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Ana CeballosNovember 19, 2017

As Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel resigns in disgrace, the state party’s president, Sally Boynton Brown, came short of defending his inappropriate behavior toward women by saying she never experienced it and that she was “heartbroken” women did not feel comfortable coming to her with complaints. But two former staffers, who asked Florida Politics […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel said Friday he is resigning following reports that he would belittle and make suggestive remarks to women which created a hostile workplace environment. His tenure at the helm of the state’s party did not last a year, and his resignation will be formally submitted early next week. Judy Mount, […]

Scott PowersNovember 17, 2017

U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Orlando denounced reported conduct by Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel Friday though stopped short of describing it as sexual harassment. The former Orlando chief of police said she told Bittel that this morning. “As a former law enforcement officer and a member of Congress, sexual harassment is an issue […]

Scott PowersNovember 17, 2017

In the wake of reports that Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel created a hostile work environment for woman, all four leading Democratic candidates for governor — Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, and Winter Park businessman Chris King — swiftly called for his resignation Friday. Gillum […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Gwen Graham, a top Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has asked Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel to resign following reports that he was “creepy” and “demeaning” toward women in the workplace. Graham said this morning she called Bittel — who has apologized for his behavior and did not deny the account of six unnamed women who […]

Staff ReportsNovember 1, 2017

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Dan Newman, the Florida Democratic Party’s former House Victory Director, will join the Capital City Consulting lobbying firm in Tallahassee, the firm said Wednesday. Newman served as the Caucus Director for House Democratic Campaigns from the end of 2013 through June 2017 under Democratic Leaders Perry Thurston, Mark Pafford and Janet Cruz. “He oversaw record […]

Scott PowersOctober 27, 2017

Incoming Senate Democratic leader Jeff Clemens is not going to be at the Florida Democratic Party’s convention in Orlando this weekend. Clemens, dealing with the breaking news that he engaged in an extramarital affair with lobbyist Devon West, is spending time with family instead of with the party, spokesman Christian Ulvert said Friday. The news broke […]

Phil AmmannOctober 20, 2017

Any remaining doubts that national partisan politics are playing a big role in the St. Petersburg mayoral race have been answered. On Friday, the Florida Democratic Party debuted “Sunshine Vision,” a new ad highlighting the progress made by incumbent Mayor Rick Kriseman and his “bold leadership” for St. Petersburg. Kriseman faces former two-term Mayor Rick […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 19, 2017

Ahead of white nationalist Richard Spencer‘s speech in Gainesville Thursday, Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel issued a lengthy statement condemning the “neo-Nazi.” While Bittel was at it, he castigated Gov. Rick Scott for failing to condemn President Donald Trump and his “stunning lack of moral leadership,” adding that any politician who failed to offer such condemnation is “unfit […]

Staff ReportsOctober 13, 2017

Friday sees Sally Boynton Brown, the president of the Florida Democratic Party, in Jacksonville to address Democrats over lunch at the University of North Florida. She will take questions from students and outline FDP plans for 2018. And, in addition to the pizza being served, there may just be optimism in the air, with the local […]

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Florida Democratic Party president accused of ‘enabling’ chair’s inappropriate behavior

Florida Democratic Party leader resigns after complaints that he belittled women

Val Demings calls reported Stephen Bittel conduct ‘extremely inappropriate’

All four Democratic gubernatorial candidates call for Stephen Bittel’s resignation as Dem’s chair

Gwen Graham: Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel ‘must resign’

Personnel note: Dan Newman joins Capital City Consulting

Jeff Clemens not attending Democrats’ convention

New Florida Dems ad touts Rick Kriseman’s ‘Sunshine Vision,’ bashes Trump

Florida Democratic Party chair condemns Richard Spencer, slams Rick Scott as ‘unfit to lead’

Florida Dems’ president comes to Jacksonville as 2018 cycle revs up