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Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

American Bridge 21st Century added its voice to a chorus of groups demanding the Republican Party of Florida uninvite Republican provocateur Dinesh D’Souza from the party’s 2018 Sunshine Summit. Rather than simply condemning D’Souza’s appearance, the progressive group called on Republican gubernatorial candidates Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis to demand RPOF cross D’Souza off the […]

Scott PowersApril 30, 2018

The Republican Party of Florida is highlighting its decision to have Dinesh D’Souza, the firebrand commentator who mocked Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivors in February, as a featured speaker at the upcoming Sunshine Summit. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum immediately responded with fire of his own, calling the invite a new low. The Republicans announced Monday […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

Ashley Ross is leaving the Senate President’s Office to become “senior finance consultant” for Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis‘ campaign for governor. Ross has been Deputy Chief of Staff for Stuart Republican Joe Negron, advising him on commerce, tourism and veterans’ affairs, among other issues. Before that, however, she had been a fundraiser for the Republican […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party announced Tuesday that it had brought in more than $1.81 million during the first three months of the year, besting the Republican Party of Florida by more than $325,000. The report represents party chair Terrie Rizzo’s first full quarter at the helm since she was elected to the position in late […]

Drew WilsonApril 9, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes made a statement with his March fundraising report, which comes one week after Democratic trial lawyer Carrie Pilon filed to run against him in Senate District 24. Brandes’ report saw the longtime lawmaker plunk down $300,000 of his own money just days after Pilon’s candidacy was leaked by the […]

Scott PowersApril 3, 2018

Statewide televised debates for Florida’s U.S. Senate and governor’s elections are being set for late October in the renewed “Before You Vote” debate partnership efforts of Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association. The two groups were joined Tuesday by Broward College and WPBF, the West Palm Beach-based ABC-TV affiliate, to announce the planning and production […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 10, 2018

Senate President-designate Bill Galvano and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson raised big money for their political committees ahead of the 2018 Legislative Session according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Galvano continued to raise substantial funds for the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. After a record-setting Q3 effort, the Galvano-controlled FRSCC raised $844,950 in December, putting Galvano’s […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2018

Going on a few months, Florida Politics has been tracking Republican Mike McCalister and the possibility he may enter the wide-open race for Agriculture Commissioner. Chatter surrounding the much-discussed retired Army Colonel and former U.S. Senate candidate was loudest at the Republican Party of Florida annual meeting in January. Bringing some solid retail politicking, McCalister worked the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 17, 2018

RSA Consulting Group is expanding its scope in both the Tampa Bay region and Florida with the addition of up and coming lobbyist Kaitlyn Bailey. Bailey becomes the firm’s newest associate for Government & Community Affairs. As one of the region’s leading full-service consulting firms, with offices in Tampa and Tallahassee, RSA specializes in government, legislative […]

Scott PowersDecember 20, 2017

With Republican agriculture commissioner candidate and state Sen. Denise Grimsley‘s decision Wednesday to give to charity the money her political committees received from Jack Latvala, numerous others may also be pondering what to do with the millions of dollars he has donated from his committees. Latvala, who resigned Wednesday afternoon after damning reports emerged from investigations […]

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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Image via Florida State Parks.

American Bridge says Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis should protest Dinesh D’Souza invite

Republicans spotlight Dinesh D’Souza invite, Andrew Gillum calls it ‘low point’

Personnel note: Ashley Ross joins Ron DeSantis campaign

Blue (money) wave: Florida Democratic Party bests Republican Party of Florida in Q1 fundraising

Jeff Brandes bolsters re-election bid with $300K of own money

Debates for U.S. Senate, Governor’s race set for late October

Bill Galvano, Wilton Simpson raised big money in January

Chatter grows on Mike McCalister entering Ag Commissioner race

Personnel note: RSA Consulting Group adds up-and-coming lobbyist Kaitlyn Bailey

Jack Latvala’s political committee money await decisions