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Ryan RayDecember 11, 2015

The Sarasota GOP is beginning to worry about Democrat Edward James III‘s challenge to Rep. Ray Pilon, according to a recent fundraising appeal sent to local Republicans. The email, penned by county party chairman and RPOF vice chairman Joe Gruters, said James’ so-far prodigious fundraising efforts pose a serious challenge to Republicans’ dominance in the region’s legislative districts. […]

Guest AuthorDecember 2, 2015

Hillary Clinton is coming back to the Sunshine State this week, but she won’t be getting a warm welcome: A recent poll published by the Florida Atlantic University asserts that Clinton’s disapproval rating in Florida has skyrocketed with 56 percent of Floridians viewing the “often confused” former first lady unfavorably. This is tough news for […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2015

Whomever is the likely GOP presidential nominee next year, Florida will be a must-win state for that candidate to get to the 270 electoral votes needed. At least that’s the conventional wisdom. So any chance that the Republican Party of Florida and the Republican National Committee can take a shot at likely Democratic presidential nominee […]

Phil AmmannDecember 1, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will briefly step off his presidential campaign trail to raise money for the state Republican Party, something the current governor seems hesitant to do. Bush will headline a Tampa fundraiser Friday, Dec. 11, in support of the Republican Party of Florida. The $1,000 per person event, hosted by RPOF Chair […]

Bill RuftyDecember 1, 2015

J.C. Martin, a Republican candidate for the Polk County Commission District 3 seat, knows the value of hard work for his party and is learning the favors that can be stored up by it. He has an all-star cast of Republicans backing him for his Dec. 14 fundraiser including a personal appearance by Lt. Gov. […]

Jim RosicaNovember 30, 2015

The last committee week before the 2016 Legislative Session means — what else — a post-Thanksgiving cornucopia of fundraisers. The Republican Party of Florida sent an email last week listing all the events, coinciding with the December committee week, the last one before session begins Jan. 12. In chronological order, here are the events, subject to change and […]

Bob SparksNovember 19, 2015

On the morning after the Islamic terrorist massacre in Paris, the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit continued with its second, and final, day. Circumstances required the second-day speakers to alter their prepared messages. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum summed up the mood by offering sentiments we all shared. He talked about ISIS wishing to […]

Brendan FarringtonNovember 13, 2015

Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Thursday that he believes Hillary Rodham Clinton set up a private email server when she was secretary of state to avoid having her messages sent to the National Archives. Cheney was asked about Clinton’s emails during a Republican Party of Florida fundraising dinner. “I think she’s in big trouble,” […]

Phil AmmannNovember 4, 2015

Now it’s a Baker’s Dozen. Retired pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson will be the 13th candidate to appear at the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit, scheduled next week in Orlando. “We are excited to welcome Ben Carson to our list of presidential candidates speaking at the Sunshine Summit in Orlando,” said a statement Wednesday from […]

Associated PressOctober 31, 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton was a no-show Saturday. Ditto Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The Florida Democratic Party held a weekend convention to rally supporters for next year’s election without the benefit of a presidential candidate actually showing up. Sure, party activists could pose with life-size cardboard cutouts of Clinton and Sanders, but Clinton was in South […]

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Email insights: Sarasota GOP: Democrat Edward James a “major threat” in HD 72

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RNC hammers Dawn McCall, host of Hillary Clinton fundraiser in Miami Beach

Jeb Bush lends star power to Florida GOP fundraiser Dec. 11

J.C. Martin calls in chips for Polk County Commission District 3 race

Email insights: More House GOP fundraising

Bob Sparks: GOP, Obama heading for high-stakes showdown on Syrian refugees

Headlining Florida GOP dinner, Dick Cheney says Hillary Clinton’s in “big trouble”

Now it’s 13: Ben Carson latest to attend Florida GOP Sunshine Summit

Florida Democrats rally for 2016 without Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders