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Sunburn â The morning read of whatâs hot in Florida politics â 5.3.21
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida is out with a new 60-second ad, aiming to rally support for a new gaming Compact with the state. The ad drops around two weeks before a Special Legislative Session will convene to finalize that agreement.
The new minute long-spot, titled “
The Seminole Story,” highlights existing economic benefits from the current gaming structure and argues the new compact will expand those benefits.
“Amid a storm of challenge and loss, this Florida story gave rise to hope and our spirit to persevere,” the ad’s narrator begins.
Democrats express optimism at Tampa fundraiser despite GOP victories
One of the speakers, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, plans to make a big announcement next week.
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Congressman Charlie Crist, seen here on Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020, spoke Saturday at a Democratic fundraiser in Tampa. He expressed optimism about the party despite the GOP s dominance, and is days away from making a big political announcement. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ]
Updated 2 hours ago
TAMPA â U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and other prominent state Democrats delivered a message of optimism about the future of the Florida Democratic Party at a fundraiser Saturday.
Crist spoke just days before he is set to make a big announcement â possibly declaring for the 2022 governorâs race â and hours after Republicans wrapped up this yearâs legislative session by handing Gov. Ron DeSantis a string of conservative victories.
Pinellas dominoes could fall if Charlie Crist runs for governor
Talk is picking up about Democrats and Republicans who may run to replace Crist in congress.
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Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. There s continuing speculation he is considering a run for governor in 2022. [ SUSAN WALSH | AP ]
By William March
Updated Apr. 30
As U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist edges closer to running for governor in 2022, talk is picking up about Democrats and Republicans who may run to replace him, and the falling political dominoes that might result as some of those candidates leave offices they now hold.