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Drew WilsonJuly 12, 2018

A new poll of the Republican primary for Attorney General finds Pensacola state Rep. Frank White with an outside-the-margin-of-error lead over former circuit court judge Ashley Moody. The St. Pete Polls survey, commissioned by Florida Politics, showed White with 26 percent support among active Republican primary voters compared to 19 percent support for Moody. The […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Frank White announced an endorsement from Florida Right to Life Tuesday by rolling out a new campaign ad. The hardline pro-life group, which opposes all abortion even in cases of rape or incest, sent the Pensacola Republican a letter saying that their endorsement “indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate […]

Ryan NicolJuly 10, 2018

Yet another statewide Republican candidate — attorney general hopeful Frank White — is hammering environmental advocacy group Bullsugar over its questionnaire regarding Florida’s algae bloom problem. The questionnaire is highly critical of the sugar industry, including questions such as “Do you agree that your campaign will be sugar-free, accepting no contributions from any source with ties to […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the state’s largest professional trade association, Florida Realtors, handed out endorsements Monday in the statewide races for Florida Governor and Cabinet. “The health of Florida’s real estate industry and its economy go hand-in-hand,” said Bill Martin, CEO of Florida Realtors. “We need elected officials who understand this relationship and will work tirelessly to […]

Jacob OglesJuly 8, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, Attorney General candidate Frank White and Agriculture Commissioner candidate Matt Caldwell each won the straw poll Sunday held by the Republican Party of Brevard’s Council of Clubs. In the Governor’s race, Putnam won 229 votes compared to 192 for U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, with Melbourne Republican Bob White also pulling in 149 […]

Staff ReportsJuly 6, 2018

After a brief sabbatical, Bold is back. The campaign season — local state House and Senate races and special elections, and statewide battles — is in full swing. Competitive races abound up and down the ballot, along with more than a few cakewalks. Since we took our break, we’ve also seen a new Jacksonville City […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw announced a new video ad for his Attorney General campaign Monday. “When I launched this campaign, my only concern was the needs of the people of Florida,” Shaw said in a press release. “When the experts said to stay silent, I vowed to be the loudest voice in the room […]

Scott PowersJune 29, 2018

Warning that Florida is under attack by liberals and needs a defender, state Rep. Frank White vowed to follow conservative values and be a strict constitutionalist if elected the state’s attorney general. In a speech Friday at the Florida GOP Sunshine Summit, White pledged to be anti-abortion, fight against “the deep state,” and defend the Second Amendment […]

Scott PowersJune 29, 2018

In a Republican Party of Florida Sunshine Summit full of red-meat conservative discussions, attorney general candidate Ashley Moody kept it basic Friday, repeatedly stressing her passion for rule of law. “I was raised to believe in the in the importance of our family, my faith, and to respect the rule of law,” said the former […]

Scott PowersJune 26, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody has pulled together a statewide grassroots committee with more than 150 members, her campaign announced Tuesday. “Our campaign to serve as the state’s top prosecutor continues to build upon the significant endorsements of 42 of 49 Republican sheriffs, the Florida Police Benevolent Association, 12 of 20 State Attorneys, and […]

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Frank White now leads Ashley Moody in AG race, poll says

Frank White releases ad touting Florida Right to Life endorsement

Another statewide candidate blasts Bullsugar over questionnaire

Florida Realtors announce their picks for statewide races: Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis, Denise Grimsley

Adam Putnam, Frank White, Matt Caldwell win Brevard GOP straw poll

Jacksonville Bold for 7.6.18 — Fireworks or fizzle?

Sean Shaw releases first video for Attorney General bid

Frank White pledges to follow conservative values if elected Attorney General

Ashley Moody stresses her passion for rule of law

Ashley Moody announces 150-member grassroots committee