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Peter SchorschJune 1, 2018

The literary field of semiotics, as articulated by French theorist Ferdinand de Saussure, boils down to a relationship between signs and their intended meaning. The ultimate meaning of those signs is not fixed; rather, it moves with cultural interpretation. As we find ourselves now less than three months before primary elections for the 2018 ballot, we […]

Staff ReportsMay 25, 2018

We’ve reached the point in the primary cycle where, by now, campaign groundwork and infrastructure should be well underway. Bold is offering evidence of that proposition. Smart candidates are bringing out the big endorsements, and less seasoned candidates making career-killing gaffes. The operatives are talking. If our Jacksonville correspondent isn’t typing, odds are good he […]

Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Three more county sheriffs announced their support for Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody Tuesday, piling on to her insurmountable lead in law enforcement endorsements. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter and Jefferson County Sheriff Alfred Kenneth ‘Mac’ McNeill, Jr. joined the three-dozen Republican sheriffs who have already endorsed Moody, a former […]

Staff ReportsMay 18, 2018

As Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is fond of saying: politics is a “relationship business.” So, this edition of Bold spotlights the utility of political friendships. Whether running for Congress or state or local office, you’d better have your friends’ endorsements (well-timed) and the interest of the donor class (early, and often). In each category, there will be […]

Drew WilsonMay 11, 2018

Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody is tightening the margin between her and Pensacola Rep. Frank White after bringing in more than $325,000 in April contributions. Moody’s reports showed $151,660 raised for her campaign account and another $174,500 for her political committee, Friends of Ashley Moody. That’s more than double the $161,747 White raised over the […]

Staff ReportsMay 11, 2018

August primaries are close to three months away. Vote by mail ballots will go out sooner than that. What that means is the time is now for candidates to show what their operations on the state and federal level really look like. And on the local level, where elections are still farther away, it’s infrastructure-building […]

Phil AmmannMay 7, 2018

As the 2018 election cycle heats up, there’s no shortage of easy targets for campaigns and candidates. Attorney General hopeful Jay Fant has been quick to bash his opponent for taking campaign contributions from trial attorneys. Fant — himself an attorney — took former Hillsborough judge Ashley Moody to task in a recent email fundraising plea: […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Richard Corcoran promises to make a big announcement this week, but, at this point in the election cycle, what it will be is anyone’s guess. By now, the Pasco Republican was supposed to have made the GOP primary for Florida governor a three horse race, but, for a variety of reasons, Corcoran is still on […]

Staff ReportsMay 4, 2018

Congressional candidates finish qualifying this week, setting the stage for a 3+ month sprint to nominations. Virtually every Congressional incumbent, save John Rutherford, will face a primary. Ted Yoho faces nominal competition for what could be his final term; Al Lawson faces more than a symbolic challenge in the form of Alvin Brown in Congressional District 5. We are a few weeks […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 3, 2018

Widely expected to seek another political office, Florida state House Speaker Richard Corcoran delivered a cryptic update on Thursday via Twitter. To those curious of the term-limited Land O’ Lakes Republican’s next move: “stay tuned.” I’ll have a big announcement to make next week – stay tuned! — Richard Corcoran (@richardcorcoran) May 3, 2018 Following the […]

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Matt Gaetz. Image via AP.

Jacksonville Bold for 6.1.18 — Signs and symbols

Jacksonville Bold for 5.25.18 — Game theory

Ashley Moody adds trio of sheriff endorsements

Jacksonville Bold for 5.18.18 — Relationship business

Ashley Moody closing money gap with Frank White

Jacksonville Bold for 5.11.18 — Buy the ticket, take the ride

Fundraising from attorneys may be easier for Jay Fant, if he didn’t bash trial lawyers first

Who will have the ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Richard Corcoran?

Jacksonville Bold for 5.4.18 — Qualifying Week

Richard Corcoran teases ‘big announcement’