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A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

On Friday, the Lake Ray campaign in Northeast Florida’s Congressional District 4 announced the backing of the National Rifle Association. The deciding factor was Ray’s legislative support for NRA priorities, which made him a “solidly pro-gun candidate …. who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

In the Congressional District 4 race, the Personhood FL ProLife PAC endorsed Hans Tanzler, his campaign announced Thursday. “Personhood FL ProLife PAC has … endorsed candidates who have committed to protecting all innocent human life, without exception,” said PAC Chair Bryan Longworth. “It’s no longer sufficient to merely be against abortion in certain circumstances. Being pro-life in […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 27, 2016

The Congressional District 4 GOP race thus far has been a race to the right. And in that context comes Hans Tanzler‘s recent attacks on John Rutherford for the former Jacksonville sheriff’s opposition to the death penalty. On Wednesday morning, Tanzler sent out a press release saying “I am not sure that with a blanket approach to this […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 25, 2016

Despite serving with his opponent, Bill McClure, on the St. Johns County Commission, Rachael Bennett is backing Hans Tanzler in the GOP race for the nomination in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. “Hans Tanzler is the leader we need in Washington,” said Bennett. “His deep roots in our area, his rock-solid conservative convictions, and the fact that he’s not a career […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

“Washington failed to protect our borders and failed to get serious about the threat of radical Islamic terrorism.” This declaration from John Rutherford, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida’s 4th Congressional District, launches his latest television ad. The 30-second spot, running on both cable and broadcast currently, reinforces themes the former Jacksonville sheriff […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 19, 2016

Hans Tanzler, one of the Republicans running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, has studiously crafted an image as a “conservative outsider” during his campaign. In fact, Wednesday evening finds Tanzler as a “special guest speaker” at a fundraising event for the “Conservative Outsider” political committee. The committee predated Tanzler entering the congressional race; contributions from a vice […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 18, 2016

Bill McClure, a Republican running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, has messaged heavily during this campaign against both Jacksonville’s referendum to extend a current half-cent tax to address the unfunded pension liability, and against public pensions in general. The latest example of his rhetoric, “When elected to Congress I will decline all congressional pension benefits ... […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 15, 2016

John Rutherford, running as a Republican from Florida’s 4th Congressional District, leaked his campaign finance information early to the Florida Times-Union. So, it was known that Rutherford had raised $373,570, and had $255,856 on hand as of June 30. Less well known: the diverse group of contributors who support Rutherford’s campaign for Congress. Parvez Ahmed, a member of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 15, 2016

St. Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure, one of many vying for the Republican nomination in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, has raised $450 so far in the campaign through Jun. 30, with $250 of itemized contributions. He’s running his operation off of a $100,000 personal loan, and he still has $83,895 on hand, after spending $16,554 thus […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 15, 2016

Lake Ray, a Republican running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, has over $142,000 on hand as of June 30, according to his Federal Election Commission filing. Of that total, $100,000 comes from a personal loan to his campaign. Beyond the loan, Ray has raised $68,750 and spent $26,321. Among the bigger names on his contributor […]

Tag: Florida’s 4th Congressional District

NRA backs Lake Ray in Congressional District 4

Pro-life PAC backs Hans Tanzler for Congress

Hans Tanzler attacks John Rutherford on death penalty opposition

Rachael Bennett backs Hans Tanzler in CD 4

New John Rutherford ad hits border security, anti-terror themes

Hans Tanzler’s outsider persona does not match his insider game

Pension tax critic Bill McClure is part of the Florida Retirement System

John Rutherford draws campaign support from diverse sources

Bill McClure has raised just $450 so far for congressional campaign

Congressional candidate Lake Ray has $142K on hand, $100K from personal loan

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