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Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s newly formed political committee raised more 2 million dollars last month. Although the Land O’Lakes Republican has been coy about his political future, with an eye-opening haul like that, it’s hard to argue the Speaker is not at least considering a 2018 gubernatorial run. Included in that $2,060,000 (and change) Watchdog […]

Staff ReportsJune 22, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s political committee brought in more than $600,000 in one month to a newly formed political committee. The Miami Herald reported that Corcoran’s newly formed Watchdog PAC raised $608,000, half of which came from contributions from political committees run by Reps. Jose Oliva and Carlos Trujillo. The committee, the Herald reported, also […]

Peter SchorschMarch 30, 2016

Wealthy Florida car dealer Norman Braman is hoping to recoup his losses from backing Marco Rubio for president by doubling down on Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera‘s bid for the U.S. Senate seat Rubio is vacating. As Alex Gloriso of OpenSecrets.org writes, Braman is using every available avenue for money – traditional, unconventional, and questionable – in order to boost CLC’s chances over […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 8, 2016

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Tuesday has already been a good day for the Carlos Lopez-Cantera campaign for the GOP Senate nomination, as he unveiled his Financial Leadership Team, one which CLC says will “ensure we have the resources necessary to win in August and November.” The biggest name: billionaire Norman Braman, a supporter of Marco Rubio, one whose priorities include a traditionally […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 18, 2016

Florida political consultant Rick Wilson is leaving the Carlos Lopez-Cantera Senate campaign, but he’ll still be working on getting CLC elected this fall. The veteran GOP strategist is transitioning from serving as an adviser to Lopez-Cantera in his bid for the U.S. Senate to working at Reform Washington, a super PAC backing the Lieutenant Governor’s candidacy. “We are […]

Phil AmmannDecember 23, 2015

Big-money backers of Marco Rubio, including billionaires Norman Braman and Bill Koch, will host a pair of South Florida fundraisers next month to support the Republican presidential candidate. The events will be the final Rubio fundraisers held in the Miami area before the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses. Both events are scheduled Jan. 10. The first, […]

Associated PressMay 16, 2015

Sen. Marco Rubio cashed out most of his retirement savings while preparing to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, records released Friday show. Rubio, 43, sold six retirement funds in September 2014 for $68,241.09, according to his personal financial disclosure statement. He made the sale even though he apparently had ample cash in […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 14, 2015

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Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera’s expected candidacy in the 2016 US Senate race will get a boost when the new SuperPac called Reform Washington is announced on Tampa on Thursday. The SuperPac is inspired by the leadership of Lopez-Cantera and his “agenda to ignite economic growth, ensure American national security, and refocus Congress on its Constitutional duties,” […]

Diane RobertsMay 12, 2015

No fewer than four of the 2016 Republican candidates for president claim domicile in Florida. Five, if you count Donald Trump – and the head pelt-sporting Birther would hate not to be counted. Even if he’s not really running, just promoting his new book. First there’s Jeb Bush, Miami resident, former governor, brother of the […]

Diane RobertsMay 11, 2015

No fewer than four of the 2016 Republican candidates for president claim domicile in Florida. Five, if you count Donald Trump – and the head pelt-sporting Birther would hate not to be counted. Even if he’s not really running, just promoting his new book. First there’s Jeb Bush, Miami resident, former governor, brother of the […]

Tag: Norman Braman

Richard Corcoran’s $2 million haul, and what it could mean for the governor’s race

Report: Richard Corcoran raises $608K for new Watchdog PAC

Billionaire car dealer Norman Braman betting big-time on Carlos Lopez-Cantera

Norman Braman leads Carlos Lopez-Cantera financial leadership team

Rick Wilson transitions to Carlos Lopez Cantera’s super PAC

Marco Rubio to hold pair of big money Miami-area fundraisers Jan. 10

Marco Rubio cashed out retirement before presidential run

SuperPac for Carlos Lopez-Cantera’s expected Senate bid is announced

Diane Roberts: Florida’s presidential hopefuls a bumper crop of crazy

Diane Roberts: Florida's presidential hopefuls a bumper crop of crazy