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Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation PAC, the political arm of the state’s retail trade organization, endorsed more than two dozen candidates seeking to earn their first terms in the state House next month. The bulk of the 26 candidates getting FRF’s seal of approval are seeking open seats in the state House, but a handful of […]

Ryan NicolOctober 8, 2018

There’s a new cash-on-hand leader in the race for House District 118. Republican challenger Anthony Rodriguez now leads Democratic incumbent Robert Asencio, according to the latest reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Rodriguez earned a whopping $70,100 Sept. 15-28. That was bolstered by an influx of $46,000 from the Republican Party of Florida, […]

Ryan NicolOctober 5, 2018

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois is set to join state Rep. Robert Asencio for canvassing on Friday. Gutierrez will go door-to-door with Asencio across House District 118. Asencio, the Democratic incumbent, is defending his seat against Republican challenger Anthony Rodriguez. Gutierrez and Asencio will visit voters in Tamiami, Kendall, The Crossings, Kendale Lakes, and […]

Drew WilsonOctober 1, 2018

“We can’t allow countries to get away with defaulting on their debts"

Ryan NicolOctober 1, 2018

More than a dozen Puerto Rican leaders across the U.S. have announced their support for Andrew Gillum‘s campaign for Governor. Gillum, the Democratic candidate in the race, currently serves as Mayor of Tallahassee. He is competing against former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, the Republican nominee. Among Gillum’s new spate of backers are former Puerto Rico […]

Scott PowersSeptember 20, 2018

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On the one-year mark of Hurricane Maria’s devastating landfall on Puerto Rico, Florida Democrats are charging that Republicans in Washington and Tallahassee neglected the island while Republicans are countering with statements on efforts they undertook. The bottom line may be the still-hobbled island, parts of which went months without adequate power, drinking water, and health care, […]

Ryan NicolJuly 27, 2018

Liberal action group Latino Victory Fund, which seeks to help elect more Latinos to government, is offering up new three new endorsements for the Florida Legislature. “David Perez, Brendan Ramirez, and Robert Asencio are strong Latino leaders with a demonstrated commitment to their communities, and they will play a key role in turning out Latino progressives this election […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

Incumbent state Rep. Robert Asencio earned another boost in his re-election bid, pulling in support from the Florida Medical Association PAC. The group serves as the political arm of the Florida Medical Association, which advocates on behalf of the state’s medical and osteopathic physicians. “The FMA PAC proudly endorses Rep. Robert Asencio for re-election,” said Dr. Mike […]

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 NicolJune 11, 2018

Democratic state Rep. Robert Asencio outraised his Republican opponent last month, notching a victory in what’s expected to be a close November election. Asencio pulled in more than $11,000 to his campaign. That bests Anthony Rodriguez, who only earned $7,000 in donations. Asencio also brought in just over $20,000 to his committee, Alliance For Prosperity […]

Tag: Robert Asencio

Florida Retailers recommend bundle of new state representatives

Anthony Rodriguez takes cash lead over Robert Asencio

Robert Asencio gets a walking buddy for campaign trail

Robert Asencio calls out Peruvian bond defaults

Boricua backers: Puerto Rican leaders endorse Andrew Gillum for Governor

Democrats push Hurricane Maria response as campaign issue; Republicans cite efforts

Latino Victory Fund endorsing trio of Florida Legislature candidates

Florida Medical Association PAC endorses Robert Asencio

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

Robert Asencio outraises opponent Anthony Rodriguez in May