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Scott PowersApril 10, 2018

Andrew Gillum threw down the progressive populist gauntlet Tuesday evening in Orlando, reminding an audience that he’s the only non-millionaire Democrat in the Governor’s race and contending he’s the only one who can convince “people in the gap” to turn out to vote. Appearing at an organization kick-off rally held at The Abbey, a popular […]

Scott PowersSeptember 15, 2016

Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica and his Democratic opponent, Stephanie Murphy, in Florida’s 7th Congressional District are the two wealthiest congressional candidates in Central Florida this year, each with net worths topping $1 million. Mica’s net worth ranges between $3 million and $9 million, most of it tied up in real estate, according to his latest personal […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 25, 2015

I’ll never forget the Florida prison guard who started crying when I asked her about the challenges she faced on the job, not to mention from elected and other officials responsible for the state penal system. I visited with her family for a few hours in a sketchy Miami neighborhood, where she and her school […]

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Andrew Gillum calls for bringing along ‘people in the gap’

CD 7 race features millionaire candidates, John Mica and Stephanie Murphy

Daniel Tilson: Legislature needs to catch some hell to recapture its soul