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Andrew Gillum’s troubled fall from Democratic star continues with Alabama drug arrest
Andrew Gillum, the bisexual candidate who narrowly lost a race for Florida Governor to Ron DeSantis, faces drug charges and potential prison time after an arrest in Alabama.
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OpsLens
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Biggest FREAKS’: Former rising star among Democrats arrested with meth, cut straws, weed and bong in possession * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs
Source link Andrew Gillum (Daphne, Alabama, police photo) The one-time rising star among Democrats who barely lost to Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2018 has been arrested on drug
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 7, 2026
7/3/26 Michael Boldin on How the American Revolution Has Been Betrayed
Download Audio. Scott interviews Michael Boldin of the Tenth Amendment Center about his new book about how the efforts and accomplishments of the American revolutionaries have been betrayed, bringing about a system of government that is effectively identical to the one they fought a war to overthrow. Discussed on the show: The Revolution Betrayed []
Florida Politics
· Jun 30, 2026
Leela Gray lands Lois Frankel endorsement in CD 13 bid
Frankel joins a growing coalition of community leaders and national organizations that are supporting Gray’s campaign. The post Leela Gray lands Lois Frankel endorsement in CD 13 bid appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..
MS NOW
· Jul 8, 2026
For Democrats replacing Platner, the how will be as big as the who
If progressives and state party leaders want to beat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, transparency in their process will be key. The post For Democrats replacing Platner, the how will be as big as the who appeared first on MS NOW.
Issues & Insights
· Jul 13, 2026
What We’re Reading: Lindsey Graham, RIP, Hollywood Troubles, Patriot Front Psy-Op … And More
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Fox News
· Jul 1, 2026
DSA’s third major primary win deepens Democrats’ fight over the party’s future
Socialists on the march: The Democratic Socials of America topple another Democratic incumbent, this time in Colorado, and eye national expansion
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
Andrew Gillum arrested in Alabama on drug charges, records show
Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested in Alabama on drug charges, then released the next day, law enforcement records show. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4axhjy9m Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
The Daily Beast
· Jul 7, 2026
Former Democrat Rising Star Arrested on Drug Charges
Baldwin County Sheriff's OfficeAndrew Gillum, the former Florida gubernatorial candidate who was once hailed as one of the Democratic Party’s brightest young stars, was arrested in Alabama on three drug charges. Gillum, 46, was booked into the Baldwin County Jail on Thursday on charges including possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the following day after posting a combined 6,500 bond. Authorities have not yet disclosed what allegedly led to the arrest or identified the drugs involved. Read more at The Daily Beast.
DNyuz
· Jul 10, 2026
‘Cancer inside the system’: Expert sounds alarm at threat that will outlast Trump
A prominent voice on democracy and authoritarianism used a stark medical image Friday to describe the health of American elections, and the warning was aimed squarely at anyone who assumes the threat begins and ends with one man. Appearing on MS NOW’s “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, pushed []
Knewz
· Jul 8, 2026
Former Obama-backed Florida mayor arrested after police find wide range of drugs and paraphernalia in his car
Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor and Democratic rising star who came within striking distance of becoming Florida’s first Black governor, was arrested in Alabama after police said a traffic stop uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. Gillum, 46, was pulled over by the Daphne Police Department on U.S. Highway 98 around...
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 11, 2026
Sen. Collins in Worse Trouble After Platner Exit?
The conventional media wisdom is that Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins is sitting back and laughing this week, and well she might be. The collapse of Graham Platner's campaign is an implosion for the ages, and it puts the state's Democrats in a tricky situation they need to navigate skillfully in these next two weeks.
Florida Daily
· Jul 7, 2026
Former Democratic Party Rising Star Andrew Gillum Arrested on Drug Charges in Alabama
A former Democratic gubernatorial nominee who also served as the mayor of Tallahassee was arrested on drug charges in Alabama. Andrew Gillum, by police in Daphne, Alabama. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office jail roster, Gillum was taken into custody on July 2 at 10:44 p.m. local time for “Possession Of Dangerous Drugs, Drug []
The Week
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Wild-eyed radicals’: the Democrats veer left
‘Wild-eyed radicals’: the Democrats veer left
Salon
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump wrecked America’s 250th in DC, but other blue cities will save it
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Townhall
· Jan 1, 2001
LIVE: Rubio Trashes Tim Walz's Illegal Pardon, Newsom Caught Like Deer in Headlights
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The Daily Wire
· Jul 7, 2026
Former Dem Golden Boy Arrested Again Just Three Years After He Was Let Off The Hook
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama on multiple drug charges, marking the latest legal setback for the one-time Democratic rising star whose political career has unraveled since narrowly losing the 2018 governor’s race to Republican Ron DeSantis. Gillum, 46, was booked Thursday in Baldwin County, Alabama, on charges ...
