Latest Poll of Fla's Dem Primary: Alan Grayson 33%, Patrick Murphy 32%
A poll commissioned by two progressive Democrats’ groups supporting Alan Grayson finds that the Orlando congressman leads U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy in a tight race for the Democratic nomination for...
View ArticleCurt Clawson Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Judging by the expression on her face, Lizbeth Benacquisto appeared genuinely surprised -- and touched -- by the standing ovation given to her by her colleagues in the Senate upon her return to the...
View ArticleFlorida Congressman Compares Transgender Bathroom Issue to Allowing Dogs To...
Florida Congressman Ted Yoho has weighed in on the recent bathroom controversy, comparing transgender people to “dogs” peeing anywhere they want.The minute-long video posted on YouTube by a user named...
View ArticlePatrick Murphy Exaggeration Storyline Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
When it comes to the Patrick Murphy “OMG-he-exaggerated-his-resume” storyline, I am reminded of the story of the congressional aide who came storming into his boss’s office,“Mr. Chairman! Mr. Chairman!...
View ArticleTHE DSCC IS MAKING A MISTAKE ABANDONING PATRICK MURPHY
Up until a few weeks ago, one could argue that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee had been doing a reasonably good job in the Sunshine State.One could even make the point that in a...
View ArticleCHARLIE CRIST REGAINS POLLING LEAD IN CD 13
His commercials omnipresent on Tampa Bay televisions, Charlie Crist has taken back the lead from David Jolly in the race for Florida’s 13th Congressional District.According to a fresh survey from St....
View ArticleDSCC looking dumb and dumber for abandoning Patrick Murphy
About a week ago, I used this space to offer an honest critique of national Democrats turning their backs on Patrick Murphy.At the time, Murphy was lagging behind by about 4 points; at least one poll...
View ArticleNew Poll Shows Patrick Murphy, Marco Rubio Tied After Democrat's Post-debate...
The Patrick Murphy campaign touted a new poll Friday showing the Democratic congressman tied with Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio among Florida voters.The Opinion Savvy poll shows both candidates with...
View ArticleRed Don
One of the guilty pleasures of my misspent youth was the movie Red Dawn, a 1980s cult classic depicting the Soviet invasion of America. While it undoubtedly has artistic value, it’s also notable for...
View ArticleCharlie Crist is back
Some men, after filing for divorce, immediately attempt to catch up for all of the time they think lost while being married.They buy a sports car, maybe one with a convertible top.Other men return to a...
View ArticleBill Nelson holds early lead over Rick Scott in potential 2018 U.S. Senate...
A poll released Monday from the University of North Florida shows Sen. Bill Nelson ahead of Gov. Rick Scott in a hypothetical match-up for Florida's U.S. Senate seat.Meanwhile, the favorability ratings...
View ArticleSecond poll pitting Bill Nelson and Rick Scott head-to-head in gives Democrat...
Gov. Rick Scott hasn’t announced he’s running for U.S. Senate in 2018, but a new survey shows he’s already trailing in the polls.A poll fromMason-Dixon Polling & Research shows Sen. Bill Nelson...
View ArticleAt gathering of progressives in Tampa, Andrew Gillum says Democrats won't win...
In his first appearance in Tampa since officially declaring his candidacy for Governor, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum said the Democratic Party can win back the Governor's Mansion next year if it...
View ArticlePoll of Florida U.S. Senate race: Bill Nelson 46%, Rick Scott 44%
Sen. Bill Nelson might be in for a closer race than once predicted, according to a new survey commissioned by Florida Hospital Association.The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies from March 1...
View ArticleCan a moderate ‘old white guy’ beat Stephanie Murphy?
We cannot even get to the halfway point in the Legislative Session without turning to not-yet-developed 2018 races — especially with one Orlando congressional seat poised to become one of the most...
View ArticleWin, Gwen. Win.
"What are we waiting for?" bellows a crinkly-eyed Burgess Meredith and moments later the Greatest. Training. Montage. Song. Ever. (Courtesy of Bill Conti) starts to play.As any...
View ArticleHow is Andrew Gillum Florida Democrats'"best hope"?
Tampa Bay Times’ political editor Adam Smith just declared Andrew Gillum the Democratic frontrunner for Governor.Based on what?Before I go one inch further, let me say this. Gillum may be the...
