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A.G. GancarskiApril 8, 2016

The “Road to Cleveland” delegates have been picked in Congressional District 4, and it’s a strong delegation by any account. U.S Rep. Ander Crenshaw; state Representative, Duval GOP Chairman Lake Ray; and State Committeewoman Cindy Graves all made the cut. Graves’ candidacy wasn’t hurt at all by her Facebook post Thursday that seemed to imply that President Barack […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

In what was a quiet month in fundraising for Donnie Horner, one March donor stands out: Susie Wiles, the Florida Co-Chairwoman of the Trump campaign. Wiles gave $500 of the $2,625 Horner scored in March, a number that brings his total raised to $104,150. Horner has over $80,000 on hand; Sheri Treadwell, as of her February numbers, has […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 5, 2016

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Ahead of the Wisconsin primary results, a popular narrative is that the Donald Trump campaign is in “disarray.” A POLITICO story Tuesday declared that “morale sinks” as “key battleground state staff” has been jettisoned. Central to the POLITICO narrative: Florida, where the website says the “disarray” is having tangible consequences. “Since March, the campaign has been laying off […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry was a strong Marco Rubio supporter. However, he said Wednesday, Florida voters emphatically made their decision. “I’m proud to have supported my friend,” Curry said, yet “the people spoke.” For Curry “it’s time to move on,” he said to a press gaggle, reinforcing comments he made Monday at a Jacksonville Marco Rubio Meet and […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 12, 2016

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The Donald Trump road show will go on Sunday … but not in Jacksonville because plans for a local rally have been abandoned. “No event in Jax,” says Trump Florida co-chair Susie Wiles. “Hate it but, try as I might, I couldn’t find a venue large enough.” Trump, whose rallies have an energy not seen in this area […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 22, 2016

When Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry endorsed Marco Rubio for President Sunday, it seemed like a logical and predictable move. In some respects, it was set up nine months ago when Rubio came in to support Curry at a rally before the May election that saw the former RPOF chair swept into office. Rubio’s presence was the punctuation mark […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2016

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Susie Wiles, Florida campaign co-chair for Donald Trump, answered some questions from Florida Politics about the Trump win in New Hampshire, the path going forward, and Ted Cruz’s campaign manager making a fundraising swing in NE Florida Wednesday. Trump, at this writing, sits at 34 percent. And that’s just fine with Wiles: “I hoped for a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

The candidates they support are as different as can be. There’s Marco Rubio supporters and Jeb Bush boosters; Ted Cruz backers and Donald Trump allies. All of them are confident their man will get the ticket out of New Hampshire, and many still are still hopeful their candidate will be the Republican nominee. “I feel good,” said Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Miami Republican backing […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2016

Though Raymond Johnson‘s political endeavors of late about been targeted against Jacksonville HRO expansion, he also is dipping his toes into the presidential race. Johnson’s Biblical Concepts Ministries is offering a lecture series: “Why Christians should not vote for Donald Trump in the Republican Primary.” “BCM wants to be sure evangelicals are biblically informed and ready to fulfill […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 2, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, get ready for your closeup. You’re about to become central to the GOP Florida Presidential Primary in a real way. As the only Republican big city mayor in the state, and as someone whose endorsement can swing the election, you’re going to be courted. The local party hands want you to be […]

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Lenny Curry, Susie Wiles no-shows for CD 4 delegate vote

Susie Wiles highlights HD 11 Republican Donnie Horner’s March donor list

Florida Co-Chairwoman Susie Wiles: No “disarray” in Donald Trump campaign

Lenny Curry “proud to have supported Marco Rubio,” but “the people spoke”

Donald Trump couldn’t find a large enough venue for Sunday Jax rally

The importance of Duval County for Marco Rubio

Susie Wiles talks about Donald Trump win

Floridians confident their candidates will do well in New Hampshire and beyond

Raymond Johnson: Christians shouldn’t vote for Donald Trump

How Jacksonville could swing the GOP presidential primary