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Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2016

If you work in the political process, your email inbox won’t go five minutes without being filled with yet another fundraising appeal from some candidate running for some office. Representing multi-million-dollar companies, Florida lobbyists are especially inundated with these solicitations for campaign donations. Ninety-nine percent of the time, these emails are deleted as quickly as […]

Staff ReportsJuly 26, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Association of REALTORS, Florida Medical Association and the National Rifle Association — issued endorsements. — Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe has thrown his support behind Patrick Murphy. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 26, 2016

The Florida Medical Association has thrown its support behind Dana Young. The organization’s political committee announced Tuesday it was endorsing Young in her Senate District 18 bid. In a letter to the Tampa Republican, Dr. Chris Pittman, the president of FMA PAC, said the organization looked forward to working with Young “to address health policy […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 26, 2016

Marco Rubio has earned the support of the Florida Medical Association. The Florida Medical Association PAC announced it was endorsing Rubio in his re-election bid. “Sen. Rubio has always valued the relationship between physicians and patients and has been a strong advocate for eliminating government bureaucracy that limits access to care,” said Dr. Chris Pittman, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 21, 2016

Sumter County Commissioner Don Hahnfeldt has received the backing of the Florida Medical Association in his bid for House District 33. The FMA PAC, the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, made the endorsement. “The FMA PAC is proud to endorse Commissioner Don Hahnfeldt for the Florida House. As a commissioner in Sumter County representing The Villages, he […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 6, 2015

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Despite running unopposed, Jacksonville Republican Representative Jay Fant understands the importance of fundraising; October, with $19,700 brought in, was his best month in the current cycle. Maxing out: the Jacksonville Association of Firefighters; Florida Blue; John Rood’s Vestcor; Florida Medical Association PAC; Florida CPA PAC; Florida East Coast Industries; the Peyton family’s Gate Petroleum; and […]

Phil AmmannJuly 27, 2015

Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) is endorsing dermatologist Ralph Massullo in his bid for Florida House District 34. In announcing the group’s support, FMA PAC President Chris Pittman noted the importance of supporting one of their own. “As founder and president of his dermatology practice,” Pittman said Monday in a statement, “Dr. Massullo has […]

Phil AmmannDecember 19, 2014

Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) is endorsing Republican Mike Davis today in his bid for the House District 17 special election. In giving its support, FMA PAC President Dr. Ralph Nobo cited Davis’ understanding the importance of health care as the third-generation small business owner of A.D. Davis Construction in St. Augustine. “As a […]

Phil AmmannDecember 18, 2014

Republican Paul Renner once again received the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), this time in his bid for House District 24. “From his military service to prosecuting serious felons as a former lead trial attorney, Paul Renner has demonstrated his commitment to public service,” said FMA PAC President Dr. Ralph Nobo in […]

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Endorsement watch: Florida Medical Association, NRA, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Florida Medical Association endorses Dana Young in SD 18

Florida Medical Association PAC endorses Marco Rubio

Florida Medical Association endorses Don Hahnfeldt in HD 33

HD 15 Rep Jay Fant scores big in October fundraising haul

FMA PAC endorses one of their own, Ralph Massullo for House District 34

FMA PAC endorses Mike Davis for House District 17

Florida Medical Association PAC (again) endorses Paul Renner