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Associated Builders and Contractors endorses David Jolly in CD 13

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The builders are backing David Jolly. Associated Builders and Contractors — a national construction industry trade organization —  announced Friday they were endorsing the Indian Shores Republican in his re-election bid. The group represents about 21,000 chapter members, and has one of the strongest network of commercial and individual contractors in Florida. “David has been a tireless fighter for open competition and free enterprise throughout the construction industry,” said Steve Cona III, president & CEO of ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter,…

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At forum, Pinellas school board candidates agree on one thing: System needs fixing

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One thing was clear at Tuesday’s forum for Pinellas School Board candidates — the school system needs revamping. But how that is to take place isn’t so clear, although most agreed that communication and stakeholder participation are needed. “Parental participation is a must,” said Eliseo Santana, one of the candidates for District 5. “Our system is not geared to bringing our parents into the schools.” Eileen Long, who is running for the District 4 seat, said, “Survey our stakeholders, find what…

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

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 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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New poll of Florida’s battleground 13th Congressional District: David Jolly 44%, Charlie Crist 44%

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Jack Latvala was not exaggerating. Earlier this week, the Republican state Senator said he had paid for the polling that shows David Jolly leading Charlie Crist in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. Latvala said he conducted “multiple polls, actually, because we didn’t believe it the first time.” Latvala’s right, the numbers are hard to believe. According to a new survey conducted by St. Pete Polls, Jolly leads Crist by less than a tenth of a point, 44 to 44 percent among likely CD 13 voters. These numbers are startling considering that…

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When will Rick Baker take the shot?

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Charlie Crist is in Rick Baker‘s sights, but when will the former mayor take the shot? That’s the question on many politicos’ minds in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. Like Iceman in “Top Gun,” Baker appears to have his target lined up, but just “can’t get the angle.” There’s little doubt in my mind that Baker will eventually run in CD 13. Not that the former St. Petersburg mayor is telling me much. He knows that my wife and I are close to Crist and so…

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Email insights: Eric Lynn plays on work with Barack Obama to rake in contributions

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Eric Lynn is asking for support in his bid for Congress in 2016. In an email sent to supporters Wednesday, Lynn plays on his work on President Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns and administration. “From 2007 until last year, I had the honor and privilege to work for President Barack Obama,” Lynn wrote. “I was proud to be one of the first hires for his historic presidential campaign and I was honored to serve as a senior adviser on National Security…

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Rick Kriseman endorses Eric Lynn

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St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman is endorsing Eric Lynn for Congress. In a video released Wednesday morning, Kriseman praised Lynn for valuing community. “[St. Pete is] a place where the community values family and service is important,” Kriseman said in the video. “This is a man who cares about his community and will take that passion with him to Congress.” The video shows Kriseman standing in a park and cuts to  footage of the Pinellas Congressional District beaches. It comes…

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