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Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2016

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden announced their endorsement of Congressman Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate Wednesday, Murphy’s campaign announced. The endorsements bring the biggest possible names into the hotly-contested race for the Democratic nomination for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat between Murphy, of Jupiter, and U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson or Orlando. And it comes […]

Scott PowersMarch 1, 2016

State Sen. Darren Soto has received the endorsement of Ocean Champions in his race for the Democratic nomination in Orlando-based Congressional District 9. Ocean Champions is an environmental group that focuses on oceans and ocean wildlife, and has designated 68 “champions” in the current Congress. Soto, an Orlando Democrat, is on the Florida Senate Environmental […]

Steve SchaleFebruary 29, 2016

Here are some interesting tidbits about the Florida primary: Well over 3 million people will vote in the Presidential Preference Primary. Tampa should be the largest voting market for both parties, albeit more so for the GOP. If African American and Hispanic turnout is high for Democrats, Miami could outpace Tampa. For Republicans, Florida is […]

Associated PressFebruary 29, 2016

The Florida primary is weeks away, but tens of thousands of voters headed to the polls Monday for early voting in this critical contest that could make-or-break the presidential aspirations of native son, Sen. Marco Rubio. Sixteen of Florida’s 67 counties opened for early in-person voting, including some of the state’s most populated areas, with […]

Scott PowersFebruary 29, 2016

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy grabbed a break-though progressive endorsement Monday as NARAL Pro-Choice America picked him over U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson in Florida’s Democratic U.S. Senate race. NARAL Pro-Choice America Senior Vice President Sasha Bruce called Murphy “fearless” in fighting to defend and expand Americans’ reproductive freedom.” “Patrick has been fearless in going up against the […]

Associated PressFebruary 28, 2016

The number of registered voters in Florida is growing and there has been a last-minute jump in the number of registered Republicans. Florida’s Division of Elections this week released information on the number of voters eligible to vote in the March 15 presidential primary. The total number of eligible voters has risen to 12.06 million. […]

Bob SparksFebruary 25, 2016

Sometimes during legislative sessions some unusual partnerships develop. Unlikely alliances can form to pass or defeat a measure that fits a common goal. Florida has provided a prime example of such teamwork. The philosophy of “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” syndrome has played out in the area of economic incentives. House Bill […]

Scott PowersFebruary 25, 2016

State Sen. Darren Soto has received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela of Texas for Soto’s run to win the Democratic nomination for Congress in Orlando-based Congressional District 9. Vela, who represents the far southern tip of Texas, bordering Mexico, cited Soto’s support for the DREAMers program, supporting young, undocumented immigrants. In a news release […]

Scott PowersFebruary 24, 2016

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Another ethics question against U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson made the rounds in the U.S. Office of Congressional Ethics, this time inquiring whether the Orlando congressman used his official office for campaign statements, according to a tweet from a New York Times reporter. Grayson’s staff contends that there is no new ethics concern, nothing new that the Office […]

Scott PowersFebruary 23, 2016

With Congressional District 10 now almost a certain Democratic victory, U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi came to Orlando Tuesday to stand with the national party’s choice, calling Val Demings “battle-tested” and a woman of faith and strength. Pelosi appeared with Demings at a small rally and tour at a historic retail building in the […]

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden endorse Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

Darren Soto endorsed by Ocean Champions environmental group in CD 9 race

Steve Schale: Florida’s presidential primary is late, but significant

Voters in Florida begin early voting in crucial primary

Patrick Murphy gets NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsement in U.S. Senate race

GOP voter registration up ahead of Florida primary

Bob Sparks: Battle over economic incentives features unlikely alliances

Texas congressman cites Darren Soto for DREAMers support in endorsement

Twitter report: New ethics questions alleging Alan Grayson campaigning from official office

Nancy Pelosi calls Val Demings “battle-tested” candidate of faith, strength