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Staff ReportsNovember 19, 2018

Koch-backed group Americans for Prosperity announced a volley of direct mailers, digital ads and phone banking to spread the word on what the organization is thankful for this Thanksgiving. Four issues got the spotlight in the newly announced ad buys: Reigning in federal spending, supporting a fix for the Dreamers, criminal justice reform and opposition […]

Jacob OglesNovember 19, 2018

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A day after conceding Florida’s gubernatorial contest, Democrat Andrew Gillum offered advice to victor Ron DeSantis as he names an administration. “Very quickly,” Gillum said, “bring in a diverse set of people.” In an interview today with AM Joy on MSNBC, host Joy Reid asked what DeSantis should do after an election in which racial […]

Jacob OglesNovember 18, 2018

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Democrat Andrew Gillum formally conceded the race for Florida Governor for a second time. Standing alongside wife, R. Jai, in a Facebook Live video and wearing an jacket for his alma mater Florida A&M University, the Tallahassee mayor formally brought to a close one of the most dramatic gubernatorial elections in state history. “This has been the […]

Jacob OglesNovember 17, 2018

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President Donald Trump may have just directed his most damaging tweet yet at Democrat Andrew Gillum. He paid him a compliment. “Congratulations to Andrew Gillum on having run a really tough and competitive race for Governor of the Great State of Florida,” Trump tweeted. “He will be a strong Democrat warrior long into the future—a […]

Jacob OglesNovember 17, 2018

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi disputed news she would meet with President Donald Trump in Mar-A-Lago over Thanksgiving to discuss a potential nomination for the U.S. Attorney General position. “The attorney general says that is fake news,” Bondi spokesman Whitney Ray said in an email to News Service of Florida on Friday. The denial comes after her […]

Staff ReportsNovember 16, 2018

A cottage industry among Northeast Florida political observers this year has revolved around the same question it did in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Did Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry go too far? In 2015, he capsized a popular Mayor. In 2016, he stumped for President Donald Trump and got pension reform through (which ticked off the […]

Staff ReportsNovember 15, 2018

As Florida waits to find out the eventual results of its recounts, the Florida Petroleum Council urges renewed consideration of offshore drilling. The timing is interesting, as presumed Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis is opposed to the practice. The industry group asserted potential revenue of $2.5 billion as a result of offshore leasing in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) […]

Staff ReportsNovember 12, 2018

At least two of the three statewide elections recounts being conducted by Florida’s 67 counties are unnecessary, per President Donald Trump. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1061962869376540672 Trump alludes here to ballot anomalies in Broward County and Palm Beach counties, applying federal pressure that complements what allies are doing in-state. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday scolded the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for declining […]

Guest AuthorNovember 11, 2018

Count every vote. Why is that such a troubling goal for Gov. Rick Scott, Sen. Marco Rubio, and President Donald Trump? As the margins narrowed in the U.S. Senate, Florida Governor, and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture races, Republicans responded to a close election by trying to erode confidence in our democratic institutions and prevent Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 9, 2018

Congressman Matt Gaetz, one of presumed Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis‘ transition chairs, called on Friday for the suspension of Broward County’s supervisor of elections. Broward Supervisor Brenda Snipes was just found to have violated the constitutional rights of Floridians. It would be outrageous to allow her to continue this fiasco. @FLGovScott needs to do his job, suspend her, […]

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Americans for Prosperity-Florida lets voters know what it’s thankful for this year

Andrew Gillum advises Ron DeSantis to prioritize diversity

With recount completed, Andrew Gillum concedes—again

The Kiss-off: Donald Trump dubs Andrew Gillum strong warrior—in the ‘future’

Pam Bondi dubs reports of upcoming Mar-A-Lago meeting as ‘fake news’

Jacksonville Bold for 11.16.18 — A very good year.

New push for offshore drilling as Florida awaits recount results

‘Ballots massively infected’: Donald Trump demands immediate call on Florida election

Ted Deutch: Every vote should count.

‘Un-American and unacceptable’: Matt Gaetz wants Broward SOE suspended