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The 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship

  Our president has been intent on stoking debate over immigration beginning with his presidential campaign. Now, to motivate his base as we approach the midterm elections, he is proposing a blatantly unconstitutional attempt to revoke—with a stroke of a pen—birthright citizenship. Why? To sow division and fan the flames of anti-immigrant hatred. But here’s

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Nikki Fried puts out TV ad calling for ‘Something New’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=AldHNaNdMcc   Since the start of her campaign for agriculture commissioner, Nikki Fried has pushed the premise that she offers a fresh perspective the state needs — someone who is not a Tallahassee insider. The Broward County attorney and Democratic candidate for commissioner of agriculture and consumer services has put out a new TV ad

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Poll: Andrew Gillum leads Ron DeSantis

Among likely voters, 49 percent surveyed picked Democrat Andrew Gillum in the governor’s race over Ron DeSantis, who finished at 43 percent. Gillum has consistently led polls, however, the gap has varied and the outcomes have mostly stayed within the margin of error. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate race remains tight with Democratic incumbent Sen. Bill

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Democratic Party Announces Visit by Andrew Gillum

  Punta Gorda — Oct. 29, 2018 — Charlotte County Democratic Chair Patrick Hurley announced today that Florida’s Democratic Candidate for Governor, Andrew Gillum, will visit Punta Gorda on Tuesday, Oct. 30 as part of his statewide bus tour. A 4:00 PM appearance at St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church, 605 Mary St., Punta Gorda FL

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Republicans have early voting lead in Florida

While there has been much talk of a potential blue wave as Democrats seek to push back against President Donald Trump, so far more GOP voters have cast ballots in Florida than Democrats. More than 2.3 million Floridians already have voted with 10 days left to go in one of the most anticipated and consequential

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Letter to the Editor: Stakes too high to vote Republican

CharlotteDems.com Editor’s Note: The following letter to the editor written by Charlotte DEC Government Issues Chair Teresa Jenkins was published in the Sun on Sunday, Oct. 28. Editor: The stakes are high. Donald Trump’s yes-man, Ron DeSantis, said he couldn’t name a single issue on which he disagrees with Trump. “Rick Scott of Florida is

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Letter to the Editor: Examine your conscience before voting

CharlotteDems Editor’s Note: The following letter to the editor written by Charlotte Co. DEC Vice Chair Betty Gissendanner was published in the Sun on Sunday, Oct. 28. Editor: Retirees, please vote for a senator who will protect Medicare and Social Security, our stopgap to poverty. Certainly, you cannot vote for Scott, who is the face

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Andrew Gillum on the Gulf Coast Today

Stop 1: Sarasota Early Vote Event at Bethlehem Baptist Church  Event time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1680 18th St, Sarasota, FL 34234   Stop 2: Manatee County “Come Vote With Me” Early Vote Event Event Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Location: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, 600 301 Blvd W,

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Andrew Gillum and Donald Trump energize black voters

Inside the Power Circle barber shop, Roderick Stokes paused from cutting a customer’s hair to talk about how he’s never heard black voters talk about politics as much as this year. “When Ron DeSantis made that monkey comment about (Andrew) Gillum, that was the main topic in the barbershop for a long time,” he said.

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Letter to the Editor: Scott, DeSantis bad for environment

CharlotteDems.com Editor’s note: The following Letter to the Editor by Charlotte Democratic Environmental Caucus member Mary Lundeberg was published in the Charlotte Sun, Saturday, Oct. 27 Editor: Red Tide Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis have had a recent environmental conversion during this election year. Can we believe their campaign promises? Not if actions speak louder

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1,500 Charlotte Co. vote-by-mail ballots delayed

Charlotte County voters who requested a vote-by-mail ballot on Oct. 12 may have noticed a more than 10-day delay in receiving them. According to the office of Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections, a vendor error resulted in a delay in getting out the ballots requested on that day. A preliminary investigation conducted by the supervisor

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