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Drew WilsonApril 10, 2018

Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw brought in more than $211,000 last month for his bid to replace termed-out Attorney General Pam Bondi in the fall. “The support our campaign has received over the last month is a clear sign of the enthusiasm Floridians have for returning the office of the Attorney General back to the […]

Phil AmmannApril 6, 2018

In this week’s Bold, a recurring motif … pitched political speech. From a senator saying the president could kick off the next Great Depression, to a gubernatorial campaign telling an opponent is DOA, the knives were out. Shivs went toward Jacksonville’s mayor for exploring the value of JEA. And toward a chair of a local party […]

Drew WilsonApril 2, 2018

Republican Alex Andrade picked up an endorsement Monday from current House District 2 Rep. Frank White, who is vacating his seat to run in the Republican Primary for Attorney General. “Service to our community in the Florida House of Representatives is an honor and it is important to me that our community continues to have […]

Staff ReportsMarch 30, 2018

Flowers are blooming. The chill of March fades into April and May heat. And just like the cycle of nature, the cycle of campaigns is kicking off anew. In Congressional races, we are starting to see real action. Political action committees are kicking up, and so is the end of quarter fundraising. What this means: […]

Drew WilsonMarch 29, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White shared his testimony of becoming a Christian in a new video released by his Attorney General campaign ahead of the Easter holiday. The new ad is the second video White’s campaign has put out since he filed for AG in October. “I am a Christian. Jesus Christ changed my life,” […]

Staff ReportsMarch 23, 2018

Readers may note a focus on campaigns in Jacksonville Bold this week. With the Legislative Session over, we are now heading into campaign season. While Gov. Rick Scott seeks the right time to launch his bid for the U.S. Senate against Bill Nelson, facing no primary competition if he does so, pretty much everyone else […]

Drew WilsonMarch 15, 2018

Gulf Breeze Republican Alex Andrade hit the $75,000 mark in total fundraising after bringing in $7,825 for his House District 2 campaign in February. HD 2 is currently held by freshman Republican Rep. Frank White, who decided last year he would forego re-election to run for Attorney General. Andrade opened his campaign account in November, […]

Staff ReportsMarch 15, 2018

The 2018 Legislative Session finally wrapped. Now, in front of us, the madcap dash to the 2018 primaries in August is about to hit full stride. For Jacksonville area voters, especially Democrats, these are exciting times. From competitive races for Congress to state Senate and state House, there are choices on the ballot. And narratives. […]

Peter SchorschMarch 9, 2018

Jacksonville Bold for 3.9.18 — Cheat sheet The Legislative Session is ending; hopefully, sooner than later. And campaign season is heating up. New candidates in state House races … and old back stories. And Mayor Lenny Curry — “Our Mayor,” per the branding — is seeking four more years. Former City Council members seek a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 2, 2018

With competitive Democratic primaries, the tail end of the Legislative Session, and local City Hall intrigue, there is a lot to unpack. However, we have not arrived at the point in the narrative with a great deal of resolution. At least not yet. In a literary sense, this is known as foreshadowing. Money has not […]

Tag: Frank White

Sean Shaw raises $211K for AG bid in March

Jacksonville Bold for 4.6.18 — Shiv season

Frank White endorses Alex Andrade as HD 2 successor

Jacksonville Bold for 3.30.18 — And the campaigns begin

Frank White talks faith in new ad

Jacksonville Bold for 3.23.18 — Five months to go

Alex Andrade hits $75K raised in HD 2 race

Jacksonville Bold for 3.16.18 — Bottom line

Jacksonville Bold for 3.9.18 — Cheat sheet

Jacksonville Bold for 3.2.18 — March Madness