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Peter SchorschOctober 24, 2017

St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman is getting another boost from a top national Democrat according to a campaign fundraiser invite sent out Monday. Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, a former mayor himself, will headline a Kriseman fundraiser set for 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Station House, 260 1st Ave. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 20, 2017

On Thursday, Oct. 26, the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee brings a big name to town for a fundraiser. Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, who may be in the mix for the 2020 Democratic Presidential race, is headed to Jacksonville for a fundraiser event designed to appeal to all price levels: a $50 “meet and greet” […]

Scott PowersMay 22, 2017

Democrat Andrew Gillum has picked up the endorsement of former HUD Director Julian Castro in his quest for the Florida governor’s office in 2018. Castro, from San Antonio, was U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development under former President Barack Obama. He also will participate in a fundraising event in Miami early next month for […]

Mitch PerryJuly 20, 2016

The Hillary Clinton campaign is providing more details on her appearances this Friday in Tampa and Miami. The presumptive (for another week) Democratic presidential nominee will be speaking at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Those who want to attend can sign up here. The Tampa trip will […]

Associated PressJuly 16, 2016

After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate Friday, adding an experienced politician with deep Washington connections to the Republican presidential ticket. Trump’s pick was aimed in part at easing some Republicans’ concerns about his temperament and lack of political experience. Pence spent 12 years in Congress before […]

Associated PressJuly 16, 2016

The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he supports Donald Trump‘s call to “temporarily suspend immigration from countries where terrorists’ influence and impact represents a threat to the United States.” Pence spoke Friday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” giving his first TV interview since Trump […]

Keith MorelliJune 30, 2016

The Obama administration’s goal to eliminate homelessness among military veterans by the end of the year could be a difficult mission as tens of thousands of vets remain on the streets, including perhaps 3,000 in Florida. A point-in-time count in February around the Tampa Bay area counted nearly 400 veterans living on the streets of […]

Mitch PerryMay 25, 2016

Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant announced Wednesday that New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker will speak at the party’s 2016 Leadership Blue Gala on June 18 in Hollywood. “As the largest swing state in the nation, Florida will play a determining role in stopping Donald Trump and returning the Senate to Democratic hands,” Booker said in a statement. “While we know the work ahead won’t be […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2016

On Tuesday, Marco Rubio urged the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to open an investigation into the Global Ministries Foundation. When visiting Eureka Garden Apartments in Jacksonville earlier this month, Rubio vowed to “bring to bear the full efforts of every agency with jurisdiction over this issue in order to hold GMF […]

Associated PressMay 23, 2016

Democrat Alan Grayson has been dubbed “Angry Alan” by his Senate opponent, compared to Republican Donald Trump for his penchant for earning headlines with his mouth and has become the whipping post for some in the Washington party establishment who hope he loses Florida’s primary. But he said things could be worse. “At least they’re […]

Tag: Julian Castro

Julian Castro headlining Friday funder for Rick Kriseman

Julian Castro heads to Jacksonville as Duval Dems gear up for 2018

Andrew Gillum picks up Julian Castro’s endorsement in Governor’s race

Hillary Clinton to speak Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at Florida State Fairgrounds

GOP team addresses America Saturday

Mike Pence with Donald Trump on blocking some immigration

Ending homelessness among veterans by the end of the year: Difficult but not impossible

Cory Booker to headline Florida Dems Leadership Blue Gala in Hollywood in June

Marco Rubio calls for feds to investigate Global Ministries Foundation

Alan Grayson: At least they’re not calling me Hitler