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Peter SchorschMay 29, 2018

Philip Levine has surged to a double-digit lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for Governor, a new poll shows. The Public Policy Polling survey, conducted May 21-22, gives Levine 30 percent to Gwen Graham’s 20 percent, with Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum taking 12 percent and Orlando businessman Chris King with 6 percent. — […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 28, 2018

Social media giant Facebook recently unveiled its database of candidate and issue spending. It archives all political ads dating back to May 7. The information provides insights to what extent candidates are prioritizing digital spending on Facebook along with its subsidiary Instagram. The changes are a direct result of Facebook coming under scrutiny for giving way […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2018

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, seemingly emboldened by strong performances in recent Tampa and Miami polls, is focusing on North Florida as his next region to target in the four-way Democratic race for governor. In that context, he’s made a $40,000 ad buy for the avowedly centrist “Here at Home” ad, a spot that plays up […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2018

Chris King, an entrepreneur from Orlando running for Governort, returned to Jacksonville Thursday, his second straight day in Northeast Florida. Florida Politics caught up with the Democrat ahead of his closed press visit to a church in the Springfield neighborhood, where the progressive political neophyte pitched his policy positions to faith leaders from the region. […]

Scott PowersMay 24, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham has hired Monica Rodrigues to be her campaign’s political director and also added , Ed Rodriguez, and Jenny Busby to head the policy, and operations teams, Graham’s campaign announced Thursday. Rodrigues, of Miami Beach, previously served as the communication director and development director for Enroll America, helping with the enrollment of 1.9 […]

Peter SchorschMay 24, 2018

Democratic candidate for Governor Philip Levine blasted his Republican opponent, Adam Putnam, for scheduling a fundraiser at the home of a man who a decade ago shot two dogs that wandered into a pasture. While murdering dogs is abhorrent, the former mayor of Miami Beach probably should have thought twice before attacking Putnam on the […]

Scott PowersMay 21, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine has added two more area directors to his campaign with the additions of Megan Sirjane-Samples as north Florida area director and Chris Hudtwalcker as Miami-Dade area director. Sirjane-Samples previously served as a legislative advocate for the Florida League of Cities, helping to craft the League’s legislative policy statements and assisting on […]

Peter SchorschMay 21, 2018

Another month, another poll, another win trumpeted by Philip Levine’s gubernatorial campaign. A Public Policy Polling survey, released first to Florida Politics, again shows the former mayor of Miami Beach atop the primary field among Tampa Bay Democrats. The poll was commissioned by Levine’s senior adviser, Christian Ulvert. He’s the pick for a full third […]

Scott PowersMay 18, 2018

Speaking at the 9th Annual Puerto Rico Summit in Orlando Friday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson ripped the federal response to Puerto Rico’s devastation by hurricanes last fall. Nelson called for statehood for Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló also ripped Washington, but his ire was focused on […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine’s gubernatorial campaign announced Thursday that it’s expanding its communications team with a pair of new hires. The announcement included a promotion for William Miller, who will now serve as deputy communications director, and the addition of Guillermo Perez, who will serve as the campaign’s Hispanic media coordinator. “As our […]

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Philip Levine surges to double-digit lead statewide, new poll shows

A brief history of time: Here’s what Florida candidates are doing on Facebook

Philip Levine ‘Here at Home’ ad pushes centrist themes to Panhandle Democrats

Underdog Chris King vows to compete for Northeast Florida votes

Gwen Graham adds political director Monica Rodrigues, two others to team

Speaking of dogs … Philip Levine should be more careful before blasting Adam Putnam

Philip Levine adds campaign directors in Miami, North Florida

Poll: Philip Levine maintains lead among Tampa Bay Democrats

Bill Nelson, Philip Levine rip federal response to Puerto Rico

Personnel note: Philip Levine campaign building communications team