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A.G. GancarskiAugust 29, 2016

Among the interesting buzzer-beater donations in Congressional District 4 and 5 races: traditional GOP donor Peter Rummell, who cooled on John Rutherford in CD 4, played in the CD 5 Democratic primary against Corrine Brown. Yes, more GOP establishment money — in the form of a $1,000 check from Rummell — found its way to 5th Congressional District Democrat […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 26, 2016

Despite recent public polling that shows Hans Tanzler running third in Florida’s 4th Congressional District race, his campaign says it is optimistic as Election Day approaches. For one thing, new money — $10,400 of it — came in on Aug. 23. More important, Tanzler’s camp says, its internal polls are showing a trend of undecided voters breaking toward […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 26, 2016

There’s something about the last days of the brutal campaign in Florida’s 4th Congressional District that has candidates pushing out “family values” ads, apparently, as candidates Bill McClure and Hans Tanzler each have ads designed to bolster their positives in this realm. McClure and Tanzler are headed in opposite directions in the polls: McClure is in fourth place […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 26, 2016

A new ad from “Conservative Outsider,” a political committee which supports Hans Tanzler in the GOP primary in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, contends the two opponents ahead of Tanzler in the latest public poll of the race are soft on immigration and “beloved by the establishment.” That trope, established within the first three seconds of the advert, is interesting […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 25, 2016

Fundraising continues in the Congressional District 4 race for Republicans John Rutherford and Lake Ray. New money totaling $14,600 of came into Rutherford’s campaign on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24, though some of that will be earmarked for the general election. Rutherford has been bringing in contributions and personal loans since the pre-primary filing, with those […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 24, 2016

With just days until the primary, John Rutherford has an edge over his opponents in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. A new poll by St. Pete Polls found Rutherford leads the pack with 33 percent support. The poll, conducted for FloridaPolitics.com, found Lake Ray was in second with 22 percent, followed by Hans Tanzler with 17 […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 23, 2016

New 48-hour contribution reports show good news for two Northeast Florida political veterans. Corrine Brown brought in $4,500 recently for her cash-strapped campaign in Congressional District 5, according to her most recent 48-hour contribution report. Rep. Maxine Waters donated $1,000 of that, though the big donor in the most recent report was Irene Lazarra of the […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2016

It’s “closing argument” time in the race in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, and to that end Hans Tanzler released a biographical ad Monday in which he describes himself as “conservative,” “tough,” and “ready to lead.” The spot, called “Harry,” traces “Tanzler’s biography as a federal prosecutor and highlights his endorsement from the former CIA director of counterterrorism,” […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2016

Who’s the real Hans Tanzler? A political committee contends than Tanzler is no conservative. The evidence? Insider deals. Political contributions to Democrats and Charlie Crist. A high-priced lawyer play acting as a cowboy. These are the charges the latest salvo from “Conservatives United,” a committee backing John Rutherford in the race for the GOP nomination in Florida’s 4th […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 22, 2016

With a week left in early voting, Congressional District 4 Republican John Rutherford is working to ensure he has the money to compete against the better-funded Hans Tanzler, with some personal loans and donations over the last week totaling $18,000. All of these contributions came in after the pre-primary report on Aug. 10. Aug. 16 saw Rutherford give […]

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More GOP money finds Al Lawson, while Corrine Brown is forced to self-finance

Why the Hans Tanzler campaign still feels optimistic

Bill McClure, Hans Tanzler push dueling ‘family values’ ads as CD 4 race winds down

In new TV ad, Hans Tanzler camp makes last-minutes accusations against Lake Ray, John Rutherford

Lake Ray, John Rutherford report new fundraising

Poll: John Rutherford leads CD 4 field with 33% support

Corrine Brown, John Rutherford make pitch for last-minute funds

Hans Tanzler makes closing argument in biographical ad

‘Conservatives United’ says Hans Tanzler is a ‘liberal insider’

Cash infusions for John Rutherford, Al Lawson down the stretch