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Florida Right to Life PAC endorses Ken Sukhia in CD 2 race

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Former federal prosecutor Ken Sukhia has received a significant boost from another pro-life group in support of his bid for Gwen Graham’s congressional seat. Sukhia, the former U.S. attorney running as a Republican for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, received the endorsement Friday of the Florida Right to Life Political Action Committee. Sukhia faces Panama City urologist Neal DunnĀ and attorney Mary ThomasĀ in the Aug. 30 Republican primary. ā€œI’m humbled to receive the endorsement of Florida Right to Life PAC because protecting…

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Endorsement Watch: Conservative Leadership PAC, Florida Realtors, National Organization for Women in Florida, and others issue endorsements

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There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Conservative Leadership PAC, the National Organization for Women in Florida, and Florida REALTORS PAC — issued endorsements. — The International Association of Firefighters and the Florida Professional Fire Fighters endorsed Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate. “We know Patrick will continue to stand up for workers’ rights, fight to protect retirement benefits, and…

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Super PAC emerges to support Matt Gaetz and Neal Dunn in Panhandle congressional races

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As far as Super PACs go, theĀ one thatĀ isĀ backing two Republicans in a pair of Panhandle congressional race has a nice enough name.Ā It’s called “North Florida Neighbors.” How genteel. How stately. How very north Florida. North Florida Neighbors announced Friday that it isĀ supporting conservative state Rep.Ā Matt GaetzĀ in his bid for Florida’s 1stĀ Congressional District, along with the previously announced support of conservative Panama City veteran, surgeon and businessmanĀ Neal DunnĀ in Florida’s Second Congressional District. Both congressional seats are open in 2016. Due to…

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Rick Scott’s makes almost-endorsement of Mary Thomas

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Gov.Ā Rick ScottĀ came about as a pol can get to endorsing another without pulling the trigger. At a private fundraiser hosted by the conservative Club for Growth, writesĀ POLITICO Florida’sĀ Matt Dixon, Scott singled out Thomas for special praise. ā€œMary came aboard with me right after I got elected back in 2010 and worked in my general counsel office, and to give her bragging rights, everything she touched, it worked,ā€ Scott said, according to audio from the meeting provided to POLITICO Florida. ā€œSo…

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Neal Dunn announces $700K fundraising for first 2 quarters in CD 2 race

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Republican candidate Neal Dunn announced his campaign had netted over $700,000 for the first two quarters of fundraising in the race for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Dunn, a Panama City urologist, said his campaign raised more than $135,000 in contributions, with another $65,000 personally added to his campaign during the fourth quarter of 2015. Dunn faces political newcomer Mary Thomas for the seat held by first-term U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham. Thomas is a Tallahassee lawyer who worked in the Rick…

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Florida Republicans blast President Barack Obama over gun-control executive actions

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Florida politicians are speaking out about President Barack Obama’s gun control proposals, with several prominent Republicans blasting the Democrat’s actions. Obama announced a package of gun-control executive actions during a speech in the East Room at the White House. The cornerstone of his executive actions is a background check requirement for guns purchased from dealers even if they’re bought online or at gun shows. Several Florida Republicans were quick to criticize the president’s actions. In an column exclusively for The…

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Steve Southerland endorses Neal Dunn in CD 2

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Former U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland picked a side Monday and endorsed RepublicanĀ candidate Neal Dunn, who is running for Southerland’s old CD2 seat in the Florida Panhandle. ā€œI have examined the field thoroughly and feel strongly that Neal Dunn is the bestĀ conservative Republican candidate and is the only candidate I have endorsed for thisĀ race,ā€ Sutherland said.Ā ā€œHe and his wife, Leah, are conservative Christians with a longĀ family history of military service and sacrifice.ā€ The former congressman said the move was ā€œnot just…

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