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Mitch PerryAugust 8, 2016

Tim Canova has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission against Debbie Wasserman Schultz, asserting she illegally utilized the resources with the Democratic National Committee to undermine his campaign. Canova says the DNC emails were released last month by WikiLeaks — which forced Wasserman Schultz to step down from her role as chair of the DNC — […]

Associated PressAugust 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily won her South Florida district six times, but a Democratic primary challenge from a Bernie Sanders-backed law professor is making her seventh bid less than a sure bet — and her recent resignation as Democratic National Committee chairwoman hasn’t helped. Tim Canova has raised about $2.8 million thanks to […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2016

Donald Trump will be in Jacksonville Wednesday evening, giving his supporters and detractors a chance to be part of the show. At least some of those opposed to Trump are already mobilizing a protest. The Jacksonville for Bernie Sanders group plans a memorably titled “Stop This Fool” event, which will commence at the Jacksonville Veterans’ […]

Associated PressAugust 2, 2016

Less than four years ago, the Republican Party tapped a few respected party officials to help the GOP find its way forward. This week, one of them says she’s leaving the party — driven out by Donald Trump. While not a household name, Sally Bradshaw‘s decision to leave the GOP rocked those who make politics […]

Mitch PerryJuly 31, 2016

Debbie Wasserman Schultz leads her Democratic challenger Tim Canova by eight percentage points in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, 46 percent to 38 percent, according to a new poll released Sunday by the Canova campaign. What’s more, after the pollsters provided more information about Canova to likely voters, Wasserman Schultz’ lead was reduced to just three points, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 29, 2016

Democrat Tim Canova has brought on the same consulting firm that made the iconic ads for Bernie Sanders‘ 2016 presidential campaign. Canova, a first-time candidate, is running against incumbent Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the Aug. 30 Democratic primary in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. Gabriel Debenedetti of POLITICO is reporting Tad Devine, Mark Longabaugh and […]

Mitch PerryJuly 29, 2016

PHILADELPHIA- It wasn’t as strong a speech as others gave at the Democratic National Convention, but, to paraphrase an infamous line said to her in 2008, it was good enough. Hillary Clinton gave an hour-long speech at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Thursday night, trying to make the case to the public that […]

Associated PressJuly 28, 2016

The Latest on the Democratic National Convention and 2016 presidential campaign. (all times EDT): 11:35 p.m. Balloons are falling on Hillary Clinton‘s convention in Philadelphia. Red, white and blue balloons are raining down on Democrats and blanketing the stage as Clinton and vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine celebrate their nomination with their families. The convention-closing […]

Associated PressJuly 28, 2016

The Latest on the Democratic National Convention and 2016 presidential campaign. (all times EDT): 11:26 p.m. Hillary Clinton is calling on voters to “stand up to bullies.” She says her mother never let her back down from a challenge, and “literally blocked the door” when a young Hillary tried to hide from a neighborhood bully. […]

Associated PressJuly 28, 2016

The Latest on the Democratic National Convention and 2016 presidential campaign. (all times EDT): 1:18 p.m. Hillary Clinton is questioning whether Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has the temperament to be commander in chief. She says Trump “can’t even handle the rough-and-tumble of a presidential campaign.” Clinton says Trump loses his cool at the “slightest […]

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Tim Canova files FEC complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Ousted from DNC, Debbie Wasserman Schultz fighting to stay in House

Donald Trump supporters, opponents get ready for Wednesday rally in Jacksonville

Sally Bradshaw’s bolt from GOP a sign of Donald Trump’s impact on party

Tim Canova camp says new poll shows him ‘within striking distance’ of Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Tim Canova scoops up Bernie Sanders’ media consultants

Hillary Clinton makes her case to be the next President of the United States

Balloons drop, mark end of Hillary Clinton’s convention

Hillary Clinton urges voters ‘to stand up to bullies’

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