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Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2018

Sarasota Republican Rep. Joe Gruters will be raising cash in Tallahassee later this month for his bid to succeed Greg Steube in Senate District 23. The Sept. 18 reception will be held in the library of the Governors Club, 202 South Adams St., from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Those looking to attend can direct […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 5, 2018

On Tuesday evening, the campaign of Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Gillum urged Republican rival Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump to “stop demonizing the FBI,” regarding its “probe into Russian electoral collusion and interference.” “Congressman DeSantis and President Trump should allow the agency to do its work,” Gillum said. “Here in Florida, we’ve done everything we can to aid […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

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Now that the general election matchups are set in stone, Democrats have their eyes on several GOP U.S. House seats come November. But some state races are showing signs they could flip as well, including House District 89 in Palm Beach County. The contest is open as current state Rep. Bill Hager is term-limited. Last […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) says a Broward County summit this past weekend, aimed at wooing volunteers to help mobilize voter turnout among African Americans, reached maximum capacity with all 75 spots filled. Party leaders say the sold out event is yet another sign of a “blue wave” in 2018. “The energy is unmistakable, and it can […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 4, 2018

Shortly after Joe Biden boarded a recent flight from Washington to New York, a string of passengers began stopping at his seat in coach to deliver some version of the same message: Run, Joe, run. “We’re with you,” one said, according to a Democratic strategist who happened to be on the plane and witnessed the […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 1, 2018

Jenniffer González-Colón, the resident commissioner representing Puerto Rico in Congress, rallied with other island leaders behind Gov. Rick Scott’s Senate bid today. Scott held a news conference this morning at the Wingate by Windham Miami Airport where a dozen leaders from Puerto Rico appeared and endorsed the Republican candidate, who is challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 1, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence will headline a fundraiser for Senate candidate Rick Scott on Thursday in Orlando. Palm Beach philanthropist Darlene Jordan and Texas GOP donor Tom Hicks, Jr. will host the event, which has a suggested contribution level of $250 for individuals. A specific location for the Sept. 6 “afternoon reception” has yet to […]

Blake DowlingSeptember 1, 2018

Tuesday’s primary elections are in the rear-view mirror. So, what did we learn? First, never count out the underdog. Our Mayor here in Tallahassee kept fighting the good fight all the way to the end … and got the W. Andrew Gillum shrugged off a 2-year FBI investigation in his backyard, the highest crime rate […]

Guest AuthorAugust 31, 2018

On July 9, I published “The ‘big picture’ predictions on Election 2018,” which shared the reasons I thought Andrew Gillum would win the Democratic primary for governor. Throughout the summer, I tweeted about why I thought Gillum would win the primary election and the rationale behind it, which I retweeted on election night after the […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2018

What a difference four years makes. The last time Florida saw a primary was in pre-Trump Time — and pre-Bernie Time too. But the shadows of both President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders loomed large over the selection of GOP nominee for Governor Ron DeSantis and Democratic pick […]

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Joe Gruters holding Tallahassee fundraiser for SD 23 bid

Ron DeSantis camp hammers Andrew Gillum for hiding truth about NYC, Costa Rica trips

Analysis: ‘Blue wave’ could sweep up HD 89, boost Jim Bonfiglio

Democrats pack house for African American voter turnout summit

Advisers say Joe Biden to decide on a 2020 run by January

Rick Scott campaigns with Jenniffer González-Colón, Puerto Rican leaders in Miami

Mike Pence to headline Orlando fundraiser for Rick Scott

Blake Dowling: Primaries are over; time to buckle up

Joe Clements: Possible paths to victory for Andrew Gillum, Ron DeSantis

Winners and losers emerging from Florida’s 2018 primary elections