left labels don’t apply to Andrew Gillum

Florida Democrats hit ‘right-wing extremist’ Ron DeSantis on health care

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup