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Drew WilsonJune 2, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party bashed Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in a Friday email for running what it calls a “slash-and-burn, Trumpian campaign for governor.” The party pointed a news coverage of a recent campaign rally in Citrus County where the Donald Trump-backed gubernatorial hopeful railed against the “four liberals” on the state Supreme Court […]

Scott PowersMay 30, 2018

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The Democratic National Committee just weighed in on the Florida partisan fight for Puerto Rican voters, providing the state party with a $100,000 grant and arguments on why they should register as Democrats. DNC Chair Tom Perez and Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo joined U.S. Reps. Darren Soto and Val Demings and others in […]

Scott PowersMay 26, 2018

Publix’s decision, in the face of protests over its Adam Putnam donations, to suspend its political giving this year could mean more than $1 million that the company will not donate this year to various political campaigns and groups. The company, whose slogan, “Where Shopping is a Pleasure” has graced Florida and other states it […]

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 […]

Ryan NicolMay 4, 2018

One year after the House of Representatives voted to repeal Obamacare, Democrats are hoping their base doesn’t forget. With the 2018 midterms just six months away, the Florida Democratic Party released an ad hammering Republicans on their handling of health care. Though the bill ultimately failed in the Senate, the Democrats still plan to use […]

Drew WilsonApril 27, 2018

Javier Fernandez will be joined by high-ranking Democrats this weekend for a “day of action” ahead of the Tuesday special election in House District 114. The Saturday event will be held at Coral Pine Park in Pinecrest, 6955 SW 104th St. The invite lists two shifts for would-be volunteers – the first runs from 2 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 27, 2018

The four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor will have four more televised debates scheduled this summer, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday. The quartet of debates kicks off in St. Petersburg June 9. From there, there will be a June 11 debate in Miramar, followed by July 18 in Fort Myers […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018

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Lydia Claire Brooks is closing up shop as a Tallahassee-based fundraising consultant and heading to Raleigh, she tells Florida Politics. There, she’ll be Finance Director for the North Carolina House Democratic Caucus. “North Carolina Democrats have a lot of opportunities this election cycle, and I’m excited to join Leader (Darren) Jackson and his team,” she […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2018

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Carlos Odio is stepping down as managing director of the Florida Alliance, a secretive group of high-value Democratic donors, Florida Politics has learned. Odio was a staff member in the Obama administration and is the son-in-law of embattled U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Chris Findlater, co-founder of online auto insurance business NetQuote and one of […]

Tag: Florida Democratic Party

Email insights: Democrats say Ron DeSantis running ‘slash-and-burn’ campaign

National Democrats aid Florida Democrats’ Puerto Rican voter outreach

Publix: Where shopping for influence is no longer a pleasure

Bill Nelson, Democrats to canvass state through holiday

Florida Democrats want Ron DeSantis to disclose Elliott Broidy connections

Florida Democrats take aim at GOP on anniversary of Obamacare repeal vote

Democrats holding ‘day of action’ ahead of HD 114 special election

Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls agree to four debates, differ on having more

Personnel note: Lydia Claire Brooks heading to North Carolina

Head of Democratic-aligned Florida Alliance stepping down