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Drew WilsonJune 8, 2018

A new poll commissioned by the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows Republican Gov. Rick Scott with a 3-point lead in his bid to knock incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson out of office. The poll, conducted by Cherry Communications, put Scott ahead 48-45 with 5 percent undecided (Florida Politics has asked the poll’s sponsors why […]

Scott PowersJune 7, 2018

Kenneth Griffin, billionaire leader of a Chicago-based hedge fund and a big-time contributor to Republican political committees, has been appointed national finance chair for the New Republican PAC fueling Gov. Rick Scott‘s election campaign for the U.S. Senate. Griffin, 48, has contributed more than $20 million to various Republican-backing political committees and Republican candidates just […]

Ryan NicolJune 5, 2018

In a move Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is calling “raw politics,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has canceled most of the Senate’s August recess, forcing would-be campaigning senators to remain in Washington for most of the month. “Due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president’s nominees, and the goal of passing appropriations bills […]

Ryan NicolJune 5, 2018

With spring coming to a close, school is ending, the temperature is rising — and algae bloom season may have just begun. Blue-green algae pouring from Lake Okeechobee has been the bane of many Floridians, and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says it’s time for the federal government to do something about it. Nelson released a letter […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 2, 2018

Cannabis legalization is approaching consensus in the Democratic field for Florida governor, but U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is maintaining a ‘Just say no’ policy. Speaking to media in Jacksonville on Friday, Nelson was asked if he aligned with the growing consensus among the Democratic candidates for liberalization of cannabis laws, including decriminalization, legalization, and removing the plant […]

Blake DowlingJune 2, 2018

Technology can be your best friend and your worst enemy. Have you ever “replied all” to an email when you meant to reply just to the person who sent it to you? Has your phone ever pocket dialed your high-school sweetheart or the FBI? The “oops factor” in tech is always looming, so make sure […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 1, 2018

President Donald Trump has irritated traditional U.S. allies such as Canada and the European Union with tariffs, setting off a trade war amidst fiery rhetoric on both sides. In Jacksonville Friday, Sen. Bill Nelson took Trump to task, discussing how tariffs would affect domestic businesses. Meanwhile, he endorsed the President’s Singapore Summit with North Korea’s Supreme Leader […]

Drew WilsonJune 1, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will be in the Tampa Bay area tomorrow for a “canvass kick-off” event with the local troupe of volunteers backing his re-election campaign. The third-term Senator will be alongside Gulfport Mayor Sam Henderson and St. Petersburg state Sen. Darryl Rouson for the 2 pm “Nelson’s Neighbors” event at Greenway/Childs Park […]

Scott PowersMay 31, 2018

Democratic Senate Majority PAC and Priorities USA Action are teaming up on a $600,000 statewide digital advertising campaign being launched in Florida Thursday, beginning with an ad focusing on Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson‘s efforts to protect Medicare and Social Security. The initial 15-second ad “Privatize” is in addition to the campaign that the Senate […]

Scott PowersMay 30, 2018

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The Democratic National Committee just weighed in on the Florida partisan fight for Puerto Rican voters, providing the state party with a $100,000 grant and arguments on why they should register as Democrats. DNC Chair Tom Perez and Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo joined U.S. Reps. Darren Soto and Val Demings and others in […]

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Fresh poll: Rick Scott maintains edge over Bill Nelson

Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin named finance chair for Rick Scott’s super PAC

Bill Nelson, Rick Scott spar over shortened Senate recess

Bill Nelson to Congress: Help us stop algae bloom

Bill Nelson a hard no on adult use cannabis legalization

Blake Dowling: Oops

Bill Nelson warns of ‘trade war’ with allies, holds out hope for NoKo summit

Bill Nelson campaigning in Tampa Bay Saturday

Democratic PACs’ digital ad touts Bill Nelson’s fight for Medicare, Social Security

National Democrats aid Florida Democrats’ Puerto Rican voter outreach