Off The Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Rep. Roger Williams: NY DSA Wins Show US Must ‘Get Serious’ About Threat
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Thursday that Americans must “get serious” after Marxist Democrats notched key primary victories in New York, warning the election results signal a dangerous shift to the far left. “What we saw in New York is a total disaster with socialism and Marxism at the front, and what these []...Click to read more
Crooked Media
· Jul 9, 2026
Where Do Democrats Go After Graham Platner?
The post Where Do Democrats Go After Graham Platner? appeared first on Crooked Media.
RedState
· Jun 25, 2026
Really? Spooked Karen Bass Replaces Top Strategist With Former Kamala Harris Campaign Manager
Really? Spooked Karen Bass Replaces Top Strategist With Former Kamala Harris Campaign Manager
National Republican Congressional Committee
· Jul 10, 2026
Garcia, Beto and Talarico’s Far-Left Freak Show
Out of touch Johnny Garcia has found his political soulmates in failed perennial loser Beto O’Rourke and radical Democrat James Talarico. Garcia, O’Rourke, and Talarico are building their political coalition at drag shows with purged voters who are serving a sentence for a felony conviction, illegally in the United States, and are mentally incapacitated. “Johnny Garcia, Beto [] The post Garcia, Beto and Talarico’s Far-Left Freak Show appeared first on NRCC.
Attack the System
· Jun 25, 2026
Democratic socialists pick up steam.
Democratic socialists headline races across the country. Plus, new revelations about DEA drug trafficking enforcement. By Will Kaback 23 Jun 2026 View in browser Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) conduct a news conference | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Sipa USA, edited by Russell Nystrom [] The post Democratic socialists pick up steam. first appeared on Attack the System.
The Real Deal
· Jun 26, 2026
Election post-mortem: Where the industry went wrong
“New Yorkers sent a clear message last night,” YIMBY leader Annemarie Gray said after Tuesday’s elections. “They want leaders focused on real solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, and building more homes is one of the most effective answers there is.” Excuse me? The election results had nothing to do with “real solutions” or building more homes. If only! Gray, who runs pro-housing group Open New York, was trying to put a positive spin on things. No one was fooled. Reality check: The election was a setback for real estate and a clear win for the Democratic Socialists of America, a []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 7, 2026
Former DeSantis foe Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who narrowly lost to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in 2018, was arrested by Alabama police on drug charges last week. The Democratic politician was booked into jail last Thursday on charges of possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana, according to a local Florida news outlet. []
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges
Andrew Gillum, who was the Democratic nominee in the 2018 Florida governor’s race, was arrested last week on drug-related offenses, according to jail records. Officers from the Daphne Police Department in Alabama arrested Gillum on July 2 at 10:44 p.m. CDT, according to booking records from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. Gillum, 46, was booked...
The Root
· Jul 6, 2026
Chris Brown’s Ex-Housekeeper Wins $13 Million Settlement After ‘Horrific’ Dog Attack
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Bloomberg
· Jul 10, 2026
Headline: Trust Breakdown Between Fed, Consumer Inflation: Kroszner
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New York Amsterdam News
· Jun 26, 2026
With the progressive candidate wins, is a democratic socialist tsunami on the horizon?
An appearance by DSA candidates was a telling omen of the primary election outcome Tuesday night—Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a magic touch. The post With the progressive candidate wins, is a democratic socialist tsunami on the horizon? appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.
CBS Sports
· Jun 27, 2026
Biggest offseason question for every West team: Big moves for Lakers, Warriors? Can Spurs trade De'Aaron Fox?
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Sky News Australia
· Jun 29, 2026
‘She’ll be one of the worst of all time’: No hope in DC for 'Marxist' mayoral candidate
Filmmaker Ami Horowitz reacts to Democrat socialist Janeese Lewis George winning the primary in Washington DC. “She is going to be one of the worst mayors of all time, and that is saying a hell of a lot considering one of them was arrested for smoking crack with a hooker,” Mr Horowitz told Sky News host James Morrow. “She is a straight-up defund the police advocate. “Considering how bad the crime is, it's unbelievable. “You only have yourselves to blame DC.”
SB Nation
· Jul 2, 2026
The Sixers’ next reported target: LeBron James (seriously)
None of this feels real.
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 8, 2026
Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested on Drug Charges
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum was arrested in Alabama last week after police said a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected drugs inside the vehicle he was driving. According to
Liberty Nation
· Jul 13, 2026
What Really Happened to Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham
Just another reminder of the danger of an aging Senate.
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