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WASHINGTON — Outspent on the air and out-muscled on the ground, Sen. Bill Nelson takes comfort in the bottom line: Polls show he and Gov. Rick Scott remain effectively tied. "By the way," Nelson said while riding the Senate on a recent afternoon, "my name ID is coming up because he keeps repeating it so much." The 75-year-old, three-term Democrat laughed and said what matters is the long run. Democrats in Washington and Florida aren't laughing. They are increasingly nervous as Scott and Republican allies have unleashed a flood of money into TV and online ads — roughly $20 million so far, more than Nelson's 2012 opponent spent on the entire campaign — and maintain a superior organization that spares no opportunity. As the World Cup began Thursday, Scott released his latest ad targeted at Hispanics. "In Florida, we celebrate because we come from different parts," he says in Spanish. "And this great state is now our home. Here we are united in our love for this great … [Read more...] about As Bill Nelson fights for political life against Rick Scott, concerns grow among Democrats
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N.J. budget brawl between Phil Murphy and Democratic leaders heats up Monday
The battle over the state budget among Democrats -- who control all of New Jersey's government for the first time in eight years -- begins in earnest Monday. The state Assembly plans to introduce a budget bill Monday that serves as a counterproposal to Gov. Phil Murphy's original blueprint for next year's spending. Then, on Tuesday, both chambers of the Democratic-controlled state Legislature plan to advance the legislation before sending it to the new governor's desk as early as Thursday, officials from both chambers with knowledge of the plans told NJ Advance Media. The hostile maneuvering by lawmakers comes after a pair of Friday meetings between Murphy and the leaders of the state Senate and Assembly ended in "a total breakdown," sources from Murphy's administration and the Legislature said at the time. One source added that a state government shutdown after the June 30 budget deadline "is a distinct possibility" … [Read more...] about N.J. budget brawl between Phil Murphy and Democratic leaders heats up Monday
Milwaukee submitting bid Monday to host 2020 Democratic National Convention
Bill Glauber Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 11:00 p.m. UTC Jun 18, 2018 Milwaukee's organizing committee will submit its bid Monday to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention The convention will be held July 13-16, 2020, and Milwaukee is among eight finalist cities. The list includes Atlanta, Birmingham, Ala., Denver, Houston, Miami Beach, New York and San Francisco. The DNC site selection committee is expected to visit the finalists this summer, with the selection of the host city announced later this year or early in 2019. "Milwaukee is prepared to provide a first-class delegate experience and turn the national spotlight on America’s 'fresh coast,' " Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said in the cover letter to the 149-page submission. RELATED: Milwaukee is off and running in its bid to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention "Milwaukee is an affordable and easily accessible city, known for our hospitality and our actively engaged corporate … [Read more...] about Milwaukee submitting bid Monday to host 2020 Democratic National Convention
The Daystarter: Are Democrats nervous about Nelson’s chances versus Scott?; neo-Nazi leader’s video from prison causes concern;
Catching you up on overnight happenings, and what to know today.• It’ll be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s, according to the National Weather Service• Keep these links handy as hurricane season approaches: Read our 2018 hurricane guide, keep track of storms with our live radar, download our weather app and sign up for weather alerts• As you head out for your morning commute, check out our live blog for the latest traffic updates and road conditions across Tampa Bay.• As Rick Scott dumps an unprecedented amount of money into his campaign to defeat Sen. Bill Nelson -- already $20 million in ads – Democrats in Washington and Florida are increasingly nervous about the race, which is crucial to their goal of recapturing the Senate. Nelson takes comfort in the fact that polls show the race is essentially tied, even after Scott’s onslaught, portraying Nelson as a … [Read more...] about The Daystarter: Are Democrats nervous about Nelson’s chances versus Scott?; neo-Nazi leader’s video from prison causes concern;
In Texas Governor’s Race, Lupe Valdez Faces Resistance From Fellow Democrats
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Politics Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Advertisement Supported by ByAstead W. Herndon June 18, 2018 AUSTIN, Tex. — Even in the close-knit circles of Texas liberals, Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for governor, conjures up a disparate set of opinions — far from the united front the candidate wants to evoke. Democratic Party officials often hail Ms. Valdez as a progressive godsend bound to inspire Latino voters: a former Dallas County sheriff who became the first Latina and open lesbian to top the party’s ticket in Texas, at a time of controversy over the Trump administration’s family separation practice for undocumented immigrants. “She doesn’t need a GPS to know where the grass roots are,” said Jim Hightower, an Austin progressive who introduced Ms. Valdez, a spirited populist, at a recent party fund-raiser. “She has lived the … [Read more...] about In Texas Governor’s Race, Lupe Valdez Faces Resistance From Fellow Democrats