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Scott PowersOctober 14, 2016

Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica and his Democratic opponent Stephanie Murphy found surprisingly much to agree on — though they wouldn’t admit it — yet that included the mutual disdain on display in a debate exclusively presented Friday by WESH-2 News in Orlando. During the debate, produced by WESH Friday morning, moderated by political reporter Greg Fox, […]

Associated PressOctober 9, 2016

His presidential bid in chaos, a defiant Donald Trump slammed Republicans rushing to revoke their support for him as “self-righteous hypocrites” and signaled he may try to turn Sunday night’s crucial debate against Hillary Clinton into a referendum on her husband’s treatment of women. Trump will take the debate stage under enormous pressure. Even before […]

Peter SchorschOctober 7, 2016

A new poll commissioned by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee shows Charlie Crist maintaining a double-digit lead over incumbent Republican David Jolly. Crist leads Jolly by a 50-39 percent margin. The 11 percent of undecided voters lean Democratic by a 37-20 percent margin. Despite this healthy lead, the Crist campaign would do well not to […]

Scott PowersOctober 4, 2016

Republican state Rep. Mike Miller and his House District 47 Democratic challenger Beth Tuura punctuated an otherwise friendly debate with some sharp jabs over guns, Medicaid expansion, and business incentives Monday in Orlando. At a debate hosted by the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida, Miller began on the hot seat, with a question about whether […]

Associated PressSeptember 29, 2016

Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump renewed his attacks against a former Miss Universe winner on Wednesday, showing no sign of making big changes to his message or debate preparation before his second face-off with Hillary Clinton. The outspoken Republican nominee instead pressed ahead with an aggressive strategy focused on speaking directly […]

Larry GriffinSeptember 20, 2016

On Oct. 4, the candidates in House District 47 and Senate District 13 will square off in a debate at the Tiger Bay Luncheon. With the election only a month away by that time, Beth Tuura and Mike Miller will talk about what they’ll do for the residents in HD 47, while Linda Stewart and […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2016

A new poll shows David Jolly holding a three-point lead over Charlie Crist in the race for Florida’s 13th Congressional District. The survey, conducted by St. Pete Polls for Florida Politics, has Jolly at 46 percent and Crist at 43 percent. The Indian Shores Republican is ahead of the former governor despite the district breaking […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 16, 2016

The Charlie Crist campaign announced late Friday afternoon that the Democrat fighting to win Florida’s 13th Congressional District this November has been endorsed by the Florida Professional Firefighters and the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police. “Every day, our firefighters put their lives on the line for the communities they love and serve,” said Jim Tolley, president of […]

Anne LindbergSeptember 12, 2016

The first debate between the candidates for state House District 69 is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Community Room 101 at the library on the St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus, 6700 Eighth Ave. N. Republican incumbent Kathleen Peters is facing a challenge from Democrat Jennifer Webb. Peters was formerly mayor of South […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 1, 2016

Mark your calendars. Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Patrick Murphy will square off in an Oct. 26 debate hosted by Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association. The organizations announced Thursday that both men had formally accepted the invitation to participate in the live, one-hour televised debate. “The outcome of Florida’s Senate race could affect the […]

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WESH 2 News debate show John Mica, Stephanie Murphy getting personal in CD 7 race

Donald Trump slams GOP ahead of debate, raises Bill Clinton scandals

Latest polling should serve as a warning to ‘Mean David’ Jolly

Beth Tuura, Mike Miller battle over guns, Medicaid, business incentives

Despite harsh reviews, Donald Trump resists new debate approach

Candidates in HD 47, SD 13 to debate at Tiger Bay luncheon Oct. 4

With first debate looming, David Jolly leads Charlie Crist 46%-43% in CD 13

Charlie Crist endorsed by Florida Professional Firefighters and Fraternal Order of Police

In battleground HD 69, Kathleen Peters, Jennifer Webb to debate

Marco Rubio, Patrick Murphy agree to Leadership Florida, Florida Press Association debate