November state candidates start early, target independents

November state candidates start early, target independents

While everybody was concentrated on the primary last week, several Republicans without August challengers were eager to get to November, with mailers and TV ads already — since even before qualification and the Fourth of July. That would be State Rep. Frank Artiles, who is running for Senate in District 40 against incumbent Sen. Dwight Bullard, who won […]

So much Andrew Korge in the maibox — maybe a record?

So much Andrew Korge in the maibox — maybe a record?

In the District 40 Senate primary, trust fund baby Andrew Korge has sent the single Democrat voter in Ladra’s household 12 mailers in the past couple weeks. That’s more than all the other candidates on my ballot — combined. It’s gotta be some kind of record. Korge, who is running against incumbent Sen. Dwight Bullard and former State […]

In battle to keep Senate seat 40, Dems eye Ana Rivas Logan

In battle to keep Senate seat 40, Dems eye Ana Rivas Logan

We all know that Frank Artiles plans to run for the Senate against incumbent Dwight Bullard. The question is “Why?” He has another term in the House left so why would he risk a sure thing for a seat that that went to President Barack Obama by 7 points in 2012? Well, because redistricted seat […]

Musical seats game on as Joe Garcia jumps in FL26 race

Musical seats game on as Joe Garcia jumps in FL26 race

Looks like Annette Taddeo won’t have to worry about Andrew Korge, son of Democratic fundraising powerhouse Chris Korge, running against her in the congressional primary for District 26. Because he got scared away by Joe Garcia. So, now all Taddeo has to contend with is the former Congressman, a one-time friend and ally, who has apparently […]

It’s that time of year again: Turkeys handing out turkeys

It’s that time of year again: Turkeys handing out turkeys

Next week is Thanksgiving and that means that you can throw a rock in almost any direction and hit a politician giving away free turkeys. No, not the giveaway contracts and projects promised to friends, campaign contributors and family. These are real frozen turkeys to roast or fry or otherwise cook and put on a […]

State Rep. Frank Artiles wants to kill a Florida black bear

State Rep. Frank Artiles wants to kill a Florida black bear

He’s a Marine. A state legislator. A husband and father and a public adjuster. And now, State Rep. Frank Artiles (R-Country Walk) wants to be a bear killer. Among the nearly 2,000 permits pulled for the two-day Florida bear hunt being allowed for the first time in more than 20 years this October, is one […]

Rare Republicans on long host list for SAVE awards gala

Rare Republicans on long host list for SAVE awards gala

It’s not the gay people or the straight people who stand out at the SAVE’s Champions of Equality awards gala. It’s the Republicans. Only three Republicans are listed among the two dozen electeds on the honorary host committee for this May event, which recognizes community leaders for their efforts to make LGBT equality a reality. […]

In State House 118, a Dem primary to face Frank Artiles

In State House 118, a Dem primary to face Frank Artiles

Not one, but two Democrat candidates have filed to run against State Rep. Frank Artiles for the seat in District 118 in what is expected to be a heavy blue 2016 electoral cycle. Omar Rivero (far right in photo), who challenged Artiles (far left) last year but fell short 58-42, filed paperwork for a rematch […]

Political Pics of the Week: A runoff and other races

Political Pics of the Week: A runoff and other races

Sure, there was some big football game, I hear. But this week was marked mostly by races — a runoff in Palmetto Bay and the NASCAR races at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a three-day speed fest that ended with the championship Sunday night. Both are very competitive sports. In Palmetto Bay, where the former founding Mayor Eugene […]

David Rivera collects petition signatures for 2016 House run

David Rivera collects petition signatures for 2016 House run

Down but not out, former Congressman David “Nine Lives” Rivera — who just can’t stay away from polls on Election Day — is living true to his nickname and planning a comeback. Rivera, who just came off a blistering loss in the Republican congressional primary — coming in fourth place of five — was enjoying […]