Jesse SchecknerOctober 14, 2024
6min0
‘I trust him to protect our democracy and uphold the integrity of our elections.’
Tag: Phillip LevineImage via AP.
Jesse SchecknerOctober 14, 2024
Rosanne DunkelbergerAugust 28, 2018
8min963
When he looks at action shots from this summer’s Republican and Democratic gubernatorial debates, Arron Gober can’t help but shake his head. The Tallahassee-based custom clothier is very, very disappointed at the sartorial choices made by the majority of the candidates from both parties, doing his own call-and-response commentary. “What do you see? You see […]
Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018
9min1100
Take a good look at the picture below of Democratic candidate for Governor Gwen Graham participating in her latest “workday.” On Tuesday, the former U.S. Representative was at the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) in Immokalee. Graham spent a shift helping out at an early childhood education center to learn more about their pre-K and Head […]
Danny McAuliffeFebruary 23, 2018
10min431
Gun-reform measures released by Gov. Rick Scott and leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature are being hailed as the greatest proposed deviations from hard line pro-gun laws in the Sunshine State in recent history — but Democratic officials, groups and politicians have been quick to claim the proposals are inadequate. The legislative initiatives released Friday are […]
Mitch PerryFebruary 12, 2018
5min233
With new ads running in both Florida and the nation’s capital, Miami Beach Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is blasting House Speaker Richard Corcoran and President Donald Trump for their tough stances on immigration. Starting this week, the 30-second spot, called “Intolerance,” is serving as a direct response to Corcoran’s “hateful and race-baiting ad” targeting sanctuary […]
Staff ReportsFebruary 12, 2018
4min1170
Whether Republican or Democrat, Florida’s gubernatorial candidates have an existential problem Florida voters really don’t know who they are. A new survey released by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab lays out the name identification problem for the field in sharp relief. “It’s a little surprising that so few people have heard […]
Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2017
5min359
Tallahassee Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum doesn’t have a pick in the election Saturday for Florida Democratic Party chair, but he does believe the process needs serious reform. “I think we’ve had too many instances of the pooh-bah’s of the party stepping in, chasing rules, creating all kinds of situations under which we can […]
Peter SchorschNovember 11, 2017
11min418
A compilation of Veterans Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians — Governor Rick Scott As a Navy veteran myself, I am proud to honor our veterans by offering free entry to the best state park system in the nation. Our award-winning state parks offer countless of opportunities for families and friends to enjoy […]
Danny McAuliffeNovember 7, 2017
3min326
The virtual gubernatorial debate stage/soapbox rekindled Tuesday, marking the second time an unannounced, yet highly anticipated candidate took to the Twittersphere to shake things up. In a tweet Tuesday morning, House Speaker Richard Corcoran criticized Miami Beach Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Phillip Levine after it was reported he purchased a statewide, five-week, six-figure ad buy encouraging enrollment in Obamacare. […]
Danny McAuliffeNovember 2, 2017
4min483
Trial lawyer, outspoken medical marijuana advocate and potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Morgan assumed the role of a different profession on Wednesday: journalist. In a rapid series of Wednesday morning tweets fired at each of the major gubernatorial candidate, Morgan sought public, official comment on the candidates’ stance on the legalization of marijuana. The tweets […]