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Drew WilsonSeptember 28, 2018

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A new poll conducted last week by the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum has increased his lead over Republican opponent Ron DeSantis to 6-points The poll, conducted Sept. 19 through Sept. 24, found the Tallahassee Mayor and his Lieutenant Governor pick, Orlando-area businessman Chris King, with a 48-42 percent lead […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

A new digital ad is out hitting Jeremy Ring, the Democratic candidate for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, over his past work at a lobbying firm while holding his role as a state Senator. The ad, titled “Lobbyist,” was released by Treasure Florida, the political committee of his Republican opponent in the CFO race, Jimmy Patronis. […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 25, 2018

State Sen. Jeremy Ring, the Democratic nominee for Florida Chief Financial Officer, is hitting back hard against a website that highlights his supporters with criminal pasts. Behind the site is the re-election campaign of Ring’s Republican opponent, incumbent CFO Jimmy Patronis. Now, Ring is playing the same trick with Patronis’ donors, some of whom have faced their […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 24, 2018

Embezzlement. Sexual harassment. Identity theft. Prostitution. The crimes seem the type Florida’s chief financial officer might investigate, but a new website says Democrat Jeremy Ring turns to criminals guilty of these activities for support. The new website RingsCriminalRing.com, launched by Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis’ re-election campaign, highlights the rap sheets of Ring’s donors […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 22, 2018

Political season continues with candidates shaking hands and raising funds while running aggressively in Florida, the third-most populous state of the union. So where can you find candidates rallying support near you? Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis rallies voters in Sarasota today. The former Ponte Vedra congressman will speak at Dolphin Aviation, a popular gathering […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 20, 2018

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Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is making his first campaign stop in Pinellas County since his surprise victory in the Democratic primary for Governor. Gillum and incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson are featured speakers at the Pinellas County ‘Democrats’ Wave to Victory’ dinner this Saturday at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon. The event is the […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 20, 2018

Florida Realtors PAC, the political arm of the state’s largest professional association, issued endorsements in statewide races and a bundle of legislative districts Wednesday. The group released three waves of endorsements ahead of the Aug. 28 primary election. Now that the title cards are set, their list of preferred candidates received a few adjustments. Republican […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2018

If you pay close attention to the national political reporters, a blue wave the size of the one that capsized the Poseidon is about to usher in Democratic control of the U.S. House and possibly the Senate. The significant forecasters, including Nate Silver‘s FiveThirtyEight, the Cook Political Report, and Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball basically give […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring, the former Yahoo! executive and state Senator running for CFO, told Florida Politics Monday that Republican claims that Andrew Gillum is a “socialist” amount to more “dog whistle” politics. “It’s out of a 101 playbook,” Ring said when asked, adding that it doesn’t seem to be “getting traction” given Gillum’s polling lead with […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 17, 2018

Margate Democrat Jeremy Ring, a former state Senator and current Democratic nominee for Chief Financial Officer, will address Jacksonville Democrats tonight. Ring will speak to the Duval Democrats at their normal monthly meeting (held at the IBEW Union Hall) at 6 p.m. Monday evening. Ring is running against incumbent Panama City Republican Jimmy Patronis, a gubernatorial appointee […]

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New ad dings Jeremy Ring over past lobbying work

Jeremy Ring returns fire with list of dodgy Jimmy Patronis donors

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Andrew Gillum to make first Pinellas appearance since primary win

Yard signs: Florida Realtors announce November election endorsements

Something very weird is happening in Florida politics …

Socialist smear on Andrew Gillum another GOP ‘dog whistle,’ says Jeremy Ring

Jeremy Ring courts Jacksonville Democrats Monday night