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Scott PowersAugust 25, 2016

Democrat Susannah Randolph’s campaign for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 9th Congressional District is spending much of its last week before the primary putting out fires from a political equivalent of a Molotov cocktail thrown her way — by a political operative going public with a troubling story involving Randolph. Starting two weeks ago, Randolph, running […]

Brendan FarringtonAugust 23, 2016

A dangerous, erratic, con man with the worst spray tan ever. That’s how Sen. Marco Rubio described Donald Trump when they were both seeking the Republican presidential nomination. Now that Trump is the nominee and Rubio is running for re-election, his tone is different. He’s no longer criticizing Trump, but he isn’t exactly gushing praise. […]

Associated PressAugust 23, 2016

A former police chief, the former state Democratic Party chairman, an incumbent state senator and a political newcomer are vying to represent an Orlando-area congressional district reshaped so drastically the Republican incumbent decided to run in a new, neighboring district. Florida’s 10th Congressional District now favors Democrats after redistricting. So Republican Rep. Daniel Webster, a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

A new mailer is hitting mailboxes this week, accusing Jeff Clemens of trying to hide his “dangerously conservative record” from voters. The mailer, paid for and approved by Irv Slosberg, called Clemens a liar, saying he’s making things up “in order to confuse voters.” “Clemens is even making up dates of quotes and implying quotes […]

Scott PowersAugust 22, 2016

Democratic U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania has endorsed state Sen. Darren Soto of Orlando in Florida’s 9th Congressional District, Soto’s campaign announced. Boyle is one of the leading Democratic voices in Congress on trade, advocating for trade policy that protects American workers and promotes American industry. He has voted against legislation that promotes companies shipping […]

Scott PowersAugust 21, 2016

Consumer advocate lawyer Gary Farmer has established a seven-point lead over state Rep. Gwyn Clarke-Reed and former state Rep. Jim Waldman in the Democratic primary contest for Florida’s Senate District 34, a newly released poll shows. The poll finds Farmer with 28 percent support, Clarke-Reed with 21 percent and Waldman with 13 percent. Significantly, 39 percent […]

Scott PowersAugust 20, 2016

Democratic U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee of California will campaign for Democrat Stephanie Murphy in Sanford for Florida’s 7th Congressional District campaign. Murphy, of Winter Park, is taking on Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica, a 12-term incumbent, in a race that national Democrats are targeting. Lee’s appearance, set for a meet-and-greet in downtown Sanford Tuesday afternoon, is […]

Scott PowersAugust 19, 2016

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Democratic congressional candidate Fatima Rita Fahmy is charging that her leading opponent in the Florida’s 10th Congressional primary, Val Demings, is taking money from organizations fighting against Democratic issues such as marijuana, Everglades restoration and renewable energy. The latest criticism is part of Fahmy’s ongoing efforts to paint Demings, a former Orlando police chief who […]

Scott PowersAugust 18, 2016

The Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida announced it will be hosting a late debate in the Orlando-based Florida’s Congressional District 9 race. The Aug. 23 debate — one week out from the primary — will feature two of the four Democrats running, progressive activist Susannah Randolph and state Sen. Darren Soto, both of Orlando; and the two […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2016

As of Wednesday afternoon, the majority of votes cast in Duval County have been by Republicans, despite Democrats holding a registration advantage. Of 215,025 Republicans, 15,390 have voted as of 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, either by mail or during early voting, which started Monday. This translates to 7.15 percent voter participation. Of the 230,529 Democrats, a […]

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The fire-bombing of Susannah Randolph

Marco Rubio on Donald Trump: First a con man, now better than Hillary Clinton

Democrats take advantage of CD 10 reshaping

Direct mail round-up: New Irv Slosberg mailer takes a swipe at Jeff Clemens campaign

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle backs Darren Soto in CD 9 race

Poll: Gary Farmer leading in SD 34 Democratic primary

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee to campaign for Stephanie Murphy in Sanford

Fatima Rita Fahmy, facing her own finance issues in CD 10, blasts Val Demings for her PAC money

Tiger Bay Club to host CD 9 debate

Republicans exceeding Democrats in Duval County early voting thus far