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Danny McAuliffeAugust 21, 2018

Jeff Greene announced late Monday that he’s putting $5 million into a committee to help Florida Democrats in other races. The Palm Beach billionaire is following through with an earlier campaign promise. He announced publicly in a July gubernatorial debate that he’d help elect Democrats down the ballot. The money will flow through the Florida […]

Ana CeballosNovember 2, 2017

Gwen Graham, a top Democratic candidate for Florida governor, was quick to paint her persona as a “hugger,” but refused to be labeled on the political spectrum. “I am running to stay true to myself, I am running for what I believe and I believe strongly that the best government is getting smart people in […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

A Democrat has filed to run against Port Orange Republican Sen. Dorthy Hukill in SD 14, which covers parts of Brevard and Volusia counties. Melissa “Mel” Martin opened her campaign account on Aug. 23 and is so far the only candidate challenging Hukill, who has held the seat since 2012. Martin is a former member […]

Associated PressOctober 12, 2015

When the Democratic candidates for president take the stage for their first debate this week in Nevada, they’ll do so in a state that serves as a reminder of why Hillary Rodham Clinton is the front-runner for the nomination. One of the first four states to cast ballots in the presidential contest, Nevada is home […]

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Jeff Greene pledges $5 million for down-ballot races

Gwen Graham refuses to be ‘politically labeled’ in governor’s race

Dorothy Hukill gets Democrat challenger

Hillary Clinton has edge in Nevada, site of Dems’ first debate