Gillum, DeSantis Bash Each Other in First Debate

Gillum, DeSantis Bash Each Other in First Debate

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum and Republican Ron DeSantis shredded each other Sunday night during a nationally televised debate, as the gubernatorial candidates appeared in their first face-to-face showdown little more than two weeks before the Nov. 6 general election. The hour-long CNN debate in Tampa, hosted by Jake […]

Florida Governor Candidate Andrew Gillum’s Family Under Investigation; May Have Engaged In Voter Fraud

Florida Governor Candidate Andrew Gillum’s Family Under Investigation; May Have Engaged In Voter Fraud

Less than a year before gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum publicly denounced President Donald trump’s efforts to investigate the threat of voter fraud, Gillum’s brother, Marcus Gillum, voted in the 2016 general election in Tallahassee, Florida while a resident of Chicago, Illinois. According to Florida law, you must be a legal resident in Florida to vote […]

Group Supporting Andrew Gillum Uses Race-Baiting Text Messages to Motivate Voters

Group Supporting Andrew Gillum Uses Race-Baiting Text Messages to Motivate Voters

A group called Black Voters Matter appears to be using race-baiting techniques to motivate voters who support gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and other black candidates. Race-baiting is defined as the unfair use of statements about race to try to influence the actions or attitudes of a particular group of people. TR has recovered a text […]

Gillum Committee Pulls in $3.3 Million, Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg Gives $250K

Gillum Committee Pulls in $3.3 Million, Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg Gives $250K

The News Service of Florida Staff With a boost from the Democratic Governors Association, a political committee closely tied to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum raised $3.3 million from Sept. 29 through Friday, according to a newly filed finance report. Gillum’s Forward Florida committee received $1 million last week from the Democratic Governors Association, while […]

Tampa Bay Times Endorses Gillum; Ignores Tallahassee Crime, Dismisses FBI Investigation

Tampa Bay Times Endorses Gillum; Ignores Tallahassee Crime, Dismisses FBI Investigation

The Tampa Bay Times, Florida’s largest newspaper, recently endorsed Mayor Andrew Gillum for governor without addressing the crime problem that has plagued Tallahassee during Gillum’s time as a city commissioner and a mayor. One of the most important functions of Tallahassee city elected officials is approving the budget and policies for the Tallahassee Police Department. […]

Two Polls Show Florida’s Race for Governor Tightening

Two Polls Show Florida’s Race for Governor Tightening

Two recent polls show that Andrew Gillum’s lead over Ron DeSantis in the Florida governors race is significantly down from the 9-point lead reported last week in a Quinnipiac University poll. That poll had Gillum leading DeSantis, 54 percent to 45 percent among likely voters. However, Peter Schorsch, with FloridaPolitics.com, is reporting that a St. […]

“Florida Cannot Afford Gillum” Ad Highlights Expense of Gillum Proposals

“Florida Cannot Afford Gillum” Ad Highlights Expense of Gillum Proposals

An advertisement put out by the Republican National Committee highlights Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum’s plans to raises taxes by $1 billion, provide medicare for all, and increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. The ad pulls comments from Gillum’s visit with various host of national talk shows on CNN and FOX shortly […]

Gillum’s LG Pick, Chris King, Made Millions with Government Subsidized Housing

Gillum’s LG Pick, Chris King, Made Millions with Government Subsidized Housing

It appears Chris King, Andrew Gillum’s lieutenant government pick, has made millions by buying and selling government subsidized multi-family properties through his company Elevation Financial Group. King’s recently filed a personal financial disclosure that shows a net worth of $17 million. During his campaign for governor, King has called for more affordable housing options for […]

Florida Chamber of Commerce Poll Shows Andrew Gillum With Slight Lead in Florida’s Race for Governor

Florida Chamber of Commerce Poll Shows Andrew Gillum With Slight Lead in Florida’s Race for Governor

In the first statewide Florida Chamber of Commerce poll since the primary election, the race to become Florida’s next Governor is starting off as a close one. The poll shows Andrew Gillum (D-Tallahassee) leads Ron DeSantis (R-Palm Coast) by four percent. The which interviewed 514 likely voters, was conducted September 6-9 —immediately after Lieutenant Governors […]