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Staff ReportsOctober 31, 2016

Incumbent Republican Rep. John Mica added another $160,000 to his campaign account, according to a pair of notices filed with the Federal Election Commission last week. Mica filed the notices on Oct. 26 and Oct 28, showing a combined 76 contributions totaling $158,500 for his campaign. Among the donors were fellow Republican representatives Vicky Hatzler […]

Associated PressOctober 30, 2016

Every presidential race has its big moments. This one, more than most. A look back at some of the historic, amusing and cringe-inducing events of Campaign 2016. There are plenty more where these came from. Play along at home and think about what you would add to the list. ___ GOING DOWN? Donald Trump‘s long […]

Larry GriffinOctober 30, 2016

The people leaving UCF’s CFE Arena Friday night after the speech by President Barack Obama ended were happy, and the warm, fervent energy of his speech had energized them. Or at least, it reinforced what they already thought: that it was important for the young people to exercise their vote. That was one of the main […]

Larry GriffinOctober 30, 2016

A host of events taking place on Halloween, titled “Don’t Boo, Vote” after President Barack Obama‘s recent election-year refrain, will take place at colleges across the state and energize students against Donald Trump. The event invites participants to imagine “the scariest ending to a Halloween story imaginable: a Donald Trump presidency.” Part of the For […]

Associated PressOctober 29, 2016

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Gone is the old President Barack Obama, who approached campaigning for other Democrats as a chore. The new Obama is throwing himself into rebuilding his party in his final months in the White House and vowing to keep at it once he’s left. With his popularity higher than it’s been in years, Obama has been […]

Scott PowersOctober 28, 2016

At the University of Central Florida Friday night, a triumphant-sounding Barack Obama made a bold declaration to voters — in this election, no less than the direction of America was at stake. The president, no doubt buoyed by resurgent popularity and comforted by the realization that the end is near, proclaimed fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton a worthy bearer […]

Larry GriffinOctober 28, 2016

Compared to the throngs of people coming to see President Barack Obama at UCF’s CFE Arena on Friday afternoon, the crowd protesting the Trans-Pacific Partnership was small. But their passion for politics, inspired by Bernie Sanders, was large and solidified enough to convince you that, one day, they could make the change they desired. Once called the “Knights […]

Scott PowersOctober 28, 2016

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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will appear in Daytona Beach and in Miami Saturday, her campaign announced Friday. Clinton will speak at the John H. Dickerson Community Center in Daytona at 4:15 p.m. Doors open at 2:15 p.m., and reservations are required, through the Hillary for America website. The Miami event will include a Jennifer Lopez show […]

Mitch PerryOctober 28, 2016

Less than 48 hours after Hillary Clinton spoke to thousands in downtown Tampa, the Clinton campaign announced Friday that Vice President Joe Biden will campaign for her on Wednesday, November 2. The Clinton campaign says Biden will appear in “Get Out the Early Vote” events in both the Tampa and West Palm Beach areas. Time and locations of both events have yet […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 28, 2016

The Hillary Clinton campaign is playing its most important hold card in Jacksonville and South Florida next week, bringing President Barack Obama in to make the closing argument. From the Clinton campaign: “On Thursday, Nov. 3, just days prior to Election Day, President Barack Obama will return to Florida to campaign for Hillary Clinton. At public ‘Get Out the Early […]

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John Mica adds $160K, pulls far ahead of Stephanie Murphy in CD 7

Moments to remember — or try to forget — from Campaign 2016

Attendees of Barack Obama’s UCF speech came away with new hope and energy to vote

At statewide “Don’t Boo, Vote” events, student leaders will denounce Donald Trump and encourage voting

With newfound vigor, Barack Obama works to rebuild Democratic Party

Barack Obama: ‘This is the moment where America has to take a stand’

Progressive Action at UCF group stages protest against TPP outside Barack Obama rally

Hillary Clinton adds Daytona Beach, Miami stops on Saturday

VP Joe Biden to campaign in Tampa on Wednesday

Barack Obama to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Jacksonville and South Florida