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A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott‘s Senate campaign rarely goes more than a couple of days without a new ad, and the latest spots have excoriated incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson for voting with the Democratic Party on judicial nominations. The timing of these spots: no accident, as President Donald Trump has vowed to identify his next Supreme Court nominee Monday. […]

Joe HendersonJuly 5, 2018

After being force-fed more Rick Scott commercials on TV than I can count, all I’ve really heard from the man who wants to be our next U.S. Senator is that Bill Nelson is (paraphrasing here) washed-up, tuckered-out, and devoid of new ideas. One lady in a Scott ad allowed that Nelson seems like a good […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 2, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott is in Kuwait, visiting American troops, but his campaign operation continues to slam Sen. Bill Nelson for being a party-line voter in the Senate. A new ad, “Rubber Stamp,” levies the charges related to judicial votes, asserting that “President Obama nominated more than 300 judges … Nelson did not vote against a single one.” […]

Scott PowersJuly 2, 2018

A third straw poll in a week found solid support among Central Florida Republicans for Adam Putnam for Governor and Ashley Moody for Attorney General. This poll was taken Saturday evening among 191 attendees of the Red White & Blue BBQ hosted by three Central Florida Republican women’s clubs: Republicans in Action, Orlando Republican Women […]

Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

Bill Nelson condemned Gov. Rick Scott as more than a thousand Puerto Rican survivors of Hurricane Maria could end up homeless in the coming days. Many survivors of the storm are living in the U.S., including here in Florida, after their homes were destroyed. Those who lost their homes were able to qualify for Transitional Sheltering […]

Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

Philip Levine is fighting hard to hold onto his slight lead in the polls, as he made the rounds at the Leadership Blue conference at The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood. The event provided candidates with the opportunity to connect with activists and interest groups, providing at least 14 different caucuses advocating for different constituents. Levine […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2018

Patriotism in the Sunshine State While the president may have a ‘Winter White House’ in Mar-a-Lago, Florida doesn’t quite make the cut as one of the most patriotic states in the union. According to a new WalletHub study that compiled the “Most Patriotic States in America,” the Sunshine State could use a bit more of […]

Scott PowersJune 29, 2018

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Allowing that the massive damage of Hurricane Maria was overwhelming and logistics of aid to an island complicated everything, a panel of Puerto Rican and Florida leaders told the Republican Sunshine Summit Friday that the federal response was in many ways the best the island has ever seen. The panel of three Puerto Rican officials […]

Scott PowersJune 29, 2018

A straw poll at the Casselberry Chamber of Commerce Thursday night followed the same line of favorites revealed earlier this week in a Seminole County Republican straw poll, easily preferring Adam Putnam for governor, Ashley Moody for attorney general, and Scott Sturgill for Congress. The Casselberry straw poll, conducted of more than 300 members, differed […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2018

The actions of two Bay-area men last week saved drivers from a potential financial headache. WTSP investigative journalist Noah Pransky uncovered a system maintenance issue with Florida’s tolling system, or SunPass. The estimated time to complete the toll maintenance project took longer than expected, and Pransky pointed out that Floridians could not see older transactions […]

Tag: Rick Scott

Rick Scott lambastes Bill Nelson for ‘toeing the party line’ on judicial nominations

Joe Henderson: WWRSD (What Would Rick Scott Do)?

Rick Scott charges Bill Nelson with being Democratic ‘rubber stamp’ on judicial votes

Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody top another Central Florida straw poll

Bill Nelson calls on Rick Scott to help Puerto Rican hurricane survivors avoid eviction

Philip Levine talks issues from Leadership Blue conference

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Patriotism in the Sunshine State

Republican panel defends Puerto Rico response as ‘best ever’

Another Seminole County straw poll picks Adam Putnam, Ashley Moody

Not Just A Body Of Water for 6.29.18 — A newsletter about Tampa Bay politics