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Staff ReportsNovember 6, 2018

Dems seeking first delegation majority in 30 years On Election Day, candidates, campaign staff, media, pundits and even large numbers of voters are waiting for final results. What will the House and Senate look like come January of 2019? While Democrats are favored to take control of the House for the first time since 2011, […]

Scott PowersNovember 5, 2018

National political committees that played a major role in helping U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy win her seat in Congress two years ago are coming to her aid again, with nearly $1.2 million in outside money spent in Florida’s 7th Congressional District through last week — almost all of it on her side. The Democratic House […]

Staff ReportsNovember 2, 2018

New Hispanic polling: Something for everyone Hispanic voters will play a significant role in determining who will win high-profile statewide races in Florida. They are also crucial in some a few House races. Most eyes are on the gubernatorial race between Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and former Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis. Three-term Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson is heavily counting on […]

Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2018

Florida reacts to Pittsburgh shooting; Democrats push gun control Yet again, another depraved act of multiple murder was carried out on Saturday, this time in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The shooter, who killed 11 Jewish worshippers, was an avowed anti-Semite. It did not take long for the finger-pointing to start. Some chose to blame President Donald Trump for his rhetoric, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 30, 2018

Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly is launching a radio show in the Tampa Bay and Space Coast areas on Wednesday. “David Jolly: Unbiased and Unplugged” will air from 1 to 3 p.m. weekdays on AM 820 News in the Tampa market and AM 1060 News on the Space Coast. Both stations are owned by Genesis Communications. “I’m […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2018

Wasserman Schultz ‘will not be intimidated!’ by bombs With the news that apparent explosive devices were delivered to prominent Democrats, devoted critics of President Donald Trump, and CNN, the already divisive political climate became even more hostile. Florida is prominently included in this story with two of the packages directed toward Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston. In addition […]

Staff ReportsOctober 23, 2018

Republican retirements pave way for Democrats Among the reasons Democrats are in a position to flip the majority in the House is a large number of GOP retirements. With 26 Republicans retiring, open seats are much easier to grab than established incumbents. The number of retirees marks the second-largest among the GOP in modern history, second […]

Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2018

Third quarter fundraising reports show big Democratic numbers The 2018 election cycle, like others before it is about money. This time, it is Republicans are facing a dynamic of being dramatically outspent by Democrats who have raised more than $1 billion this cycle. A prime example was the incomprehensible $38 million raised in the third quarter by Democratic Rep. Beto […]

Scott PowersOctober 18, 2018

The Everglades Trust released its full list of election endorsements Thursday containing a broad mix of Democrats and Republicans that had begun Tuesday when the organization surprised many by announcing its backing of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. In addition to DeSantis, the Everglades Trust is endorsing Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Democratic Attorney […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 18, 2018

The Chris Hunter for Congress campaign released a new ad Thursday entitled “Sold Out” attacking incumbent Gus Bilirakis for supporting dangerous pharmaceutical industry legislation. “Gus Bilirakis inherited his seat in Congress, took more drug money than any current Florida Congressman, then sponsored the law that let drug companies push more opioid pills,” the ad begins. […]

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Delegation for 11.6.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

National groups spend $1.1 million backing Stephanie Murphy in CD 7 race

Delegation for 11.2.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 10.30.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Former Congressman David Jolly to host political talk show on radio

Delegation for 10.26.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 10.23.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 10.19.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Beyond Ron DeSantis: Everglades Trust releases full list of endorsements

New Chris Hunter ad says Gus Bilirakis ‘Sold Out’ to drug companies