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A.G. GancarskiMarch 1, 2015

As is typical with Jacksonville straw polls this campaign season, the parking lot was full and the building brimmed with people at the WBOB “Stump” event, one that some people say is “Tea Party” and others say is simply conservative. I walked in from a cold, persistent rain and saw Sheriff’s Candidate Lonnie McDonald, and we greeted […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 1, 2015

As is typical with Jacksonville straw polls this campaign season, the parking lot was full and the building brimmed with people at the WBOB “Stump” event, one that some people say is “Tea Party” and others say is simply conservative. I walked in from a cold, persistent rain and saw Sheriff’s Candidate Lonnie McDonald, and we greeted […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2015

There are a lot of candidate forums in Jacksonville. But for sheer magnitude and importance, it’s hard to top the St. Paul AME Church forum. This is especially true for city wide candidates who hope to reach out to African American voters. Tonight, people tell me, was the liveliest yet. Hundreds of likely voters jammed […]

Melissa RossFebruary 23, 2015

In a rare media appearance, Jacksonville mayoral candidate Omega Allen drew voluminous commentary on social media Monday morning after saying on the air she believes homosexuality is “a choice.” Allen was a guest on the program I host, WJCT’s First Coast Connect. After fielding several calls and emails about her position on the city’s human […]

Melissa RossFebruary 23, 2015

In a rare media appearance, Jacksonville mayoral candidate Omega Allen drew voluminous commentary on social media Monday morning after saying on the air she believes homosexuality is “a choice.” Allen was a guest on the program I host, WJCT’s First Coast Connect. After fielding several calls and emails about her position on the city’s human […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2015

The Jacksonville Mayoral Debate schedule is starting to take shape, and Mayor Alvin Brown will be participating in at least two upcoming debates, discussing his “record of accomplishment for Jacksonville”, according to a release from his campaign. The first debate agreed to will be on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM, at WJCT-TV, and will be […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2015

LGBT issues have been front and center in Jacksonville’s political discussions the last few years. But until now there has not been a local Political Action Committee that specifically addresses that community’s political needs. That changes today, as the Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC has formed, with intentions to endorse Mayoral and City Council candidates […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2015

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A hot topic before the Duval County Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner was Mayor Alvin Brown wowing the attendees at the Tea Party’s Leaderboard Luncheon. One of Brown’s leading Republican supporters, local real estate magnate Toney Sleiman ( the Jacksonville Landing developer who has featured in Alvin Brown television ads) reportedly took Brown to the […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 21, 2015

A couple of news items came out of the Duval County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. One major endorsement: The National Rifle Association formally endorsed Lenny Curry earlier in the day, as the Jacksonville Mayoral candidate announced during a speech at the event. And one non-endorsement: when I asked Senator Ted Cruz if he would […]

Melissa RossFebruary 17, 2015

A spokesman for the Alvin Brown campaign refused to confirm a “Playbook” report from POLITICO’s Marc Caputo that former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to appear this week at a rally supporting the Jacksonville mayor’s re-election bid. “I have nothing for you at this time,” said Brown deputy campaign manager Fabien Levy. Other operatives for […]

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Bill Bishop and Lenny Curry discuss negative ads at WBOB “Stump” straw poll

Bill Bishop and Lenny Curry discuss negative ads at WBOB "Stump" straw poll

Alvin Brown and Bill Bishop no show St. Paul AME forum

Jacksonville mayoral candidate: Homosexuality is “a choice”

Jacksonville mayoral candidate: Homosexuality is "a choice"

Alvin Brown campaign announces participation in 2 Jax mayoral debates

Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC will endorse candidates tomorrow

Details of the Alvin Brown Tea Party luncheon emerge

Ted Cruz speech highlights Duval GOP Lincoln Day dinner

Will Bill Clinton campaign for Alvin Brown in Jacksonville?