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Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King told a room full of gun-control activists Wednesday that he’s carrying a big agenda for them if he’s elected governor but that he’s got some doubts about how much of it could be enacted, short of a Constitutional Amendment. King, the Winter Park entrepreneur, has embraced the full Democratic platform […]

Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham has launched her first television commercial in the Tampa and Orlando markets, a spot that introduces her as a mom, PTA president, daughter of Bob Graham, and someone who seeks to take back Tallahassee from Republicans. The 30-second spot “Service” begins with collages of Graham’s life with her children and […]

Scott PowersJune 6, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King is releasing a digital ad Wednesday that offers a broad, introductory look at his life, career, and positions on issues ranging from affordable housing to guns, and health care to criminal justice reform. “I am the outsider with new ideas and fresh vision who is willing to display the political […]

Scott PowersJune 5, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham pledged Tuesday to do whatever is possible to expand Medicaid in Florida including getting behind a Constitutional amendment drive if she, as governor, cannot convince the Florida Legislature to accept the federal program. Graham met Tuesday with a roundtable of health care leaders at the Florida Hospital Association offices in […]

Joe HendersonJune 5, 2018

So-called “conversion therapy” is only a thing because a segment of wingnut nation considers it a sacred duty to force its values on everyone. The practice goes on because too many lawmakers look the other way. But it’s not therapy at all, at least as reasonably educated people understand the practice. It is, instead, medieval quackery […]

Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham has announced another endorsement, earning support from Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. “As we mark the beginning of Pride Month, I’m excited to announce my endorsement of Gwen Graham, a champion for LGBTQ rights and equality,” he said. Trantalis became the first openly gay mayor ever elected in Fort Lauderdale […]

Scott PowersJune 4, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum announced Monday he has received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat with a reputation as a strong progressive from the Silicon Valley area of California. Khanna came out with the endorsement in a tweet posted Monday morning on Twitter. “Proud to endorse @AndrewGillum for Governor of Florida. […]

Scott PowersJune 4, 2018

Palm Beach billionaire real estate investor Jeff Greene has made it official, filing to enter the Florida governor’s race as a Democrat. As first reported in Sunburn, Greene, 63, filed his paperwork to open a campaign account late Friday, and the Florida Division of Elections posted it Monday morning. He has not yet made a […]

Scott PowersJune 4, 2018

Gwen Graham plans to go up with her first TV commercials Wednesday in the Orlando and Tampa markets. Her campaign announced Monday morning it is spending more than $1 million on its initial TV buy in the two I-4 corridor markets. Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has been blanketing television statewide since January. Winter […]

Scott PowersJune 4, 2018

Philip Levine continues to set the fundraising pace for Democrats running for governor, raising $1.3 million in May and matching that with another $1.3 million of his own money, his campaign announced Monday. With that $2.6 million haul, Levine’s official campaign and his independent political committee All About Florida combined now have brought in more […]

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Chris King tempers expectations on his big gun agenda

Gwen Graham’s first TV spot: PTA mom, Bob Graham’s daughter, end Republican rule

Chris King releases new digital ad, ‘Being Bold’

Gwen Graham would seek Constitutional amendment if needed to expand Medicaid

Joe Henderson: Gwen Graham makes stand against conversion therapy quackery

Fort Lauderdale mayor endorses Gwen Graham for governor

Andrew Gillum touts endorsement from California Congressman Ro Khanna

Jeff Greene enters Governor’s race

Gwen Graham set to hit TV in Orlando, Tampa Wednesday

Philip Levine raises $1.3 million in May, matches it with his own money