Today 25-year-old native Floridian Rebekah Johansen Bydlak announced her Republican candidacy for the state’s 1st Congressional District. Born and raised in McDavid community in north Escambia County, she attended Pensacola State College…
Category: 2016 Election
White posts $112K for House District 2, raised in one week
Political newcomer Frank White posted impressive numbers for his first campaign report – $111,970. And he raised the money in only five business days. White’s candidacy is somewhat dependent on what office…
Broxson raises $57K in March
State Rep. Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, piled up campaign cash in March, bringing in $57,050, according to a newly filed finance report. The March contributions brought Broxson’s overall total to $137,861, and…
Evers’ indecisiveness becoming statewide news
State Sen. Greg Evers missed another self-imposed deadline to announce his political intentions for the 2016 election cycle, winning me a bet with Daily News investigative reporter Tom McLaughlin. Evers’ indecisiveness is…
New candidate files for Congress, District 1
James Zumwalt, former member of the elite Navy bomb squad and former Military Advisor for Congressman Jeff Miller, filed paperwork to succeed Congressman Miller in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “As a combat…
It only took Matt Gaetz 10 days to raise over $350K for Congress
In his first 10 days on the campaign trail for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R–Fort Walton Beach) announced today his campaign raised over $350,000.00 for the fundraising quarter…
Another Republican files for Congress
Pensacola businessman and retired Marine Corps officer Cris Dosev filed yesterday to run for Rep. Jeff Miller’s seat. The UF grad spent 10 years active duty with Marines, designated as a Bombardier-Navigator…
NRC and RPOF committeemen say there will be no brokered GOP convention
Yesterday, Peter Feaman, a National Committeeman for Florida to the Republican National Committee, and Martin Simmons, State Committeeman for Congressional District #1 to the Republican Party of Florida, visited the offices of…
Who replaces Rep. Miller gets statewide attention
The rest of the state is taking notice of the race to replace Congressman Jeff Miller. State Sen. Greg Evers, State Rep. Matt Gaetz and Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford…
Meet Brian Frazier – only Republican running for Miller’s Congressional seat
Brian Frazier was my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” earlier this week. He is the lone Republican in the race to replace Congressman Jeff Miller…for now. Who is Brian…
Scott asks GOP to ‘Come Together’ behind Trump
A day after front-runner Donald Trump dominated Florida’s Republican presidential primary, Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday called on the GOP to “come together” and support the controversial real-estate developer. Scott had declined…
Florida primaries by the numbers
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Statistics can sometimes obscure the truth. But not in Tuesday’s presidential primaries in Florida. The numbers tell the story: total dominance by Republican Donald…
Pensacola Speaks: Brian Frazier for Congress
As Northwest Florida speculates on who will replace Congressman Jeff Miller, “Pensacola Speaks” will have on the show today the only Republican that has already filed to run, ret. Navy Capt. Brian…
Pensacola Rubio Rally changes venue
With a forecast of rain, the Pensacola Rally with Marco Rubio has been changed to Palafox Wharf, 617 South Palafox Street. The doors open at 6 p.m. The event begins at 7…
After bashing Carson during the campaign, Trump accepts endorsement (video)
There is a political strategy that recommends using a hammer and a pillow on your political opponents. First, you bash them, and then, you praise them. When Dr. Ben Carson was seen…
Trump lead shrinks to six points in Florida
A poll released Thursday night shows billionaire Donald Trump leading the Republican presidential field in Florida and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dominating fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders. The poll, conducted by…
Which presidential candidate matches your views
VoterGuru, a New York-based tech startup that matches users with declared presidential candidates, announced today the launch of its Web platform. The company has raised capital via Horizon Media’s Incubator program to…
Panhandle for Bernie opens Pensacola campaign office
This Saturday, March 5, Panhandle for Bernie will have the Grand Opening Ceremony and open house from noon to 3 p.m. The headquarters is 4595 Spanish Trail Rd. Suite 211. From the…
Traders predict Trump to win big on Super Tuesday
PredictIt traders are projecting that Donald Trump will win 10 of 11 states in the GOP Super Tuesday markets. Trump’s largest margins are in Alabama, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Vermont, where he outpaces…
Manatee homebuilder enters U.S. Senate race
Manatee businessman Carlos Beruff formally announced today that he is running for the United States Senate as a Republican. At Miami mainstay Vicky’s Bakery, close to where he grew up after his…
