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Bob SparksAugust 24, 2016

Whether or not one is following the GOP primary for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, it is getting a lot of attention both inside and outside of the Panhandle. The winner will succeed Democrat Gwen Graham, who chose not to seek re-election in a Florida Supreme Court-inspired redrawn district. Attorney Mary Thomas is under assault in […]

Michael MolineAugust 24, 2016

A lawyer acting on behalf of Republican congressional candidate Mary Thomas is demanding Florida broadcasters pull ads labeling her “a Charlie Crist appointee.” But the political committee behind the spots appears uncowed. A spokesman for the ESAFund confirmed that, as of Tuesday evening, all ad buys were still in place. Craig Engle, a partner in the Arent Fox law […]

Staff ReportsAugust 21, 2016

A super PAC supporting Republican Neal Dunn in the 2nd Congressional District now has unleashed a website against his primary opponent, Mary Thomas. “North Florida Neighbors” is behind somethingaboutmarythomas.com, which recycles by-now-familiar attacks against Thomas, mostly comparing her to former Gov. Charlie Crist. She was a state government lawyer under Crist and now works in the Rick Scott […]

Drew WilsonAugust 19, 2016

Republican Ken Sukhia picked up an endorsement Thursday from leading pro-life organization National Right to Life in his race for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. “All voters who are concerned with the right to life and with the protection of the most vulnerable members of the human family should vote to send you to Congress, so […]

Staff ReportsAugust 19, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — National Right to Life, the Florida Medical Association, and the Florida Retail Federation — issued endorsements. — Local law enforcement officials have thrown their support behind Neal Dunn in […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2016

Republican Neal Dunn racked up another slate of endorsements Wednesday, with thumbs-up from a trio of top law enforcers. Dunn’s campaign announced recommendations from: — Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford. — Former Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner, former Bay County Sheriff and Bay County Commissioner Guy Tunnell. — Former Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen. Dunn is running […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2016

With two weeks before the primary election, the proxy war is in full swing in the strongly conservative-leaning 2nd Congressional District. Right Way Super PAC is out with a new advertisement blasting Mary Thomas’ connections to former Gov. Charlie Crist. She was a state government lawyer under Crist and now works in the Rick Scott […]

Staff ReportsAugust 12, 2016

Former federal prosecutor Ken Sukhia has received a significant boost from another pro-life group in support of his bid for Gwen Graham’s congressional seat. Sukhia, the former U.S. attorney running as a Republican for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, received the endorsement Friday of the Florida Right to Life Political Action Committee. Sukhia faces Panama City […]

Staff ReportsAugust 1, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Conservative Leadership PAC, the National Organization for Women in Florida, and Florida REALTORS PAC — issued endorsements. — The International Association of Firefighters and the Florida Professional […]

Jim RosicaJuly 28, 2016

Mary Thomas, Republican candidate for Congress, put a new ad out Thursday called “Families.” Not surprisingly, the half-minute ad speaks to the red meat issues that will catch the ears of Northwest Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, now a GOP-leaning seat. “As a wife, mother and devout Christian, I know why American families are hurting,” she says […]

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Being a Charlie Crist appointee will not determine the fate of Mary Thomas

Lawyers for Mary Thomas attempt to get ad yanked, but spot linking her to Charlie Crist still running

New website hits Mary Thomas’ record

Ken Sukhia receives pro-life endorsements, launches ad on U.S. attorney record

Endorsement Watch: National Right to Life, the Florida Medical Association, the Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Neal Dunn gets nod from law enforcement officials

Ad slams Mary Thomas for connections to Charlie Crist

Florida Right to Life PAC endorses Ken Sukhia in CD 2 race

Endorsement Watch: Conservative Leadership PAC, Florida Realtors, National Organization for Women in Florida, and others issue endorsements

Ad Watch: Deconstructing Mary Thomas’ new spot for CD 2