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Dave Aronberg racks up another sheriff’s endorsement

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From Dave Aronberg’s Campaign: When we first started this effort, we had hoped that a select group of Sheriffs would stand with us. Based on my longstanding commitment to public safety and my experience in the Senate fighting gangs and prescription drug abuse, we believed we had a good chance. To earn the endorsements of a dozen currently serving Sheriffs is, frankly, beyond our highest expectations. To sweep every single Democratic Sheriff endorsement in this race is extremely gratifying and…

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Lessons from a successful Florida mayor

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Jeb Bush is mad at Rick Baker. Well, not really. But the former Florida governor wanted to see the mayor of St. Petersburg aim for statewide office – say, governor – but Mayor Baker has declined. His children are in middle school, and he didn’t want to be away from home doing so much campaigning. At age 52, Baker doesn’t exactly qualify as one of the “green shoots” of a Republican Party that is trying to reinvent itself nationally. But…

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Craig Sher endorses Scott Wagman for Mayor

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From one millionaire to another: “I’m supporting Scott because he is the best candidate. He stands for enhanced public safety, enhancing our educational system and he understands the importance of baseball to our community.”

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