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Carlos Lopez-Cantera commends David Jolly for decision to run for re-election

Published on June 17, 2016 in 2017/Top Headlines by Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Carlos Lopez-Cantera is applauding his one-time opponent’s decision to run for re-election in the U.S. House. Lopez-Cantera, the state’s lieutenant governor and one of several Republicans running for the U.S. Senate, commended Rep. David Jolly for “doing the right thing and taking on Charlie Crist.” Jolly, an Indian Shores Republican, announced Friday afternoon he was dropping his U.S. Senate bid and running for re-election in Florida’s 13th Congressional District instead. Crist, a Democrat, is also running in CD 13. “Charlie…

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David Jolly drops Senate bid, will seek re-election to CD 13; Charlie Crist, Dems respond

Published on June 17, 2016 in 2017/Top Headlines by Phil Ammann

U.S. Rep. David Jolly has unfinished business. After weeks of pressure from local officials, bolstered by rumors of Marco Rubio seeking re-election, Jolly is dropping his bid for the U.S. Senate, opting instead for a re-election bid in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. “David Jolly’s passion is to serve the people of Pinellas,” former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker confirmed in a statement to the Tampa Bay Times. “He learned at the side of Congressman Bill Young, and he has effectively served all…

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In new advertisement, Charlie Crist says Congress should be listening to the people

Published on June 17, 2016 in 2017/Top Headlines by Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Charlie Crist is out with a new digital advertisement, just as Rep. David Jolly prepares to announce whether he will run for re-election instead of the Senate. “The cost of living is more expensive than ever. Social Security and Medicare are under attack. And our students, veterans and environment aren’t priorities anymore,” says Crist in the 30-second spot posted to his Facebook page. “Instead of fixing it, Washington politicians keep talking louder and louder.” He continues: “Congress should be listening…

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In new ad, Carlos Beruff says ‘we are all simply Americans’

Published on June 17, 2016 in 2017/Top Headlines by Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Carlos Beruff is out with a new campaign advertisement, calling on Floridians to reject what he calls a hyphenated county. The release of the 30-second spot, called “Simply American,” comes as Marco Rubio prepares to announce whether he will run for re-election. In his new ad, an announcer is heard saying: “Ever get tired of all these hyphens? Separating American with all these divisions. America is strongest when we are united.” “We all owe America; it’s not the other way…

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Mitch Perry Report for 6.17.16 — “Weiner” comes to Tampa

Published on June 17, 2016 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

Here’s something you don’t hear very often — if you’re intending on attending tonight’s Tampa Bay Rays — San Francisco Giants game at Tropicana Field, you better already have a ticket. The team announced earlier this week that they would make all open seats for the game available for their annual Pride Night for just $5, with all the proceeds going to the Pulse Victims Fund. And the team announced yesterday that the game is sold-out, with “around 40,000” fans…

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David Jolly proposes bill that would prevent potential terrorists from purchasing guns

Published on June 16, 2016 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

Congressional Democrats have spent the past week in Washington promoting gun control legislation in the wake of the Orlando shooting massacre, in which 49 people were killed and dozens others remain injured. They’ve complained that they’re not getting assistance from many Republicans, but that may be changing. On Thursday, Pinellas County based GOP Representative David Jolly announced that he has drafted a bill that would protect Americans by closing a firearm background check loophole and prevent potential terrorists from purchasing guns. The legislation…

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Florida Realtors Association backs Eric Lynn in HD 68 race

Published on June 15, 2016 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

The Florida Realtors Association has officially endorsed Eric Lynn in the House District 68 race in Pinellas County. “The Florida Realtors Association and the work they do is so vital to our community. I am honored to have the support of such an impactful organization,” said Eric Lynn. “I look forward to continuing our work together in bringing affordable housing to the residents of Pinellas County.” Florida Realtors Association is the largest trade association in Florida with more than 155,000 members; thousands of whom reside in St. Petersburg and greater Pinellas County. The…

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David Jolly - page 27

Carlos Lopez-Cantera commends David Jolly for decision to run for re-election

David Jolly drops Senate bid, will seek re-election to CD 13; Charlie Crist, Dems respond

In new advertisement, Charlie Crist says Congress should be listening to the people

In new ad, Carlos Beruff says ‘we are all simply Americans’

Mitch Perry Report for 6.17.16 — “Weiner” comes to Tampa

David Jolly proposes bill that would prevent potential terrorists from purchasing guns

Florida Realtors Association backs Eric Lynn in HD 68 race

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