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Staff ReportsJuly 15, 2016

There’s just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, and Ruth’s List Florida — issued endorsements this week. — More than six dozen Southwest Florida […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

Former Rep. Connie Mack has thrown his support behind Francis Rooney. So has his father, former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack. The Macks — both of whom represented Southwest Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives — announced Monday they were endorsing Rooney in his bid to replace Curt Clawson in Congress. The younger Mack endorsed Clawson […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 7, 2016

Dan Bongino has launched a radio advertisement focused on Southwest Florida’s water woes. The message? It’s time to take action. “Fix the darn water problem. That’s right, I said it,” the Florida Republican is heard saying in the advertisement released Thursday. “I’m conservative Republican for Congress Dan Bongino and I want this problem fixed now.” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 6, 2016

Mel Martinez is throwing his support behind Francis Rooney. In a statement Wednesday, the former United States senator said the Naples Republican had the skills needed to represent Southwest Florida in Congress. Rooney is vying to replace Rep. Curt Clawson in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. “Francis will bring his private sector skills and provide strong leadership […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 5, 2016

Francis Rooney is promising to put his construction knowledge to work in a new campaign advertisement. The project: A wall along the country’s southern border. “I work in the construction industry, so I know a thing or two about building walls. In Congress, I’ll fight to build a big one on our southern border,” says […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 1, 2016

Francis Rooney raised more than $500,000 in a month. The Naples Republican announced Friday his campaign raised more than $500,000 in four weeks. Rooney announced he was running for Congress in May, and is vying to replace Curt Clawson in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. “We’re incredibly proud of the broad support we have earned from throughout […]

Mitch PerryJuly 1, 2016

America celebrates its 240th birthday Monday, and the 40th anniversary of the Bicentennial. I was a relatively young kid who doesn’t have a whole lot of recollection of that particular day (other than our family was on vacation someplace in Northern California), but I certainly do remember the yearlong hype into that summer. Two days […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 30, 2016

Southwest Florida needs a conservative voice in Congress. That was the message three Republicans running in Florida’s 19th Congressional District sent during a forum hosted by the Women’s Republican Club of Naples Federated and the Collier Republican Club on Thursday. Three Republicans — Dan Bongino, Chauncey Goss and Francis Rooney — are vying to replace Curt Clawson […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2016

Rand Paul has endorsed Dan Bongino in his bid for Congress in southwest Florida’s 19th Congressional District. “Dan is a true patriot who will fight for liberty and our Constitution when he arrives in Congress,” the Kentucky senator said in a statement issued out by the Bongino campaign. “Our U.S. Congress is in is desperate need […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 29, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott is lending a hand to a fellow Southwest Florida Republican’s campaign. Scott will join Francis Rooney for a campaign event on July 15. The event, which will support Rooney’s congressional campaign, is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Naples. The invitation did not list an event location. “I’m honored to have Governor Rick […]

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Endorsement watch: Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Ruth’s List, Fraternal Order of Police and others issue endorsements

Francis Rooney endorsed by former Sen. Connie Mack, former Rep. Connie Mack IV

Dan Bongino launches radio ad campaign in CD 19 bid

Mel Martinez endorses Francis Rooney in CD 19

Francis Rooney talks securing the border, water quality in two new ads

Francis Rooney raises $500K in four weeks in CD 19 race

Mitch Perry Report for 7.1.16 — The wheels of justice move excruciatingly slow

Dan Bongino, Chauncey Goss, Francis Rooney sound off during CD 19 forum

Rand Paul is backing Dan Bongino in Florida’s 19th Congressional race

Rick Scott to attend event for CD 19 candidate Francis Rooney