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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 21, 2015

A couple of news items came out of the Duval County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. One major endorsement: The National Rifle Association formally endorsed Lenny Curry earlier in the day, as the Jacksonville Mayoral candidate announced during a speech at the event. And one non-endorsement: when I asked Senator Ted Cruz if he would […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 19, 2015

The Campaign of Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Lenny Curry announced plans for his “Duval Door Brawl” event earlier this week, an event described by Campaign Manager Brian Swensen as follows: “The rules are simple: organize a group and start knocking doors. Whichever group can walk the most doors in one day will win a VIP invite for a personal […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 19, 2015

The Campaign of Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Lenny Curry announced plans for his “Duval Door Brawl” event earlier this week, an event described by Campaign Manager Brian Swensen as follows: “The rules are simple: organize a group and start knocking doors. Whichever group can walk the most doors in one day will win a VIP invite for a personal […]

Melissa RossFebruary 17, 2015

A spokesman for the Alvin Brown campaign refused to confirm a “Playbook” report from POLITICO’s Marc Caputo that former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to appear this week at a rally supporting the Jacksonville mayor’s re-election bid. “I have nothing for you at this time,” said Brown deputy campaign manager Fabien Levy. Other operatives for […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 17, 2015

Today at EverBank Field, as the highlight of the annual Jacksonville Jaguars State of the Franchise address, Jaguars owner Shad Khan and team president Mark Lamping presented a vision for Shipyards development which is designed to turn the long-beleaguered 48 acre Northbank downtown property into a vibrant entertainment and leisure district. In Jacksonville, the Jaguars […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 17, 2015

Today at EverBank Field, as the highlight of the annual Jacksonville Jaguars State of the Franchise address, Jaguars owner Shad Khan and team president Mark Lamping presented a vision for Shipyards development which is designed to turn the long-beleaguered 48 acre Northbank downtown property into a vibrant entertainment and leisure district. In Jacksonville, the Jaguars […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 17, 2015

Those who have been following the Lenny Curry campaign know that knocking on doors is a huge part of the campaign strategy. They are upping the ante this weekend, though, challenging doorknockers to a “Duval door brawl” to be held Saturday. “The rules are simple: organize a group and start knocking doors. Whichever group can walk the […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 17, 2015

Those who have been following the Lenny Curry campaign know that knocking on doors is a huge part of the campaign strategy. They are upping the ante this weekend, though, challenging doorknockers to a “Duval door brawl” to be held Saturday. “The rules are simple: organize a group and start knocking doors. Whichever group can walk the […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2015

When it comes to sending campaign emails to city employees, there must be something about February in Jacksonville. In February 2014, there was controversy regarding Mayor Alvin Brown‘s campaign operation sending city employees fundraising emails, according to the Florida Times-Union: Brown’s campaign emailed an urgent fundraising appeal to thousands of people, asking them to “stand […]

Melissa RossFebruary 7, 2015

On the heels of Lenny Curry’s announcement that he’s passed the $2 million mark in campaign contributions, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown is announcing he’s edging very close to the same figure. Brown Deputy Campaign Manager Fabien Levy says the mayor’s re-elect effort has now raised a total of $1,903,370. January donations directly to Brown’s campaign […]

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Ted Cruz speech highlights Duval GOP Lincoln Day dinner

Jeff Atwater at Lenny Curry’s “Duval door brawl” kickoff Saturday

Jeff Atwater at Lenny Curry's "Duval door brawl" kickoff Saturday

Will Bill Clinton campaign for Alvin Brown in Jacksonville?

Shad Khan’s Jacksonville Shipyards proposal: “mojo in action”

Shad Khan's Jacksonville Shipyards proposal: "mojo in action"

Lenny Curry challenges supporters to “Duval door brawl”

Lenny Curry challenges supporters to "Duval door brawl"

Lenny Curry campaign sends city employees campaign-related emails

Alvin Brown now at $1.9 million in campaign contributions