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Pinellas Democratic Party hosting fundraiser on Tuesday celebrating ‘cool black guys’ Calvin Harris and Ken Welch

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Sen. Arthenia L. Joyner – Sen. Charlie Justice – Rep. Bill Heller Rep. Rick Kriseman – Rep. Janet Long – Rep. Darryl Rouson School Board Member Nina Hayden – School Board Member Linda Learner Mayor Pat Gerard – Councilor Steve Kornell Councilor Wengay “Newt” Newton – Councilor Karl Nurse City Com. Joseph Barkley – City Com. Stephanie Oddo Cordially invite you to join us in celebrating Pinellas County Commissioners Calvin Harris and Ken Welch Beaks Old Florida Tavern and Restaurant…

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In wake of Connie Deneault’s withdrawal, former U.S. Army officer Jeff Brandes files to run against Bill Heller in H-52

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Press release from Jeff Brandes, the brand spanking new candidate in House District 52: Today local businessman, and former U.S. Army Officer, Jeff Brandes announced his candidacy for State House District 52, challenging incumbent Democrat Representative Bill Heller. – As his motivation for running, Brandes cited the need for a representative with real world business experience, and a proven record of getting results, to help jump- start Florida’s economy. – “I am on a mission…to get Florida moving again,” Brandes…

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In wake of Connie Deneault’s withdrawal, former U.S. Army officer Jeff Brandes files to run against Bill Heller in H-52

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Press release from Jeff Brandes, the brand spanking new candidate in House District 52: Today local businessman, and former U.S. Army officer, Jeff Brandes announced his candidacy for state House District 52, challenging incumbent Democrat Representative Bill Heller. – As his motivation for running, Brandes cited the need for a representative with real world business experience, and a proven record of getting results, to help jump- start Florida’s economy. – “I am on a mission…to get Florida moving again,” Brandes…

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Connie Deneault dropping out of race for House District 52 ***updated*** for health reasons

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***Update – 9:07 a.m. – Just got off the phone with Deneault’s campaign manager, Bob Esposito, who says Deneault and consultants “still working” on language for press release, which should come around “9 or 10.”  But Esposito stated that this straight-shooting Deneault isn’t dropping out for any other reason than health concerns. Spoke with a source affiliated but not directly working for Connie Deneault’s campaign for House District 52.  Source confirms rumor which started after Adam Smith tweeted: “Hearing one…

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GOP House candidate Connie Deneault already finished with petition drive

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In case Democrats missed my previous posts about how strong a campaign Republican Connie Deneault is running in House District 52, this latest news should serve as a final wake-up call: less than two months after beginning his campaign, Deneault has already completed his petition drive, collecting the requisite 918 petitions needed to qualify for the ballot. Bill Heller and every Democratic operative charged with protecting this seat (that means you Ashley Walker and Steve Schale), this is your wake-up…

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Don’t look now but Bill Heller has a serious opponent in House District 52

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I’d be the last person to complain that the campaign season has begun to early, but, jeez, it’s more than six months before the November and, already, the first 4′ x 3′ sign is dotting the cityscape. Republican newcomer Connie Deneault, whose campaign raised a surprisingly strong $52,000 last quarter and launched a smart-looking website, has put up the first sign of the local legislative campaign cycle.  Look for Deneault to run a sharp campaign, even if he is up…

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Don’t look now but Bill Heller has a serious opponent in House District 52

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I’d be the last person to complain that the campaign season has begun to early, but, jeez, it’s more than six months before the November and, already, the first 4′ x 3′ sign is dotting the cityscape. Republican newcomer Connie Deneault, whose campaign raised a surprisingly strong $52,000 last quarter and launched a smart-looking website, has put up the first sign of the local legislative campaign cycle. Look for Deneault to run a sharp campaign, even if he is up…

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