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A.G. GancarskiNovember 27, 2017

Will U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis run for re-election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District? That question is still unanswered — word for some time has been that DeSantis will run statewide in 2018, and he currently plans to make an announcement early next year. Those watching this district may experience a sense of déjà vu; recall that […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 8, 2017

Just hours after a wave election night that was brutal for Republicans and almost ideal for Democrats, one might have expected Amb. Nancy Soderberg to send a “rally the troops” fundraising pitch for her bid in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. However, Soderberg went in a different direction, instead giving President Donald Trump credit for a “remarkable and […]

Drew WilsonOctober 12, 2017

Democrat Nancy Soderberg announced Thursday that her campaign in Florida’s 6th Congressional District brought in $336,000 in the first quarter since she entered the race. “I’m honored by the outpouring of support our campaign has received. That energy is a vivid testament to how ready people are for a change from Washington’s broken politics and […]

Associated PressOctober 12, 2017

A Republican Florida businessman isn’t waiting for Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis to make up his mind about his political future before running for his seat. John Ward announced Thursday he’s running for DeSantis’ seat as the incumbent decides whether to run for governor or seek a fourth term. Ward, a business investor and Navy […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 29, 2017

While much of the smart money asserts that U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis won’t run for re-election in North Florida’s 6th Congressional District, Ambassador Nancy Soderberg is running regardless — and Tuesday saw her issue a strong statement regarding the incumbent’s attempt to kill Robert Mueller‘s investigation of President Donald Trump. “In an outrageous move,” Soderberg asserts, “Congressman DeSantis has […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 19, 2017

Former Clinton-era United Nations Ambassador Nancy Soderberg is officially running in Florida’s Congressional District 6. In a launch video released this week, Soderberg noted her work under the Bill Clinton administration, with her “proudest moment” being representing the U.S. at the United Nations. She also referenced the shambolic attempts at Trumpcare advanced in D.C. thus far, alluding […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 6, 2016

Jacksonville’s daily paper, the Florida Times-Union, isn’t known for sounding the clarion call of revolution. However, its unsigned editorial endorsing Donald Trump strikes that chord, representing the GOP nominee as the “change agent” that America needs, one that accords with the paper’s “center-right” tradition. “America needs a major shake-up. There is only one presidential candidate with the […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 4, 2016

Jacksonville area Republicans and Democrats who want to turn Tuesday evening’s debate between major party vice presidential candidates into a social event are in luck. Debate parties are planned in support of both campaigns. GOP candidate Mike Pence was last in Jacksonville in September at First Baptist Church, where he discussed “precious moments” with Donald Trump. Pence’s party starts […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 19, 2015

One of the interesting developments of Lenny Curry as mayor is how easily the mainstream media has been sold. Part of the reason: He’s done a great job reaching out to media on its own terms. From the sports people at First Coast News, who prepared a feature on his coaching his son’s youth football […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 21, 2015

Though the Lenny Curry administration contends that its decisions to remove people from boards, most notably Planning Commission Chairwoman Lisa King, are not politically driven, critics continue to question the administration . One such criticism came in a Friday email from Judy Sheklin, president of the Jacksonville area National Organization for Women. “I am writing to […]

Tag: Nancy Soderberg

With or without Ron DeSantis, race for Florida’s Sixth Congressional District will heat up

Nancy Soderberg lauds Donald Trump tone change in fundraising pitch

Nancy Soderberg touts raising $336K in Q3 for CD 6 bid

John Ward announces run for Ron DeSantis’ seat

Nancy Soderberg pans Ron DeSantis’ attempt to kill investigation of Pres. Trump

Nancy Soderberg launches campaign for Ron DeSantis’ seat

Florida Times-Union: Vote for a ‘change agent’ for president

VP debate watch parties planned in Clay, Duval Counties

Florida Times-Union lauds Lenny Curry’s first 100 days

Jax NOW president blasts Lenny Curry for board removals