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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 25, 2018

Wyman Duggan, the Republican nominee in Jacksonville’s House District 15, is back on the air this week for the first time since the primary. Paid for by the Republican Party of Florida, the 15-second spot is evidence that the GOP is engaged to keep outgoing Jay Fant‘s seat. The ad introduces a new endorsement: Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 24, 2018

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The latest email from the Florida GOP screams: “ANDREW GILLUM’S FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF: ‘TALLAHASSEE HAD THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF MURDERS IN HISTORY LAST YEAR.’ ” The subhead chaser: “Dustin Daniels is Campaigning Against Andrew Gillum’s Failure to Support Law Enforcement & Prevent Violent Crime.” Daniels will be in a runoff this November against John Dailey, […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 21, 2018

The campaign of Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis announced more than two dozen new hires Friday as well as some stats on phone banking and door-knocking outreach. Since Sept. 1, Team DeSantis has made more than 100,000 phone calls and knocked on more than 40,000 doors to spread the word for the Ponte Vedra Congressman’s […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 21, 2018

Referring to a dubious bank deposit from 2016, Republicans are blasting Democrat Andrew Gillum with a new website calling out his “lobbyist-fueled slush fund.” On Friday, the Republican Party of Florida launched ReleaseTheReceipts.com, a website that calls on the gubernatorial candidate — and front-runner in several polls — to “tell the truth about his luxury […]

Scott PowersSeptember 19, 2018

The Republican Party of Florida has sent out a mailer in the House District 47 contest citing potty-mouth language attributed to Democratic nominee Anna Eskamani in speeches and declaring “she’s everything wrong with politics today.” Eskamani reacted Wednesday by charging the Republican Party is attacking her character because “you can’t win on the issues,” and […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 17, 2018

Republican Party of Florida Chair Blaise Ingoglia put out a statement Monday claiming the party has raised more than $7.6 million for the 17-day stretch ending Sept. 14. “Since the Primary Election, the Republican Party of Florida has raised more than $7.6 million,” Ingoglia said. “The financial strength of the party is a direct reflection […]

Danny McAuliffeSeptember 17, 2018

The semi-annual largest fundraising event for Florida Republicans will happen in Orlando this year. On Saturday, Sept. 29, Republicans from across the state will come together at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for the 2018 Victory Dinner, the Republican Party of Florida announced Monday. “Donors and influential grassroots operatives” are expected to attend, according to […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 17, 2018

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Meredith Beatrice is now Communications Director for the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), Chairman Blaise Ingoglia announced Monday. Beatrice, who most recently handled media for GOP Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam‘s unsuccessful run for governor, “will be focused on Florida’s 2018 gubernatorial campaign,” Ingoglia said. “Understanding the importance of this election cycle, Meredith will be a […]

Scott PowersSeptember 13, 2018

The Republican Party of Florida is launching English and Spanish commercials essentially introducing Republican gubernatorial nominee, telling of his participation in the 1991 Little League World Series team from Dunedin to his basic platform on Florida issues. The 30-second spots, “Go To Bat” and “Ir Al Bate”, feature U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis discussing what he […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2018

Incoming House Speaker Jose Oliva and the two Republican lawmakers set to succeed him in that post will be in Orlando next week for a fundraiser benefitting the re-election campaigns of their Central Florida colleagues. Oliva, Palm Harbor Rep. Chris Sprowls and Palm Coast Rep. Paul Renner will headline the Sept. 12 fundraising reception at […]

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Wyman Duggan back on air with GOP support, new Jax endorsement

GOP says: Andrew Gillum soft on crime—even former top aide thinks so

Team Ron DeSantis announces new stats and staff

New GOP website blasts Andrew Gillum for ‘lobbyist slush fund’

Republican mailer highlights potty-mouth words from Anna Eskamani

Florida GOP says it raised $7.6M in two weeks

Republican ‘Victory Dinner’ to take place in Orlando

Personnel note: Meredith Beatrice lands at Florida GOP

Florida GOP launches pro-Ron DeSantis ads

Top House Republicans holding fundraiser for Central Florida incumbents

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