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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 […]

Staff ReportsOctober 2, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party has announced the opening of 40 new “grassroots offices” as campaigns try to close out the final five weeks of the midterm elections. A statement released by Democratic Party officials say the openings will kick off Wednesday, Oct. 3 and will continue through the weekend alongside several get-out-the-vote activities. “Opening 40 […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 23, 2018

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Florida Democrats called on Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis to fire a woman from his campaign after she questioned if Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser was merely bitter because he liked another girl. Lourdes de la Peña participated in a CNN interview of female Kavanaugh supporters that went viral this weekend. In the course of the interview, de […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

As part of its “67 county strategy“, the Florida Democratic Party brings its rural tour to Palatka Thursday evening. FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo and area Democratic candidates will be at the Price-Martin Center, 6 – 8 p.m. Rizzo notes that the FDP is spending on field operation this cycle. “We are so excited to take our tour […]

Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidates Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis squared off in their first debate Thursday night and within minutes of the 6:30 p.m. start time, Florida Democrats had a lot to say. That has a lot to do with the first question of a debate dominated by national issues rather than Florida-centric ones addressing the […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis are gearing up for their first debate in the Republican primary for Governor, and the Florida Democratic Party is celebrating the occasion with the release of a digital ad and a “guide” to help viewers follow along. “This is the most extreme, far-right field of Republican candidates Florida has […]

Scott PowersJune 26, 2018

The Florida Democratic Party has announced the speaker lineup for the 2018 Leadership Blue Gala to include Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. House Assistant Minority Leader Jim Clyburn, and Florida’s U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. “We are so excited to welcome Leader Clyburn, and Chair of the Democratic Governors Association Governor Jay Inslee to speak to […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2018

A record number Democratic candidates qualified for state races this week, and the Florida Democratic Party said now it’s time to prepare for the “Blue Wave.” “From the Gubernatorial race, to State House and Senate, to county commissioners and mayors, we have the most qualified, committed, and exciting group of candidates we have ever seen,” […]

Peter SchorschJune 22, 2018

As it gears up for the “critical” 2018 elections, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday another crop of new hires. “It’s going to take a committed, experienced, and motivated staff of Democrats to help us take back Florida after nearly 20 years of Republican rule — and we are building a team who is ready […]

Tag: Terrie Rizzo

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

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

Ground game: Florida Democrats to open 40 new ‘grassroots offices’

Democrats call on Ron DeSantis to fire Brett Kavanaugh defender

Florida Dems take ‘rural tour’ to Palatka Thursday

Florida Democrats: Republican debate a ‘right-wing circus’

Florida Democrats release video, ‘guide’ ahead of GOP gubernatorial debate

Jay Inslee, Jim Clyburn, Bill Nelson headline Democrats’ event

Florida Democrats say ‘no GOP seat is safe’ in 2018

Personnel note: Florida Democrats staff up for 2018 election