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Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2018

Marco Rubio brought us to this. The long slog to Tuesday’s primary election for Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates was the usual series of false starts, histrionics, re-inventions, pandering to bases, and — new this time — dealing with the shadow of Donald J. Trump. But if one could pick a starting point for the […]

Peter SchorschMay 15, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence is reportedly putting his thumb on the scale for Adam Putman over Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary for Florida governor. There is an easy way to do it. Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Pence is making moves to keep President Donald Trump from getting too involved […]

Staff ReportsApril 13, 2018

In campaigns, there is always a watershed moment when all the gauzy, aspirational rhetoric fades — like so many temporary tattoos — replaced by the hard realities of campaign finance and infrastructure. For races on the 2018 ballot, we are there — even if some candidates haven’t figured it out. If one is looking to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 12, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott has never shied away from taking foreign policy stances as Governor; as a Senate candidate, those positions will warrant even more attention. In that context: a letter sent to Vice President Mike Pence Thursday ahead of the Summit of the Americas, where Pence and Sen. Marco Rubio will represent the United States. Citing Pence’s “profound commitment to […]

Phil AmmannApril 6, 2018

In this week’s Bold, a recurring motif … pitched political speech. From a senator saying the president could kick off the next Great Depression, to a gubernatorial campaign telling an opponent is DOA, the knives were out. Shivs went toward Jacksonville’s mayor for exploring the value of JEA. And toward a chair of a local party […]

Staff ReportsMarch 30, 2018

Flowers are blooming. The chill of March fades into April and May heat. And just like the cycle of nature, the cycle of campaigns is kicking off anew. In Congressional races, we are starting to see real action. Political action committees are kicking up, and so is the end of quarter fundraising. What this means: […]

Staff ReportsMarch 23, 2018

Readers may note a focus on campaigns in Jacksonville Bold this week. With the Legislative Session over, we are now heading into campaign season. While Gov. Rick Scott seeks the right time to launch his bid for the U.S. Senate against Bill Nelson, facing no primary competition if he does so, pretty much everyone else […]

Staff ReportsMarch 15, 2018

The 2018 Legislative Session finally wrapped. Now, in front of us, the madcap dash to the 2018 primaries in August is about to hit full stride. For Jacksonville area voters, especially Democrats, these are exciting times. From competitive races for Congress to state Senate and state House, there are choices on the ballot. And narratives. […]

Peter SchorschMarch 9, 2018

Jacksonville Bold for 3.9.18 — Cheat sheet The Legislative Session is ending; hopefully, sooner than later. And campaign season is heating up. New candidates in state House races … and old back stories. And Mayor Lenny Curry — “Our Mayor,” per the branding — is seeking four more years. Former City Council members seek a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 2, 2018

With competitive Democratic primaries, the tail end of the Legislative Session, and local City Hall intrigue, there is a lot to unpack. However, we have not arrived at the point in the narrative with a great deal of resolution. At least not yet. In a literary sense, this is known as foreshadowing. Money has not […]

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Rick Scott calls for international monitoring of Cuban elections

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