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Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2017

Tallahassee Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum doesn’t have a pick in the election Saturday for Florida Democratic Party chair, but he does believe the process needs serious reform. “I think we’ve had too many instances of the pooh-bah’s of the party stepping in, chasing rules, creating all kinds of situations under which we can […]

Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2017

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry took a victory lap on Facebook this week. “2.5 years in office. Much done- pension reform, public safety investments, board reforms, reforms on how we serve kids, storm prep & relief, infrastructure, etc. The list goes on. However, that’s yesterday. I’m focused on winning today. Big things ahead. Love y’all Duval. […]

Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2017

Gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine maintained his huge fundraising lead in the Democratic Primary with another $1 million raised last month between his campaign and committee accounts. “In a big state like Florida, with over 20 million residents and ten media markets, resources are a key benchmark for running a successful statewide campaign. In his first […]

Ana CeballosDecember 7, 2017

After saying that politicians in Tallahassee treat Session and committee weeks like it’s “spring break,” Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham said Thursday that if she becomes Governor “the party is over.” “It’s time our public servants truly serve the people and that can only happen when politicians stop serving themselves,” Graham said at a press […]

Jim RosicaDecember 7, 2017

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In what is likely a dead-on-arrival proposal, two South Florida lawmakers said they will push for a legislatively-initiated state constitutional amendment approving Medicaid expansion in Florida. Sen. Annette Taddeo of Miami and Rep. Lori Berman of Lantana, both Democrats, announced their resolutions (SJR 1136 and HJR 911) at Thursday press conference in the Capitol. “The resolutions will put before the […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 5, 2017

The Democratic race for Governor is beginning to heat up, and the Jacksonville Young Democrats are offering chances to meet with candidates via cocktail mixers in the coming months. Democratic candidates thus far have largely concentrated their efforts south of I-4, but Jacksonville’s young Democrats are clearly looking to change that. The “Cocktails with a […]

Peter SchorschDecember 5, 2017

A new poll from St. Leo University found Gov. Rick Scott has surpassed U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup in for Nelson’s seat in 2018. The poll, conducted online between Nov. 19 and Nov. 24, showed Scott with a double-digit lead over Nelson in the matchup, 42-32, with 8 percent preferring another […]

Scott PowersNovember 30, 2017

Gwen Graham is moving to Orlando. At least her gubernatorial campaign is doing so. The campaign confirmed Thursday that it’s moving its headquarters from Tallahassee, her home for decades, to settle into the City Beautiful, taking advantage of its centralized location to better accommodate campaigning and putting focus on the I-4 corridor battle. The campaign […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 29, 2017

Gwen Graham endorsed federal legislation on Wednesday that would grant permanent residency to Haitians and Central Americans who are living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status. Known as the ESPERER Act, the bill would benefit the more than 300,000 Haitians, Nicaraguans, Hondurans and Salvadorans currently living in the U.S. through TPS, according to Graham. […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 25, 2017

Black Friday brings sad tidings for those hoping attorney John Morgan would jump into the Democratic race for Florida Governor. Via Facebook, Morgan wrote Friday morning that “while it’s amazing to be leading the polls for Governor without being a candidate I can’t muster the enthusiasm to run for the nomination.” “And I can’t muster enthusiasm for […]

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Andrew Gillum wants reforms in electing Florida Democratic Party chair

Jacksonville Bold for 12.8.17 — Progress report

Philip Levine tops $1 million in November for campaign and political committee

Gwen Graham to ‘chummy’ politicians: ‘When I’m Governor, the party is over’

Annette Taddeo, Lori Berman press for Medicaid expansion by ballot

Jacksonville Young Democrats to host cocktail mixers with gubernatorial candidates

Hmmm … poll shows Rick Scott with 10-point lead over Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate seat

Gwen Graham moving campaign HQ to Orlando

Gwen Graham backs push for Haitian residency

John Morgan leaving Democratic party, won’t seek its nomination for Governor