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Scott PowersMarch 16, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Gwen Graham, Andrew Gillum, Philip Levine, and Chris King took aim at Florida Gov. Rick Scott Friday afternoon, charging that the state budget he signed fails to adequately fund public education, with Graham declaring, “This will be the last budget… that underfunds Florida’s students.” “Rick Scott’s education budget includes a measly 47-cent increase for education […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2018

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, a 2018 candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor, will visit St. Augustine Saturday. Gillum will participate in a discussion on the power of the vote of black women in the morning, and will follow that up with a walking tour of civil rights monuments and sites early in the afternoon. The […]

Scott PowersMarch 15, 2018

The Tampa debate is on for all four major Democratic gubernatorial candidates. The campaigns for Andrew Gillum and Philip Levine joined those of Chris King and Gwen Graham Thursday in announcing they have committed to a debate being planned in Tampa on April 18. After Gillum challenged his rivals to agree to a series of debates […]

Scott PowersMarch 15, 2018

Is a debate between Democratic gubernatorial candidates at a Tampa TV station on April 18 in the works? The campaigns for Chris King and Gwen Graham say yes, while the campaign for Andrew Gillum, who’s been challenging his rivals to debates, and the campaign for Philip Levine are mum. On Thursday afternoon, Gillum, the Tallahassee mayor, […]

Scott PowersMarch 15, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine has picked up an endorsement from Pennsylvania’s former governor Ed Rendell. Rendell served as general chair of the Democratic National Committee during the last two years of the Clinton administration. He served two terms as Pennsylvania’s governor after that, and two terms as mayor of Philadelphia before his DNC post. […]

Peter SchorschMarch 15, 2018

On Tuesday, Florida Politics reported that Hollywood stars Alec Baldwin and Alyssa Milano are headlining a California fundraiser for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum. Tallahassee’s mayor is one of three candidates raising money at the Thursday reception; Stacey Abrams of Georgia and David Garcia of Arizona are joining the event, which will also benefit Gillum’s […]

Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

Take a good look at the picture below of Democratic candidate for Governor Gwen Graham participating in her latest “workday.” On Tuesday, the former U.S. Representative was at the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) in Immokalee. Graham spent a shift helping out at an early childhood education center to learn more about their pre-K and Head […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 13, 2018

Two major Democratic candidates for Governor plan Jacksonville area stops this week, as fundraising efforts continue for the August primary. Philip Levine will hold a “cocktail party” event Thursday evening, with a nascent host committee including Mark Frisch, Matt Kane, and Ted Stein among others. The event honoring the Miami Beach Mayor will be at the Beaches Museum in […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum heads to California this week to mingle with celebrities and Democratic activists at a high-profile fundraiser at the Santa Monica home of entertainment industry lawyer Skip Brittenham and his wife, actress and author Heather Thomas. Tallahassee’s mayor is one of three Democratic candidates for governor in 2018 to be featured at the […]

Scott PowersMarch 13, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is launching new television commercials Tuesday addressing post-Parkland calls for assault weapon bans and universal background checks. The 30-second spot “The Moment” is being released in both English and Spanish versions for English and Spanish television stations in all Florida television markets, part of a $1.3 million ad buy from […]

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Democratic gubernatorial candidates slam Rick Scott for education budget

Andrew Gillum plans Saturday St. Augustine swing

All four Democratic gubernatorial candidates commit to Tampa debate

Andrew Gillum issues debate challenge; Chris King, Gwen Graham say they’ve confirmed

Philip Levine announces Ed Rendell’s endorsement

Just when you think Andrew Gillum is having a good day …

A couple of cracks in the Gwen Graham facade

Philip Levine, Andrew Gillum plan Jacksonville area fundraisers

Alec Baldwin, Alyssa Milano raising money for Andrew Gillum

Philip Levine launching new TV ads on gun violence