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Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it’s backing sitting CFO Jimmy Patronis’ bid for a full term in the Cabinet post. Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson, Mike Sheely of Allstate Insurance, and Tampa Republican Rep. Jackie Toledo made the announcement La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City. “From ensuring that Floridians have the tools […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 9, 2018

Democratic CFO candidate Jeremy Ring picked up what looks to be an endorsement from Orlando mega attorney John Morgan on Tuesday morning. Morgan gave the punny nod via Twitter, quoting an earlier tweet from Ring saying that the pair had a “great meeting yesterday.” My hat is in his Ring. The @Yahoo guy made it […]

Peter SchorschDecember 4, 2017

An early poll of the Chief Financial Officer race shows Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring with a slim lead over Republican Jimmy Patronis, who was appointed earlier this year to the CFO spot. The EMC Research poll shows Ring with 37 percent support among voters and Patronis with 35 percent, with 28 percent undecided. The 2-point spread, though […]

Drew WilsonNovember 14, 2017

CFO Jimmy Patronis added another $431,100 to his political committee last month surpassing his only major competitor, Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring, in cash on hand. Treasure Florida’s October numbers bring the committee to $653,850 raised since Patronis opened the account in August. Spending last month came in at just $2,306, leaving the committee with $642,639 […]

Peter SchorschNovember 9, 2017

Former Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Ring announced Wednesday that four Florida congressmen had endorsed his bid to be Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer. U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch, Alcee Hastings, Al Lawson and Darren Soto, all Democrats, proclaimed their support for Ring via a Wednesday press release from his campaign. “I’ve gotten to know Jeremy over […]

Mitch PerryOctober 10, 2017

Perhaps the sleepiest Cabinet campaign going into 2018 election is the choice for Chief Financial Officer. Although current CFO Jimmy Patronis and Brandon Republican Tom Lee are expected to join the contest, they haven’t yet, leaving former Margate Democratic state Senator Jeremy Ring as the only candidate officially in the race. Ring raised $35,184 in September, […]

Scott PowersAugust 21, 2016

Consumer advocate lawyer Gary Farmer has established a seven-point lead over state Rep. Gwyn Clarke-Reed and former state Rep. Jim Waldman in the Democratic primary contest for Florida’s Senate District 34, a newly released poll shows. The poll finds Farmer with 28 percent support, Clarke-Reed with 21 percent and Waldman with 13 percent. Significantly, 39 percent […]

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Florida Chamber endorses Jimmy Patronis for CFO

It looks like John Morgan is backing Jeremy Ring for Chief Financial Officer

Early poll of CFO race shows Jeremy Ring with slight lead over Jimmy Patronis

Jimmy Patronis takes commanding fundraising lead in CFO race

CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring nabs four endorsements from Florida congressional delegation

Jeremy Ring added $35K in Sept. to his campaign for CFO

Poll: Gary Farmer leading in SD 34 Democratic primary