Rubio, Murphy win Florida’s Senate primaries

You didn’t have time to wait for the long list of results last night?

“His “challenge” today is nothing more than a desperate attempt to try and change the campaign narrative from the fact that he abandoned Florida”, said Murphy in a statement.

The thinking goes something like this: Rubio’s star power, his experience and – perhaps most importantly – his ability to raise a lot of money can help keep the Florida Senate race competitive in an otherwise tough year for Republicans.

Rubio, who decided at the last second to seek a second term, easily fended off millionaire homebuilder Carlos Beruff, and Murphy used the backing of President Barack Obama and other Democratic leaders to defeat U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, who was counting on his party’s most faithful liberal voters to overcome Murphy’s money and establishment support.

With the grain of salt that you should take head-to-head match-ups before the general election actually begins, Rubio is leading Murphy by an average 5.7 points, according to Real Clear Politics.

Jolly is going to have to work hard every day, but he is the right kind of moderate Republican to put up a fight. “You compare that to Sen. He told us he doesn’t like the job and just yesterday he told us he said he won’t commit to a six-year term”, Murphy said. I’ve got two words for you: “I can”. That’s why Florida already handed him one loss this year.

The Miami-Dade County mayoral race is headed to a runoff. With 89 percent of the precincts reporting, Gimenez had received 47 percent to Regalado’s 32 percent.

In numerous mailers and fliers to constituents Gimenez presented himself as a mayor who has served with honesty and integrity.

A number of states held primaries Tuesday night, with notable politicians winning to ensure their presence in the November races. “Now on to victory in November!”

“The race to pick a new U.S. Senator is being closely watched nationally”, said Dean Ridings, Leadership Florida chairman and president of the press association.

He lost his bid for re-election in 2010 but returned to Congress in 2012 from Florida’s safely Democratic 9th Congressional District, and he got right back on the nerves of his party’s establishment. She was ultimately forced to resign as the national committees’ chair.

Wasserman Schultz was dragged down by her recent forced resignation as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee after leaked emails. In a letter to Murphy, Rubio said Floridians deserved to hear from both candidates. Both finished with 28 percent of the vote, 8 points behind victor Darren Soto.

Sanders endorsed anti-establishment candidate Tim Canova in the 23rd House District around Miami, but he lost to Wasserman Schulz by almost 14 percentage points.

And they’re off: HD 60 Democratic candidate David Singer says Republican Jackie Toledo’s stances on illegal immigrants in Florida “on board” with Donald Trump.

Jotkoff said Grayson’s baggage largely limits his chances for a political future in Florida. However, at the same time Hillary Clinton has a narrow lead in the Presidential race in the Sunshine State, with a 2.7 point lead in a head-to-head match and a 3.6 point lead in a four-way race. That’s a smart strategy, but he can’t say it for 70 more days.

Garcia is seeking to once again represent the district that stretches from Westchester to Key West. Curbelo defeated Garcia two years ago.