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Scott PowersOctober 18, 2018

The Everglades Trust released its full list of election endorsements Thursday containing a broad mix of Democrats and Republicans that had begun Tuesday when the organization surprised many by announcing its backing of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. In addition to DeSantis, the Everglades Trust is endorsing Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Democratic Attorney […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 17, 2018

Democratic Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw excoriated Republican opponent Ashley Moody Wednesday, saying she should be disqualified from the race over donations he believes are dubious. At issue: Moody accepting money from private prison contractor GEO Group. In a news release Tuesday, Shaw deemed taking the money as “disqualifying,” vowing to take steps as Attorney General to investigate abuse […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 16, 2018

The statewide race for the open Attorney General post is attracting national involvement. Calling state Rep. Sean Shaw a “fighter with a proven track record of standing up for the little guy,” former Vice President Joe Biden is throwing his political weight behind Florida’s Democratic option for Attorney General. In an endorsement announced on Tuesday, the […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2018

Ashley Moody posted her best fundraising numbers since winning the Republican nomination to replace term-limited Attorney General Pam Bondi, with a combined $720,000 raised between her campaign and committee accounts. The former circuit court judge and prosecutor is up against state Rep. Sean Shaw, a Tampa Democrat and the state’s former insurance consumer advocate, in […]

Ryan NicolOctober 11, 2018

Sean Shaw, the Democratic nominee for Attorney General, is out with a new ad calling for increased gun control in Florida. The slickly-shot 30-second spot, titled “I Will,” contrasts the ability to get quality health care for those with preexisting conditions with the ability to purchase a firearm. Shaw makes the case that that balance […]

Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

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Lieutenant Governor candidate Chris King joined Democrats statewide in expressing outrage over comments made Saturday by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz during a political event in Cape Coral. “Our election should and must be about real people facing real issues, and not hyperbolic propaganda used to fearmonger and gin up their base,” King said. Gaetz on […]

Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz criticized Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum for overseeing a rise in crime as mayor of Tallahassee. “I don’t know whether to call him Andrew Gillum or ‘Andrew Kill-‘em,’ ” Gaetz said. Gaetz suggested the nickname during a campaign swing through Southwest Florida with Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Saturday. Democrats […]

Jacob OglesOctober 6, 2018

Only one month remains before Florida can put the mid-terms in the past. Until then, candidates for office will use every day seeking support. Here’s where statewide pols head this weekend. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis will hold a series of events around the state alongside wife Casey and running mate Jeannette Nunez. That includes […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 5, 2018

Democrat Sean Shaw, as of Sept. 28, is the cash-on-hand leader in the Attorney General’s race … despite having less than a million dollars between campaign and committee accounts. And ironically, the state Rep. from Tampa has Republican House colleagues Frank White and Jay Fant to thank for his advantageous position. Republican Ashley Moody, despite having raised $5,488,619 since […]

Scott PowersOctober 3, 2018

Democratic Attorney General nominee Sean Shaw is launching a television commercial Wednesday that challenges his Republican opponent Ashley Moody on her position on pre-existing conditions health insurance coverage. He also pledges he’ll battle “big insurance” and take other strong stands, including against sexual harassers. The 30-second spot, “Your Side,” particularly goes after Moody for supporting current […]

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Beyond Ron DeSantis: Everglades Trust releases full list of endorsements

‘Disqualifying’: Sean Shaw slams Ashley Moody for dubious donations

Former Vice President Joe Biden endorses Sean Shaw

Ashley Moody adds $720K, Sean Shaw $275K in Attorney General race

Sean Shaw seeks to ‘disarm’ the gun lobby in new ad

Chris King, other Democrats express outrage over Matt Gaetz attack on Andrew Gillum

Matt Gaetz labels Andrew Gillum ‘Andrew Kill’em’; Democrats decry attack

Gubernatorial candidates canvass Florida with a month to go

Big name donors on both sides, as Sean Shaw leads Attorney General fundraising race

Sean Shaw ad goes after Ashley Moody on pre-existing conditions stance