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Ryan NicolJuly 19, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson is earning the support of a nationwide teachers union as he competes with four other Democrats for the nomination in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The National Education Association (NEA) has chosen to back Richardson over his primary opponents. Instrumental in recommending him for the NEA endorsement were the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) and Florida […]

Ryan NicolJuly 18, 2018

The Mario Diaz-Balart campaign is out with a new ad attempting to savage his Democratic opponent over cases taken by attorneys at her husband’s law firm. The ad is titled “Just Wrong” and takes aim at his only declared opponent, Mary Barzee Flores. The ad focuses on her previous opposition to increased sanctions on Iran […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala has been endorsed by a pair of state Democrats as she seeks a move to Congress. State Reps. Joe Geller and Javier Fernandez say they’re backing Shalala in the crowded Democratic primary in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “Donna Shalala has the leadership and progressive values we need in […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson kicked off a two-day listening tour in Cuba’s capital today as he continues to campaign in the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The Richardson campaign says the focus of the Havana tour is “to learn more about economic and societal developments in the wake of changes in U.S. relations with Cuba.” […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart closed out his second quarter of fundraising by taking in just over $507,000, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. In total, the Republican’s campaign maintains more than $1.6 million still on hand. That’s more than quadruple the amount reported by his Democratic opponent, Mary Barzee Flores, who has just […]

Ryan NicolJuly 13, 2018

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has earned another endorsement in her bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, as the Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced its support of her campaign. The group serves as the political action committee of Planned Parenthood. “We’re proud to stand with Debbie, who is committed to achieving equal pay for women, ensuring paid maternity […]

Ryan NicolJuly 13, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has long been aboard the Trump train, and now Donald Trump is returning the favor with an endorsement of the congressman’s re-election campaign. “Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida is one of the finest and most talented people in Congress,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “Strong on crime, the border, illegal immigration, the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is backing another Florida Republican congressman fighting for re-election, throwing its support behind U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. This is the second recent endorsement of a GOP congressman by the group, after U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo also earned its support earlier in the week. Gaetz represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District and has […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

David Richardson has added more ammo to his case that he’s the progressive choice in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, with the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF). The group is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party which works to promote progressive candidates throughout the state. “David Richardson has been a relentless […]

Ryan NicolJuly 2, 2018

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo has been endorsed by the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) in his bid for re-election. Curbelo is expected to face a competitive race for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. If successful in his primary race against Souraya Faas, he will face either Demetries Grimes or Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November’s general election. Multiple political prognosticators rate […]

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National teachers union backs David Richardson in CD 27

Mario Diaz-Balart attacks law firm of opponent’s husband in new ad

Two state pols endorse Donna Shalala for Congress

David Richardson embarking on two-day tour of Cuba

Mario Diaz-Balart brings in over $500K in contributions

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell snags Planned Parenthood Action Fund backing

‘Warrior’ Matt Gaetz gets official thumbs-up from Donald Trump

Matt Gaetz gets backing of Humane Society Legislative Fund

David Richardson gets Democratic Progressive Caucus support

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Carlos Curbelo