View ArticleAndrew Gillum should drop out of Fla. governor's race
The most difficult job in Florida politics right now is the one held by Brice Barnes.She is the finance director for the gubernatorial campaign of Andrew Gillum, the besieged Democratic mayor of...
View ArticleGwen Graham better watch her six
It would appear Gwen Graham had a wonderful time on the Fourth of July, carrying on the family tradition of marching in the Lynn Haven Red, White and Blue Parade.“We are going to celebrate our nation’s...
View ArticleJose Javier Rodriguez’s FL-27 campaign sounds more Republican than Democratic
This much is clear: state Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez is running in the primary for Florida’s open 27th Congressional District.What has not been as clear: is it the Democratic or Republican...
View ArticleRick Scott and Bill Nelson virtually tied, new poll shows
A new poll of the likely 2018 U.S. Senate race finds Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and likely challenger Gov. Rick Scott virtually tied.The Florida Atlantic University poll, scheduled for release...
View ArticleGwen Graham holds sizable lead in Democratic primary for Florida governor,...
Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham commands over thirty percent of Democratic primary voters' support in a fresh poll conducted on the eve of Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine's expected entry into the...
View ArticleFlorida Democratic Party President Accused of ‘Enabling’ Chair’s "Creepy"...
Highlighting the work of our reporter, Ana Ceballos: As Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel resigns in disgrace, the state party’s president, Sally Boynton Brown, came short of defending...
View Article10 Big Questions Facing Florida Politics Heading Into 2018
The holidays are over. Welcome to 2018. That means campaign season pretty much starts now. Fasten your seat belts because we guarantee a bumpy ride.Let’s start with the Top 10 (for now) Florida...
View ArticleJohn Morgan says no to independent bid for Florida governor
Orlando attorney John Morgan will not run for Florida governor in 2018 -- not even as an independent.Morgan, recognized for his ubiquitous TV ads for his law firm, Morgan and Morgan, took to Twitter...
View ArticleDonna Shalala's Candidacy Wouldn't Put FL-27 Into Play, Right? RIGHT?
Another day, another hot take on the crowded Democratic primary in Florida's 27th Congressional District. According to POLITICO Florida, Donna Shalala’s possible entrance into the race has one...
View ArticleIs Donna Shalala "dominating" the FL-27 field?
Well-regarded research strategy firm Bendixen and Amandi International released a poll of the CD 27 Democratic field Tuesday showing as-yet-unannounced candidate Donna Shalalaholding a solid lead among...
View ArticleRick Scott Leads Bill Nelson In New Poll of Possible U.S. Senate Race in Florida
A new poll of the 2018 U.S. Senate race shows Gov. Rick Scott with a two-point lead over Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.The Clearview Research poll contacted 750 likely voters by phone between March...
View ArticleAlec Baldwin, Alyssa Milano Raising Money for Florida Gubernatorial Candidate...
Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum heads to California this week to mingle with celebrities and Democratic activists at a high-profile fundraiser at the Santa Monica home of entertainment industry...
View ArticleAmerican Bridge lays out weaknesses for Democrats to aim at in Rick Scott's...
In advance of Gov. Rick Scott's expected announcement next Monday that he's running for the U.S. Senate, the Democratic-campaign supporting PAC American Bridge 21st Century is laying out a discussion...
View ArticleRon DeSantis Charges That 'Liberal' Broward School District Could Have...
At a meeting of the "Collier for [Donald] Trump Club" over the weekend, Republican candidate for governor Ron DeSantis staked out a provocative position regarding the case of Nikolas Cruz, the gunman...
View ArticlePPP Poll of Florida: Bill Nelson Beating Rick Scott; Philip Levine Leading...
Florida Politics has the exclusive on the first poll of the Sunshine State conducted since Rick Scott entered the race for the U.S. Senate. There are four stories about the polls on...
View ArticleAlan Grayson is running for Congress in District ...
Former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson wants his old seat back, and is preparing to file Tuesday to take on fellow-Democrat, incumbent U.S. Rep. Darren Soto in Florida's 9th Congressional District.Grayson, who...
