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Scott PowersFebruary 2, 2016

When Bob Poe jumped into the Orlando-based Congressional District 10 Democratic race last month, the millionaire entrepreneur promised to match contributions, and his early donations have given him a fund of $342,000, his campaign announced. That includes $325,000 that’s now in the bank, which could make Poe the instant money leader in a Democratic field […]

Scott PowersJanuary 8, 2016

In her bid for Congress in the Orlando-based U.S. House District 10, former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings has won the backing of EMILY’S List, a progressive Democratic organization known for raising big money for candidates it endorses. Demings is in a Democratic primary contest with three other candidates, including two women, state Sen. Geraldine […]

Scott PowersJanuary 7, 2016

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With a backdrop of the former Pine Hills gas station where he had his first job, pumping gas, wealthy entrepreneur and Democratic rainmaker Bob Poe announced his bid for Congress Thursday in the Orlando-based District 10. “Many people are aware that I’ve been blessed with a tremendous amount of success in my life. But what […]

Scott PowersJanuary 4, 2016

Former Florida Democratic Party chairman Bob Poe is preparing to announce a run for Congress in District 10 based in west Orlando. Poe, 61, of Orlando, would say Monday only that he would be “talking about his decision in the next couple of days.” However, he confirmed that he has hired Orlando-based political consultant Josh […]

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Bob Poe’s self-funding, early contributions, give him apparent money lead in CD 10

Val Demings gets EMILY’S List backing

Bob Poe announces congressional run in Orlando’s CD 10

Bob Poe ready to announce congressional run