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A.G. GancarskiNovember 5, 2018
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Another day brings another celebrity with a global profile backing Democrat Andrew Gillum for Florida Governor. Sunday’s big get, announced via Instagram: icon Rihanna. “FLORIDA: You have the opportunity to make history this election. The US has only had four black Governors in its entire history,” Rihanna urged, “and we can help make #AndrewGillum the next one and […]

Scott PowersNovember 5, 2018
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The latest poll, from NBC News/Marist, has Democrats Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson both leading by five points in Florida’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races. The new poll taken last week and released Monday morning shows Gillum, the Tallahassee Mayor, leading Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis, a former Congressman, 50 percent to 45 percent. Counter […]

Jacob OglesNovember 4, 2018
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Some of the most prominent Latina names on American television gathered in Kissimmee to promote Democrat Andrew Gillum’s candidacy for governor. Eva Longoria Bastón, Zoe Saldana, America Ferrera, Gina Rodriguez and Rosario Dawson, each one wearing a “Phenomenally Latina” T-shirt, shared a stage together with R. Jai Gillum. The actress-activists stressed the importance of making […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 4, 2018
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani bolstered the gubernatorial campaign of Ron DeSantis on Sunday in Daytona. “America’s Mayor,” who was in prime form at his first stop for the campaign, was most quotable when bashing Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum. Calling Gillum a “socialist” and a “failed mayor running for governor,” Giuliani said the election would be a […]

Jacob OglesNovember 3, 2018
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Lakeland political leader Paul Dockery endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum today just as Republican Ron DeSantis campaigned in her hometown. “Andrew Gillum is the governor that Florida needs right now,” said Dockery, who was elected as a Republican representing Lakeland in the state House and Senate over the course of 16 years. “Our state […]

Jim RosicaNovember 3, 2018
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Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, also the Democratic nominee for Governor, said Friday’s mass shooting at a yoga studio “has no place in civilized society.” Gillum released a statement Saturday morning in response to the attack that claimed three lives, including the shooter’s. Five others were wounded, according to reports. “I am deeply appreciative of our law […]

Jacob OglesNovember 3, 2018
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Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser to former president Barack Obama, rallied voters at the University of Central Florida around Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, sharing a stage with politically active rapper Common and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro. Jarrett, a key figure Obama’s transition team after his 2008 election, will visit a Tampa phone bank later […]


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