Hi Traci, supporting our associates, customers and communities is always top of mind for Publix, especially when tragedies strike like natural disasters and gun violence. When we are deciding which political candidates to financially support during an election, we consider... 1/2
— Publix (@Publix) May 15, 2018
...number of factors. Publix has not provided financial support to the National Rifle Association. ■Matthew 2/2
— Publix (@Publix) May 15, 2018
.@Publix is financially supporting “proud NRA sellout” @AdamPutnam’s run for Florida governor https://t.co/F5WxEZf8UE #BoycottPublix pic.twitter.com/vGC1lDQKLJ
— Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) May 15, 2018
It should be noted that as Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture, Putnam once removed failed Publix health inspections from the public website, and then changed the labeling from a failing grade to "re-inspection required," reports the Times. Also, Publix and Putnam both hail from Polk County, and the grocer has been donating to him since his first run for the House in 1996.Guess I’ll be getting my chocolate chip muffins elsewhere from now on. Common @Publix https://t.co/uSVso4nzLh
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) May 15, 2018
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