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Ryan NicolJuly 13, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has long been aboard the Trump train, and now Donald Trump is returning the favor with an endorsement of the congressman’s re-election campaign. “Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida is one of the finest and most talented people in Congress,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “Strong on crime, the border, illegal immigration, the […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’ re-election bid in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “The endorsement indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate in the race and is a recommendation that our members and supporters vote for you,” […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is backing another Florida Republican congressman fighting for re-election, throwing its support behind U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. This is the second recent endorsement of a GOP congressman by the group, after U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo also earned its support earlier in the week. Gaetz represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District and has […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Fox News host Sean Hannity, who was an early backer of DeSantis’ campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Rick Scott, will be appearing alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Monday at campaign events in Fort Myers, Tampa Bay and Pensacola. In the morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Congressman DeSantis, a regular favorite guest for Fox […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is running for Governor, and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz are holding a pair of joint campaign rallies Saturday within Gaetz’ Northwest Florida district. The two Republicans, described as “absolute warriors” by President Donald Trump, will start their day in Pensacola with a 10:30 AM (CT) rally at the Polafox House, […]

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2018

The Republican challenging freshman U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District should put a little more thought into his messaging strategy. Cris Dosev this week chided President Donald Trump for his infidelities and lack of military service, which would be considered tone deaf for a candidate in nearly any Republican primary, none more […]

Peter SchorschDecember 12, 2017

Politicians are quick to criticize “the media” when they receive less-than-flattering news coverage. On the other hand, many lawmakers and candidates are embracing media — especially social media — as an efficient way to reach out to voters, offering unfiltered views on critical issues. Few politicos understand this new political reality better than Panhandle Republican […]

Phil AmmannJune 19, 2017

North Florida Republican Matt Gaetz will honor a local sailor who saved the life of a child involved in an automobile accident. Gaetz, who represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District, will give special recognition in a ceremony Monday for Petty Officer First Class Joseph Pellicano of Pace, a city in Santa Rosa County. On Jan. 16, […]

Michael MolineAugust 30, 2016

Candidate Mary Thomas was the target and beneficiary of late injections of political action committee money into Florida’s 2nd Congressional District race. The “North Florida Neighbors” super PAC dropped $3,540 into telephone calls intended to boost Neal Dunn, the Panama City urological surgeon fighting Thomas in the GOP primary. Thomas is general counsel to the Department of Elder Affairs […]

Associated PressAugust 30, 2016

A legislator who backed comments describing Black Lives Matter as a terrorist group and another who held an online giveaway of a semi-automatic rifle are among eight Republicans trying to succeed a retiring congressman in Florida’s conservative Panhandle. U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller‘s heavily conservative 1st Congressional District, which is home to five military installations and […]

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Matt Gaetz endorsed by Florida Right to Life

Matt Gaetz gets backing of Humane Society Legislative Fund

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Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz teaming up for two campaign rallies Saturday

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Matt Gaetz to honor local hero who saved toddler in automobile crash

Mary Thomas targeted, boosted by late super PAC money in CD 2

Matt Gaetz, Greg Evers among candidates in Florida’s 1st District