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In Tampa, Alan Grayson addresses a Black Lives Matter protest

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Alan Grayson made an appearance at a Black Lives Matter rally in Ybor City’s Centennial Park on Saturday afternoon before approximately 75 people. With plenty of law enforcement standing sentry, the Orlando congressman and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate addressed the multiracial crowd by citing the names of a few of the black men who have been killed by law enforcement officers recently, such as Alton Sterling and Philander Castile. “These are young people who gave their lives, for no good reason. And now it’s for us the…

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Equality PAC is backing Patrick Murphy in U.S. Senate race

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Equality PAC, the political action committee aimed at supporting candidates running for federal office who are LGBT or seek to advance LGBT rights, is backing Jupiter Representative Patrick Murphy in the Florida Senate race. “I am humbled to receive the Equality PAC’s endorsement and I am grateful for the important work they do to advance LGBT rights,” said Murphy in a statement. “Over the past few years, we have celebrated monumental victories for the LGBT community, but we have also mourned…

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Jennifer Granholm goes after Donald Trump in speech to Pinellas County Democrats

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Political observers might recall Jennifer Granholm’s impassioned speech before the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte in 2012 — it was so intense (and at times over the top in its intensity) it had many people believing she might have been on medication. She later joked to CNN that she was simply “high on democracy.” The former Michigan governor came to Clearwater on Saturday night, where she gave an animated speech at the Pinellas County Democratic Party’s “Prelude to Victory” dinner at Ruth Eckerd Hall.…

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Deadline for proposed Alan Grayson-Patrick Murphy debates approaches

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There’s less than two months to go before the extremely competitive Democratic primary for U.S. Senate takes place, yet no debates have officially been scheduled between the two major candidates in that race, Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson. That may be changing though. Or maybe not. FloridaPolitics.com has learned that three NPR affiliates in the state – WUSF in Tampa, WMFE in Orlando and WLRN in Miami – are attempting to hold radio debates between the primary candidates for both the Democratic and Republican…

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Patrick Murphy endorsed by Florida Police Benevolent Association

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After enduring his worst week as a candidate since declaring that he was running for the senate over a year ago, Jupiter Representative Patrick Murphy has received a nice boost in his campaign to succeed Marco Rubio in Washington, procuring the endorsement from the Florida Police Benevolent Association. “The Florida PBA is proud to endorse Patrick Murphy because we know the he will stand with our police officers and first responders in the U.S. Senate,” said PBA President John Rivera. “Patrick is the…

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President Obama cuts radio ad for Patrick Murphy

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Democrats nationally are putting all their chips on Patrick Murphy in the U.S. Senate contest this year, and none other than President Obama is featured in a new radio ad that will begin airing today throughout the Sunshine State, promoting the Jupiter Representative. “In Congress, I could always count on Patrick to have my back. He’s been there for me when I needed him,” Obama says in the ad, paid for by the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee. The President touts…

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Carlos Beruff files paperwork for U.S. Senate race

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Carlos Beruff made it official. On Wednesday, the Manatee County Republican’s campaign filed the paperwork to run for U.S. Senate. Beruff was not on hand in Tallahassee, but said in a statement that he is grateful for the support his campaign has received. “Since launching my campaign, I’ve traveled to all 67 Florida counties. I’ve met with voters, local law enforcement and community leaders to hear their concerns and share my plan to bring business experience and real public service…

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