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Staff ReportsApril 27, 2018

Lately, Jacksonville politics has been fractious. A debate over JEA privatization, a hot-button topic for months, saw the culmination of claims and cross-claims of lies, betrayals, subterfuge and deception before Mayor Lenny Curry pulled the plug Thursday. As the political season approaches, locals may want to take a cue from gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, who made yet another […]

Drew WilsonApril 25, 2018

There’s four months left before Republicans pick their nominee in to replace Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Pensacola Rep. Frank White’s advantage could be a deciding factor in how the race shakes out. White has a little over $2 million banked for his campaign, including $1.5 million from himself, while his chief rival, former circuit […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018

In Jacksonville, tales of the next year of elections have just begun. In this edition: congressional fundraising. For those needing a guide to both contenders and pretenders, a look at the money (months before voters cast ballots) will tell that tale. Down the page, our story on City Council fundraising. Some candidates who are not […]

Drew WilsonApril 19, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White released a new video for his Attorney General campaign Wednesday outlining his pro-life views. The new ad, “Protecting Life,” is the third video released by the campaign since the freshman lawmaker entered the AG race last year. “I am 100 percent pro-life. Life begins at conception, and the most vulnerable […]

Drew WilsonApril 19, 2018

Travis Worl has been tapped as campaign manager for Tampa state Rep. Sean Shaw’s bid to replace termed-out Attorney General Pam Bondi, the campaign announced Wednesday. Worl’s extensive resume includes time with Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign, the Campaign to Reform Immigration Now, Sanford Bishop for Congress, Everytown for Gun Safety, the Human Rights Campaign, […]

Staff ReportsApril 13, 2018

In campaigns, there is always a watershed moment when all the gauzy, aspirational rhetoric fades — like so many temporary tattoos — replaced by the hard realities of campaign finance and infrastructure. For races on the 2018 ballot, we are there — even if some candidates haven’t figured it out. If one is looking to […]

Drew WilsonApril 12, 2018

Former circuit court judge and Republican candidate for Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Thursday that two more county sheriffs have endorsed her bid to succeed Pam Bondi in the fall. The endorsements came from Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett and Martin County Sheriff William Snyder, both Republicans. “Ensuring safety and security for every Floridian is […]

Peter SchorschApril 12, 2018

A new poll shows Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw running neck-and-neck with two of the four Republicans running against him in the race to replace Attorney General Pam Bondi in the fall. The PPP poll found Shaw, the leading Democratic candidate in the Cabinet race, one point behind former circuit court judge Ashley Moody, 34-33, […]

Drew WilsonApril 12, 2018

Former Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge and Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody finished March with more than $1.5 million on hand between her campaign account and political committee. “This unprecedented support of Floridians, both in personal endorsements and financial contributions, is a testament to the hard work of our campaign team and volunteers,” said Moody. […]

Peter SchorschApril 11, 2018

Jacksonville state Rep. Jay Fant knocked former judge Ashley Moody in a Tuesday email for campaign contributions she’s received from trial lawyers. Fant and Moody, along with Dover Rep. Ross Spano and Pensacola Rep. Frank White, are competing in the Republican primary to replace termed out Attorney General Pam Bondi in the fall. “Ashley Moody, […]

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Jacksonville Bold for 4.27.18 — Lessons learned

Frank White’s cash position an advantage in AG race

Jacksonville Bold for 4.20.18 — Can’t knock the hustle

Life begins at conception, Frank White says in new campaign video

AG hopeful Sean Shaw hires Hillary Clinton vet as campaign manager

Jacksonville Bold for 4.13.18 — Infrastructure week

Two more sheriffs endorse Ashley Moody for AG

For an ‘unknown,’ Democrat Sean Shaw polling well in Attorney General race

Ashley Moody reels in the money for Attorney General bid

Email insights: Jay Fant chides Ashley Moody over trial lawyer support