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Scott PowersAugust 29, 2018

The George Soros-backed Latino Victory Fund declared Tuesday evening that its independent campaign spending to support U.S. Rep. Darren Soto reached $500,000 entering today’s Democratic primary against his challenger former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. That amount, which Latino Victory Fund described as “an investment,” bought more than 500 television spots that […]

Drew WilsonApril 27, 2018

Orlando Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith is participating in the 2nd Annual Puerto Rican Parade Saturday and encouraged his supporters to do the same in a Thursday email. “This year’s theme is ‘A New Beginning’ in recognition of the strength and resiliency of the island and its people in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. I’d LOVE […]

Steve SchaleApril 24, 2018

Back in 2012, I wrote a fairly deep dive about metro-Orlando, titled Orlando Rising, to look at what was happening in the Orlando urban counties, and how both Hispanic and African-American growth rates were radically changing the area’s politics. Six years later, I wanted to take another look, but this time with a broader lens — […]

Scott PowersSeptember 20, 2017

While Puerto Rico got hammered by Hurricane Maria, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto defended his re-election campaign fundraiser he is holding Wednesday night in Kissimmee, home to Florida’s most concentrated Puerto Rican population. Soto, a Democrat from Orlando, said he’s been in constant contact with Puerto Rico officials and readying federal financial support for the country’s […]

Scott PowersNovember 8, 2016

State Sen. Darren Soto’s dream of becoming the first Puerto Rican member of Congress from Florida became reality Tuesday when he swept aside an underfunded Republican opponent in what is now clearly Florida’s first Puerto Rican-dominated congressional district. Early returns based on early voting and mail-in voting, gave Soto an insurmountable lead over Republican nominee […]

Phil AmmannNovember 4, 2016

Billionaire George Soros is investing heavily in Central Florida, backing several down-ballot races with support for Democratic candidates Gray Rohrer of the Orlando Sentinel reports Soros, a well-known champion of liberal causes, spent $430,000 on United for Progress PAC for mailers and paid TV ads in a variety of races — from U.S. House to […]

Steve SchaleNovember 2, 2016

To: Curious Americans and President Vladimir Putin From: Steve Schale Re: No More Wednesdays!! *6 days until the election. *10 days until FSU basketball tips off. *24 days until I start Clark Griswalding my house. *114 days until the Daytona 500. Before I begin, a note to Democrats: RETURN YOUR FREAKING VBM BALLOTS, PLEASE. So […]

Steve SchaleNovember 1, 2016

To: People like me who need a life From: Steve Schale Re: Freedom is Near *7 days until the election. *11 days until FSU basketball tips off. *115 days until the Daytona 500. *1,455 days until my 7 days out memo in 2020. Before I begin, a note to Democrats (Republicans, skip a graph or two). […]

Steve SchaleOctober 31, 2016

To: Everyone ready for this election to be over From: Steve Schale Re: The second-to-last Monday of 2016 election *8 days until the election. *12 days until FSU basketball tips off. *96 days until the Tallahassee Marathon. *1,232 days until the Florida Presidential Preference Primary. Before I begin, a quick sidebar with Florida Democrats: If […]

Steve SchaleOctober 29, 2016

To: FSU Fans, and the rest of America From: Steve Schale Re: 10 Days Out, and Clemson comes to Doak *1 day since Gus Bradley should have been fired *10 days until the election *14 days until FSU basketball tips off I apologize for the delay today. Before I wrote the first memo, I had […]

Tag: Puerto Rican

George Soros-backed Latino PAC: We spent $500K to help Darren Soto

Carlos Guillermo Smith marching in Puerto Rican Parade Saturday

Steve Schale: Orlando revisited

Darren Soto defends fundraiser as not affecting his efforts for Puerto Rico

Darren Soto wins CD 9, gives Florida its first Puerto Rican congressman

George Soros Democratic support extends to down-ballot Central Florida races

Steve Schale: Notes on the ninth day of early voting in Florida

Steve Schale: Notes on the eighth day of early voting in Florida

Steve Schale: Notes on the weekend of early voting in Florida

Steve Schale: Notes on the fifth day of early voting in Florida