Already making his entrance in the Florida midterm elections by campaigning alongside Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Senator Bill Nelson, now former Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed Democrat Jeremy Ring in his bid to become Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. In a statement, Biden explains why he believes that Ring is right for the job, […]
Vice President Joe Biden has gone to bat for Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Senator Bill Nelson as they’re both polling high in their respective races. Calling the upcoming midterm elections important because of “reclaiming America’s soul, for real,” the former Vice President shared the stage with both candidates and spoke to a fired-up crowd […]
Donna Shalala has had a controversial week as she’s been slammed for accepting $2,000 and campaigning alongside California congresswoman, Barbara Lee, a Fidel Castro sympathizer who said, after Fidel Castro’s death, that she was “very sad for the Cuban people” and that “we need to stop and pause and mourn his loss.” Lee also praised […]
A new Quinnipiac poll taken after Hurricane Michael is showing that Senator Bill Nelson is ahead of Governor Rick Scott with 52% over 46%. In addition, 2% of those polled said that they were undecided. Among women, Senator Nelson has a 20-point lead with 59% to Scott’s 39%, and Senator Nelson also has a 22-point […]
With the midterm elections fast approaching, Tom Steyer, a Democratic activist and California billionaire, is adding another $2 million to help Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s gubernatorial campaign. In an interview with CNN, Steyer, who’s leading an opposition to get President Trump impeached, commented that “If you were going to choose a single race that has […]
In an effort “to drive down flood insurance premiums by creating a low-interest loan program to help property owners better protect their homes and businesses from storm damage, ultimately reducing post-disaster claims,” Representative Charlie Crist has unveiled the “State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act,” which has also been cosponsored by Republican Representative Roger Williams. Crist’s […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren has drawn controversy over the years for remarking that she’s native American because of having some native American heritage, and she has received criticism from various political figures.  Some have argued that she has used it to her advantage to get ahead in life and, in a new commercial highlighting her heritage, […]
Vice President Joe Biden is jumping into Florida Politics, and he’s done so by endorsing Sean Shaw in his bid to become the sunshine state’s next Attorney General. In a news release, the former Vice President called Shaw a “fighter with a proven track record of standing up for the little guy,” Vice President Biden […]
Senator Bill Nelson is setting his sights on making sure that the Tyndall Air Force Base is rebuilt after touring it Sunday morning and seeing the destruction left by Hurricane Michael. Speaking to the Tampa Bay Times, Senator Nelson commented that “The base is destroyed,” and he noted that his “judgment as a senior member […]
With news that the first Senatorial race debate would be canceled because Governor Rick Scott wanted to put his attention on hurricane relief, news has now broken about the first gubernatorial debate being canceled because Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is also going to be placing his attention on hurricane relief. In a Facebook video, Mayor […]
Democrat Lois Frankel and Republican Susan Brooks, two chairwomen of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, have introduced the “Keeping Girls in School Act,” which aims to “support the economic and educational empowerment of girls globally.” Speaking on the bill, Representative Frankel’s office released a statement, explaining that “Today, over 130 million girls worldwide are […]
In a 30-second advertisement titled “I Will,” Sean Shaw, Democratic candidate for Attorney General, is making his case for increased gun control in the sunshine state. In the advertisement, Shaw combats his view that it’s easier to get a firearm than to get quality health care for people that have preexisting conditions. Shaw explains that […]
Anna Eskamani, who’s made headlines for being unfiltered in her campaign stops, has just gained the endorsement of John “Marijuana” Morgan. In her bid to take Orange County’s House District 47, the lawyer and medical marijuana supporter detailed that Eskamani is best suited for the seat because “Anna is a fighter, always has been — […]
In order to counter the NRA’s support of candidates that believe in gun rights, the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety announced this week that they’re putting $2 million into stateworld elections in the sunshine state to help elect Democrats that endorse gun control measures. The announcement came the same day their founder, former […]
In a time when reforming the VA has become an important discussion in the political landscape, some controversy surrounding it is drawing members of the Florida congressional delegation to seek answers. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs canceled more than 250,000 radiology tests, and Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz is questioning the reason behind the sudden […]
This weekend, a campaign stop drew some controversy when Congressman Matt Gaetz referred to Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum as “Andrew Kill’em” because he’s overseen a high crime rate in Tallahassee. In response to the comment, Democrats have blasted Gaetz and Republicans. Gillum’s running mate, Chris King, explained that “Our election should and must be about […]
Finally, Nikki Fried, making a run to become Florida's next Agriculture Commissioner, noted that "Yesterday’s Senate confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh
Representative Stephanie Murphy announced this weekend that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be sending around $20 million to Central Florida, which includes money being sent to Orange and Seminole Counties and to Orlando “to expand the supply of affordable housing, revitalize communities, reduce homelessness, and help individuals with HIV/AIDS find suitable […]
