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A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2016

“Conservatives United,” a political committee associated with 4th Congressional District Republican John Rutherford, raised $54,400 from eight donors in the second quarter of 2016, according to its FEC filing. The donors list for the committee includes many of the usual suspects. However, the amounts weren’t what some observers might have expected. Ed Burr, chair of the Jacksonville […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2016

A new radio ad for the campaign of former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford, Republican candidate in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, makes the case that he has a unique approach to fighting threats posed by illegal immigration and terrorism. “Washington has failed to protect our borders and failed to get serious about the threat of radical […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2016

Though the official campaign finance reports in the 4th Congressional District race aren’t due for a few days, two candidates have bankrolls. Nate Monroe of the Florida Times-Union acquired what is being called a “preliminary fundraising report” for John Rutherford from a mysterious source, and that report will have Rutherford at $373,570, with money coming from “local law enforcement […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2016

The 2016 campaign season has seen domestic terrorism as a backdrop. From the massacre last month at the Pulse nightclub to the gunning down of five Dallas police officers just days ago, it is clear terrorism is becoming an all-too-frequent reality on American streets. With that reality in mind comes a new radio ad (“Top Priority”) […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2016

Hans Tanzler, a Republican running to succeed Ander Crenshaw in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, plans to open his Duval County headquarters Saturday. The office is at 10027 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, in the same shopping center as Five Guys Burgers. “Voters will have the opportunity to meet Tanzler, pick up campaign signs, and participate in […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

Former Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford, a Republican in Florida’s 4th Congressional District race, rolled out key endorsements Wednesday. “I am proud to release this list of elected officials supporting my message of reforming Washington. Americans are sick and tired of a federal government that does not respond to their needs,” Rutherford said. The endorsers: Tax […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

A University of North Florida poll released Wednesday of likely Republican voters in the 4th Congressional District primary shows John Rutherford with a double-digit lead. Rutherford leads the race with 27 percent, setting the pace for the field. Behind him: Hans Tanzler in second place with 13 percent, and state Rep. Lake Ray in third place with 9 percent. Beyond those three, […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 28, 2016

St. Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure may be a long shot in the race for the Republican nomination in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, which contains Nassau County and parts of Duval and St. Johns counties. But he seems to be predicating his campaign strategy on opposition to the signature issue of Jacksonville’s political establishment: the Aug. […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 27, 2016

Former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford, frontrunner in the race for the GOP nomination in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, signed the Americans for Tax Reform “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” Monday. The pledge is a written commitment to the citizens of Florida and to the American people to oppose all tax increases, claims ATR. Grover Norquist, longtime head of […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 27, 2016

It was only a matter of time until a candidate for the House of Representatives from Florida’s 4th Congressional District opposed Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry‘s key initiative this summer: getting a yes vote on the referendum to authorize an extension of the half-cent “Better Jacksonville Plan” to pay for the $2.7 billion unfunded liability on the […]

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John Rutherford political committee brings in $54K in Q2

John Rutherford talks national security, legislative vision

Report: John Rutherford, Hans Tanzler show strength in first campaign finance reports

In new radio ad, John Rutherford delivers real talk about fighting terror

Congressional candidate Hans Tanzler to open Duval County HQ

Congressional candidate John Rutherford rolls out key Jax endorsements

UNF poll: John Rutherford holds double digit lead in CD 4 race

Congressional candidate Bill McClure announces ‘digital ad buy,’ anti-pension tax petition

John Rutherford pledges to oppose tax hikes

Congressional candidate Bill McClure opposes Jax pension tax