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Drew WilsonJune 22, 2018

A new poll of the race for Chief Financial Officer shows former Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Ring with a 5-point lead over incumbent Republican Jimmy Patronis. According to the Public Policy Polling survey, the former Yahoo! exec is the top choice for 39 percent of Florida voters while Patronis received 34 percent support and 27 […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2018

Fresh polling shows former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine defeating either major Republican running for Governor if he makes it out of the Democratic primary and onto the general election ballot. The Public Policy Polling survey puts Levine ahead of U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis 41-36 percent if they’re the two choices in November. That 5-point […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2018

If the election were today, Tampa Rep. Sean Shaw would be the first Democrat elected Attorney General this century. That’s according to a new PPP poll, which found the first-term lawmaker up 40-35 percent over former circuit court judge Ashley Moody, the leading Republican in the race to succeed term-limited AG Pam Bondi. PPP’s results […]

Scott PowersJune 14, 2018

The old adage says everything a candidate has ever said, written, or done, and everything he has ever been becomes fair game once he’s running for public office. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King is wrestling with that now, wrestling with a single quote that could be read with anti-Semitic overtones, attributed to him back when […]

Peter SchorschMay 21, 2018

Another month, another poll, another win trumpeted by Philip Levine’s gubernatorial campaign. A Public Policy Polling survey, released first to Florida Politics, again shows the former mayor of Miami Beach atop the primary field among Tampa Bay Democrats. The poll was commissioned by Levine’s senior adviser, Christian Ulvert. He’s the pick for a full third […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine’s gubernatorial campaign announced Thursday that it’s expanding its communications team with a pair of new hires. The announcement included a promotion for William Miller, who will now serve as deputy communications director, and the addition of Guillermo Perez, who will serve as the campaign’s Hispanic media coordinator. “As our […]

Staff ReportsMay 7, 2018

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine continues to bank money ahead of the August Democratic primary for governor. Per a media release from his campaign Monday, Team Levine “topped $2 million in April fundraising through its campaign account and affiliated political committee, including the Mayor’s continued matched investments in the campaign.” The release touts Levine as leading the race, with a six-point lead in […]

Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

Former Miami Beach mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Philip Levine rolled out another campaign ad Tuesday. The aptly titled “Philip Levine: 6 Months on the Trail” chronicles the campaign from its launch in November to today, as senior adviser Christian Ulvert explained in a press release announcing the ad. “Today, the Philip Levine for […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine leads the four-way Democratic Primary for Governor in the state’s two largest media markets, according to a pair of new polls. The Public Policy Polling surveys, commissioned by Levine senior adviser Christian Ulvert, show Levine with 32 percent support among Tampa Bay-area Democrats and 42 percent support among party faithful […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2018

It’s only been three days since Gov. Rick Scott announced he would challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, and a new poll shows him six points behind the longtime lawmaker. The survey from Public Policy Polling finds that 50 percent of Florida voters are in favor of Nelson getting a fourth term in the Senate, […]

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Jeremy Ring leads Jimmy Patronis in new poll of CFO race

Philip Levine holds edge against GOP rivals, poll finds

Another poll puts Sean Shaw on top in Attorney General race

Quote from a 20-year-old Chris King has him apologizing today

Poll: Philip Levine maintains lead among Tampa Bay Democrats

Personnel note: Philip Levine campaign building communications team

Philip Levine brings in $2 million in April

‘On the trail’: Philip Levine touts his campaign for governor

Philip Levine tops polls in Tampa Bay, South Florida

Already a comeback: Poll shows Bill Nelson leading Rick Scott by six points

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