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Tallahassee political feuding and party leadership shifts
In Florida Tallahassee, Democratic and Republican figures clash over leases, campaign tactics, and party control. Key players include Rep. Tom Gatilen, William Cramer, Steve Fisher, Pat Thomas, Bob Folkes, Gov. Claude Kirk, and others shaping internal rivalries and policy fights.
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Tallahassee
Afn
Tom Gatilen
Bradenton
William Cramer
St. Petersburg
Cecia Corp
Cramer
Joseph Bradham
Florida Industrial Commission
Industrial Commission
Steve Fisher
Miami
Fisher
Bob Boatwright
Pat Thomas
U.S
George Smathers
Thomas
Sen. Smathers
Florida
Bob Folkes
Smathers
Leroy Collins