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A.G. GancarskiAugust 5, 2016

John Rutherford and Bill McClure were both on-the-spot last weekend during a motorist rescue operation on Interstate 95. And on Thursday, the two Congressional District 4 Republican candidates were linked once more, as the top two finishers in the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce straw poll. This poll lacked the drama of the one held […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Lions … tigers … bears … and GOP Congressional candidates. All will be at the Jacksonville Zoo Tuesday for a forum involving 4th Congressional District Republicans. One caveat, however: none of the Republicans will be in cages. The forum will be held in the Samburu Room, under the auspices of the Northside Business Leaders, starting […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Hans Tanzler introduced himself to Northeast Florida voters on horseback, brandishing a rifle, and telling President Barack Obama that “we the people [say] ‘get out of our town.'” Bill McClure introduced himself to voters outside of St. Johns County with his “Washington Insider Party” ad, naming Tanzler as one of three “career politicians” Nancy Pelosi would like to […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 1, 2016

As August begins, the most interesting narrative in the GOP primary race in Florida’s 4th Congressional District is the back-and-forth between John Rutherford and Hans Tanzler. Rutherford and Tanzler have the most robust fundraising and the strongest organizations in the field, and the two Jacksonville Republicans are turning their resources increasingly on each other. A hint of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

The two leading candidates in the GOP race in Congressional District 4, Hans Tanzler and John Rutherford, both donated money to Charlie Crist when Crist was a Republican. At the time, that wasn’t a political liability. Years later, however, donations to Crist have become more controversial, and Republicans of a certain age are compelled to answer for them. […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

With just over a month until the Aug. 30 primary and amidst much speculation about what it might contain, Congressional District 4 Republican candidate Hans Tanzler has finally released his financial disclosure. Among the salient points, the 18 pages of Tanzler’s financial disclosure reveal he has a healthy retirement plan from his stint as general counsel, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

Julia Fletcher, a Navy intelligence veteran who withdrew her candidacy in Florida’s 4th Congressional District in June, endorsed John Rutherford Friday. “John Rutherford is a street-hardened realist with a record that demonstrates care for every citizen,” said Fletcher. “John’s honest, pragmatic, and altruistic service to our community and his willingness to examine the issues and to listen closely […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

A new ad from Congressional District 4 Republican Hans Tanzler attempts to draw “contrasts” between him and his opponent, “Liberal John Rutherford.” Tanzler’s ad paints a picture of Rutherford as a tax-and-spend liberal who opposes the National Rifle Association. “Liberal John Rutherford grew government spending. Fought for higher taxes. And opposed the NRA. Rutherford also made Jacksonville […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2016

On Friday, the Lake Ray campaign in Northeast Florida’s Congressional District 4 announced the backing of the National Rifle Association. The deciding factor was Ray’s legislative support for NRA priorities, which made him a “solidly pro-gun candidate …. who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2016

Six candidates for the Republican nomination in Northeast Florida’s Congressional District 4 squared off Thursday at the Jacksonville Bar debate. Hans Tanzler, John Rutherford, Lake Ray, Bill McClure, Deborah Katz Pueschel, and Stephen Kaufman were all on hand. Ed Malin was not. **** The opening statements set the tone. Kaufman looks forward to “working with President Trump,” and is running because […]

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John Rutherford wins St. Johns Chamber straw poll; Bill McClure comes in second

CD 4 Republicans to face off Tuesday at Jacksonville Zoo

Hans Tanzler, Bill McClure vow to repeal ObamaCare

In congressional campaign, it’s getting personal between John Rutherford and Hans Tanzler

Hans Tanzler, John Rutherford ops spar over Charlie Crist contributions

Congressional candidate Hans Tanzler finally releases his financial disclosure

Former CD 4 candidate Julia Fletcher endorses John Rutherford

Hans Tanzler ad slams ‘liberal John Rutherford’

NRA backs Lake Ray in Congressional District 4

CD 4 Republicans square off in Jacksonville Bar debate