Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

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 […]

Scott PowersSeptember 10, 2018

In 2017 the Florida Legislature acknowledged and apologized for one of Florida’s ugliest recorded events of 20th-century racism. Yet barring a late surprise it would be left to the next state government to address the Groveland Four, and all four Democratic Florida Cabinet nominees pledged they would move swiftly, if elected, to issue long-sought pardons. […]

Blake DowlingSeptember 8, 2018

As the glow of opening college football weekend wears off, and the tornado of Andrew Gillum versus Ron DeSantis begins, I read a very refreshing column this week from Skip Foster about non-biased reporting. Bottom line: If both sides of the coin are giving you heat, you must be playing it fair. However, I did […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 7, 2018

Jimmy Patronis, the Republican seeking to stay as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, is set to release his first ad of the general election campaign touting his work on a bill supporting first responders. The bill, which expanded workers’ compensation benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, was passed earlier this year. Patronis advocated for […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2018

Led by blistering attacks from Gov. Rick Scott, Republican candidates kicked off their unity rally in Orlando Thursday morning declaring that this year’s election offers stark choices that boil down to capitalism versus socialism. Scott, the nominee for U.S. Senate; gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis; the rest of Florida’s cabinet; and the rest of the Republican Party’s nominees […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 5, 2018

Jimmy Patronis has hit another fundraising milestone, crossing the $5 million mark in his campaign to hold onto his position as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Patronis met the mark after a full accounting of August fundraising numbers. In total, his campaign raised nearly $230,000 in August. Patronis’ political committee, Treasure Florida, added about $350,000 on […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has now added his support to another statewide race, announcing he’s backing Jimmy Patronis for re-election as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. Rubio previously stepped into the race for Agriculture Commissioner as well, backing Matt Caldwell in the primary, even hitting the campaign trail on his behalf. Caldwell went on to win […]

Drew WilsonAugust 30, 2018

The nations largest public employee union has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced its endorsement Thursday, two days after Gillum defied every pre-election poll and came out on top in the five-way Democratic primary for Governor. “Andrew Gillum understands the issues facing Florida’s working families because […]

Tag: Jimmy Patronis
Some of the gear used to skim financial cards siezed in Hernando County. Image via Florida Commissioner of Agriculture.

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

Democrats for Cabinet calling for Groveland Four pardons, Republicans mum

Blake Dowling: It’s time for politics … and college football

Jimmy Patronis touts work for first responders in new ad

Republicans: This election is stark choice of capitalism versus radicalism

Jimmy Patronis passes $5 million mark in fundraising

Jimmy Patronis gets Marco Rubio’s endorsement for CFO

Public employee union endorses Andrew Gillum, Nikki Fried