“Florida Democrats hope Donald Trump factor boosts them in 2018” via Brendan Farrington of The Associated Press – The president was mentioned often as the Florida Democratic Party held its biennial convention and many said he will be the reason Democrats could break more than two decades of futility when voters choose a new governor, three new Cabinet members and decide whether to keep Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in office. "People are coming out of the woodwork like never before," said Palm Beach County Democratic Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo. "We're seeing people who want to get involved, who want to make a difference, who are tired of what's going on and what they see." While Florida Democrats have had a problem with turnout in non-presidential years - a reason why they've had a miserable showing in statewide races - many in the party say that will change in the Trump era.
"R. David Walker Candidate for Florida Commissioner Of Agriculture Makes huge splash at Florida Conference
R. David Walker a newcomer to politics made his debut during the Florida Democrats 2017 Conference
“Democrats look for momentum going into 2018 elections” via Lloyd Dunkelberger of the News Service of Florida – Buoyed by a win in a special election for a state Senate seat last month, Florida Democrats used a three-day party conference to prepare plans for the critical 2018 election year when they hope to retain a U.S. Senate seat and reclaim the governor's mansion. Sen. Annette Taddeo's victory in a special election for Miami-Dade County's Senate District 40 … is being taken as a sign by Democrats that they can compete in a non-presidential election year when Democratic turnout has historically lagged. Former state Sen. Jeremy Ring, a Broward County Democrat who is running for Chief Financial Officer, said the Senate win has helped counter some of the traditional midterm “apathy” the party has faced in past elections. “The Taddeo race for the first time since I have been in Florida demonstrated enthusiasm in the midterms,” Ring said. One of the factors in the race was the ability of Democrats to tie Taddeo's Republican opponent, former state Rep. Jose Felix Diaz, to President Donald Trump.
R. David Walker a newcomer to politics made his debut during the Florida Democrats 2017 Conference
“Democrats look for momentum going into 2018 elections” via Lloyd Dunkelberger of the News Service of Florida – Buoyed by a win in a special election for a state Senate seat last month, Florida Democrats used a three-day party conference to prepare plans for the critical 2018 election year when they hope to retain a U.S. Senate seat and reclaim the governor's mansion. Sen. Annette Taddeo's victory in a special election for Miami-Dade County's Senate District 40 … is being taken as a sign by Democrats that they can compete in a non-presidential election year when Democratic turnout has historically lagged. Former state Sen. Jeremy Ring, a Broward County Democrat who is running for Chief Financial Officer, said the Senate win has helped counter some of the traditional midterm “apathy” the party has faced in past elections. “The Taddeo race for the first time since I have been in Florida demonstrated enthusiasm in the midterms,” Ring said. One of the factors in the race was the ability of Democrats to tie Taddeo's Republican opponent, former state Rep. Jose Felix Diaz, to President Donald Trump.
“Rick Scott targeted at Democratic candidates forum in Orlando” via Marc Caputo of POLITICO Florida – By nature, the event wasn’t a debate where candidates pointed out differences with each other and disagreed. Instead, the forum echoed the Florida Democratic Party’s theme of unity at its three-day party convention at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. [Andrew] Gillum challenged his opponents to six debates, but none agreed. The differences between the three were apparent more in their styles and backgrounds. Gillum, the most gifted orator, elicited more applause and emphasized the problems of intergenerational poverty and the need to expand Medicaid because “health care is a right.” [Chris] King, a white evangelical liberal, dwelled on affordable housing and the need for a fresh face in politics. And [Gwen] Graham, the daughter of former Gov. Bob Graham, twice invoked her father’s legacy and said it was time for the state to stop the “education industry” from siphoning money from public schools. “Shame on Rick Scott, because you have put this state in peril,” Graham said when asked about man-made climate change. “We’re sitting here at Disney World, well, Donald Trump and Rick Scott are in Fantasy Land.”
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