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Peter SchorschMay 1, 2018

Tessa Bay is now the new Deputy Executive Director of the Florida Alliance, sources tell Florida Politics. This furthers the rumor that Stephen Bittel is reasserting himself via the Alliance into state Democratic politics. He’s the former state party chair who resigned late last year after accusations of inappropriate remarks and behavior toward women. Bay was director of the chair’s office. […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2018

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Carlos Odio is stepping down as managing director of the Florida Alliance, a secretive group of high-value Democratic donors, Florida Politics has learned. Odio was a staff member in the Obama administration and is the son-in-law of embattled U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Chris Findlater, co-founder of online auto insurance business NetQuote and one of […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 1, 2015

Eight House Republicans have been targeted by FloridaStrong, a group that calls itself “non-partisan” even thought it has ties to Democrats. The mailer targets Republicans in swing districts, accusing them of “fail(ing) leadership, violating the state Constitution, and endangering the health and well-being of Floridians.” The mailer doesn’t mention Medicaid or FHIX which caused the rift […]

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Tessa Bay now Dep. Exec. Director with secretive, Democratic-aligned Florida Alliance

Head of Democratic-aligned Florida Alliance stepping down

“Non partisan” group targets 8 House Rs in negative mailer