View ArticleDemocrats hold key legislative seat in Florida special election
Javier Fernandez won the Tuesday special election for House District 114 over Andrew Vargas and unaffiliated candidate Liz de las Cuevas.With 84 percent of precincts reporting, Fernandez’ led Vargas...
View ArticleThe coming Andrew Gillum vs. Ron DeSantis general election in Florida
Anyone else have the sinking feeling that Florida political pundits will wake up the day after the primary election and be forced to offer their best impressions of Vizzini from "The Princess...
View ArticleJeff Greene, Gwen Graham Lead Fla. Democratic Primary For Governor, New Poll...
There is a new front-runner in the Democratic primary for Florida governor. Well, more like a new co-front-runner.Billionaire Jeff Greene, who joined the race just last month, has rocketed into first...
View ArticleLatest Poll: Democratic Race for Florida Governor Is As Close As Ever
With eight days before Election Day in the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida governor, three candidates, including a surging Andrew Gillum, are separated by just six points.Leading the...
View ArticleGwen Graham Far Out Front In Democratic Race for Florida Governor
Gwen Graham’s lead is building, Jeff Greene’s surge has turned into a slump, and Philip Levine is stuck in second gear according to new poll released Wednesday out of Florida Atlantic University.The...
View ArticlePoll: Democratic Primary for Florida Governor a Two-Person, One-Point Race
Another day, another poll of the Democratic primary for Florida governor. Only this one shows Philip Levine on top instead of Gwen Graham, with Andrew Gillum surging late but perhaps from too far back...
View ArticleHere's Florida Politics' Final Poll of the Democratic Primary for Florida...
Gwen Graham and Philip Levine have jostled for the top spot in the Democratic primary for Governor for months, but the final poll ahead of Tuesday’s election shows Graham is the clear frontrunner for...
View ArticleHere's the First Post-Primary Poll of the Florida Governor Race
Andrew Gillum is breaking ahead of Ron DeSantis in the governor’s race, fueled by the early preference of Florida’s independent voters, according to the first publicly-released poll of the general...
View ArticleBill Nelson, Rick Scott Deadlocked at 47% According to Latest Poll of Race...
New polling verifies Florida’s U.S. Senate fight as one of the tightest in the nation, with Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and Republican Rick Scott virtually tied.But even in a politically divided...
View ArticleIn Play To Progressives, Young Voters, Andrew Gillum Taps Chris King As...
On Thursday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum chose a rival from the primary, Winter Park businessman Chris King, as his Lieutenant Governor pick.Gillum and King bonded on the campaign...
View ArticleAndrew Gillum Leads Ron DeSantis in Latest Florida Chamber Poll
For the first time in the two-week-old general election campaign for Florida Governor, one candidate is nearing a lead outside the margin of error.According to a recent poll from the Florida Chamber of...
View ArticleCarlos Curbelo Trailing In Newest Poll of FL CD 26
Democrats earned a bit of good news in their efforts to overtake Congress with the release of a new poll showing incumbent U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo trailing in his re-election bid against Debbie...
View ArticleLauren Baer Polling Within Three Points of Brian Mast In FL CD 18
A new survey from Public Policy Polling (PPP) shows a tight contest in Florida's 18th Congressional District, with incumbent U.S. Rep. BrianMast leading Democratic challenger LaurenBaer by just three...
View ArticleMary Barzee Flores Closing In On Mario Diaz-Balart, Poll Shows
A new Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey gives incumbent U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart just a five-point lead over Democratic challenger Mary Barzee Flores in the race for Florida's 25th Congressional...
View ArticleWhy I believe Andrew Gillum is about to bring it home
The most over-analyzed set of statistics in Florida politics is returned ballot math.Some very smart people pore over the data each day and do, frankly, an incredible job informing the public about how...
View ArticleDid Andrew Gillum Leave Millions Of Dollars In The Bank On Election Day?
I hope I am reading this wrong.But before I get into what exactly I am reading let me say this:We can argue whether or not a losing campaign ran the right ads … targeted the right markets … struck the...
View ArticleWhy Isn't Rick Scott Being Held To Same Standard As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Everyone loves a good party. Just ask Cinderella. In the end, it worked out fairly good for her.And for those in The Process, victory parties can be some of the best — both in Capitol Hill and...
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