Tag: Donald Trump

A.G. GancarskiNovember 9, 2018
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The full power of the federal government may be brought to bear on Florida’s election drama, which will likely include three statewide recounts. Pres. Donald Trump, meanwhile, can’t stay away from the subject, which has obsessed him on Twitter as he heads to Paris for a summit. The President had joked about a Russian conspiracy at first, before […]

Jacob OglesNovember 8, 2018
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Outgoing Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi could become the next U.S. Attorney General, according to CNN. “There are many people in contention for that position just because there are many qualified people who would like to do it,” Kellyanne Conway, one of President Donald Trump’s chief advisers, told reporters. Sources listed Bondi in the mix, […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 7, 2018
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Speaking for nearly 90 minutes on a myriad of topics, President Donald Trump offered a rousing defense of the GOP’s midterm performance Wednesday. “Look at what happened in Florida,” Trump said. “We did unbelievably well, winning the Senate and the governorship against two talented people.” Trump noted that “we weren’t expected to win” in Florida, framing […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
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In what could have been a major upset for Republicans, Florida Rep. Ross Spano held off Democrat Kristen Carlson in the race for Congressional District 15. With 88 percent of the vote counted, Spano led 53-47 percent. The solidly red Congressional District 15 should have been an easy win for conservatives. It covers parts of Hillsborough, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will serve a seventh term in office after defeating Democrat Chris Hunter Tuesday in a contentious race. Bilirakis has held the seat since 2007. Before that, his father represented Congressional District 12. Between the two, there has been a Bilirakis representing the district for more than three decades. The race became competitive for […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
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Hours before midterm election results start rolling in, Pinellas County Republicans are just as optimistic as Democrats. “I think you’re going to see us win Election Day turnout, as always,” said Todd Jennings, Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee vive-chair. Party volunteers have been calling voters in a last-minute get-out-the-vote effort. They also have groups continuing […]


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