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Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican state Sen. Jeff Brandes doesn’t know who he’ll be up against come Election Day, but that hasn’t stopped donors from pouring beaucoup bucks into his political committee. A newly filed campaign finance report for Liberty Florida shows the Senate District 24 incumbent reeled in a six-figure haul from a crop of well-known […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidates Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis squared off in their first debate Thursday night and within minutes of the 6:30 p.m. start time, Florida Democrats had a lot to say. That has a lot to do with the first question of a debate dominated by national issues rather than Florida-centric ones addressing the […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott is in Washington raising money for his U.S. Senate campaign, and the Florida Democratic Party says now is as good a time as any to confront Donald Trump for his attacks on health care protections for people with pre-existing conditions. “According to recent estimates, 7,810,300 Floridians have pre-existing conditions. Those are 7,810,300 […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis are gearing up for their first debate in the Republican primary for Governor, and the Florida Democratic Party is celebrating the occasion with the release of a digital ad and a “guide” to help viewers follow along. “This is the most extreme, far-right field of Republican candidates Florida has […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2018

A record number Democratic candidates qualified for state races this week, and the Florida Democratic Party said now it’s time to prepare for the “Blue Wave.” “From the Gubernatorial race, to State House and Senate, to county commissioners and mayors, we have the most qualified, committed, and exciting group of candidates we have ever seen,” […]

Peter SchorschJune 22, 2018

As it gears up for the “critical” 2018 elections, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday another crop of new hires. “It’s going to take a committed, experienced, and motivated staff of Democrats to help us take back Florida after nearly 20 years of Republican rule — and we are building a team who is ready […]

Danny McAuliffeJune 16, 2018

Florida Democrats are framing a recent roller coaster crash in Daytona Beach as the “latest example of incompetence at Adam Putnam’s Agriculture Department.” In a news release emailed statewide Saturday, the Florida Democratic Party highlighted how the Thursday night derailment came hours after state inspectors approved the Sand Blaster roller coaster for operation. The incident injured […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 26, 2018

Amid the barbecues and other festivities this holiday weekend, Democrats will be knocking on doors in 23 of the state’s 67 counties and encouraging Floridians to register to vote. Partnering with Florida U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who will face a tough challenge from Republican Gov. Rick Scott in November, the Florida Democratic Party has dubbed the Memorial […]

Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Florida Democrats want Northeast Florida U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis to come clean about the contact he had with former RNC deputy finance chair and major gubernatorial campaign backer Elliott Broidy relating to Qatar. The Florida Democratic Party is pointing to a Monday report from The Associated Press about Broidy lobbying in favor of anti-Qatar policies in Washington […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

Four Democratic gubernatorial candidates squared off Wednesday during a televised debate hosted by Tampa Bay’s Fox 13 news station. Here are some instant takeaways on the winners and losers emerging from the debate. Winners Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis and the Florida GOP — If you are on #TeamPutnam or with DeSantis, you have to believe […]

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Florida Democrats call on Rick Scott to stand up to Donald Trump

Florida Democrats release video, ‘guide’ ahead of GOP gubernatorial debate

Florida Democrats say ‘no GOP seat is safe’ in 2018

Personnel note: Florida Democrats staff up for 2018 election

Democrats link roller coaster failure to Adam Putnam

Bill Nelson, Democrats to canvass state through holiday

Florida Democrats want Ron DeSantis to disclose Elliott Broidy connections

Takeaways from the Fox 13 Democratic gubernatorial debate