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With political pundits saying this year’s election was a “devastatingly disappointing performance” for Democrats in Florida, some of that party’s elected officials and left-wing progressive groups are still denying that the Defund the Police movement hurt them at the ballot box. But election analysis proves the contrary.

While he has never held statewide office in Indiana, Buttigieg has enjoyed some momentum in the crowded Democratic field in recent months as his youth and service in the Army have helped him leapfrog some better-known candidates. If Buttigieg wins in 2020, he will be the first president in a same-sex marriage.

With children across the Sunshine State going back to school this week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is stressing school safety.

Former state Rep. Sean Shaw, the Democratic candidate for state attorney general who came up short against Republican Ashley Moody last year, is now running People Over Profits, a non-profit whose mission is to help get Floridians registered to vote after a felony conviction.

Last week, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) released a poll showing Buttigieg in fourth place in the Florida primary with 9 percent, far behind former Vice President Joe Biden who took 39 percent, but ahead of O’Rourke who pulled 5 percent. 

Former state Rep. Sean Shaw, who was the Democratic nominee in last year’s state attorney general contest, announced that he was backing Buttigieg in the crowded primary field which has more than 20 candidates.

With the support of term limited Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Moody, a Republican from the Tampa Bay area, defeated state Rep. Sean Shaw, D-Tampa, on Election Day two weeks ago.

Moody replaces fellow Tampa Republican Pam Bondi who faced term limits after eight years in Tallahassee. Bondi helped Moody secure the Republican nomination back in August’s primary. 

The GOP should keep control of both chambers of the state Legislature but there are some interesting contests, especially on the state Senate side. There are also important local and county races up for grabs in major cities across Florida.

Florida school choice threatened if Democrats win, PAC claims, Sean Shaw draws fire on school choice, Nikki Fried focuses on guns and medical marijuana and constitutional amendments become confusing.

Sanders, who backed Gillum in the primary, will appear in Orlando at the University of Central Florida with businessman Chris King, the Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, and state Rep. Sean Shaw, D-Tampa, who is running for state attorney general. 

Gillum's 'anti police" rhetoric, the majority of Florida's sheriffs oppose Gillum's support of "Freedom Pledge" and gun control groups are targeting agriculture and Attorney General races.