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Please Clap: Adam Putnam Is Trying to Replicate Jeb Bush’s Failed “Shock and Awe” Presidential Campaign   In case you missed it, in a column published today the Tampa Bay Times’ Adam Smith writes that Adam …

Rick Scott dodging responsibility and questions as offshore drilling ruse exposed yet again   As Rick Scott travels to Sarasota and Riviera Beach today, more revelations and more questions about his offshore drilling stunt and his role …

Scott Campaign Activity Confirms Illegal Fundraising    There’s a big problem with the poll just released by Rick Scott’s Super PAC about his Senate campaign: the dateline is March 29th and the poll was conducted March 10th through 13th. The dates …

KEY POINT: DeSantis’ appearance at the event last year, which went unreported save a few mentions in FrontPage and Breitbart, shows the congressman’s willingness to pander to some of the most outwardly hateful members of the …

Florida Democratic Party Responds to Dennis Ross’s Retirement Announcement   FDP Executive Director Juan Penalosa released the following statement in response to Dennis Ross electing to retire from Congress:   “Yesterday’s fifty-point Democratic Party victory in …

Just 2 days into Senate campaign, Scott facing new scrutiny on record and questions around secret financial account     If Rick Scott faces the press today he’ll have to answer for three major scandals that …

FDP Congratulates Senator-elect Lori Berman on her win in SD 31 Special Election   FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement following Senator-elect Lori Berman’s victory Tuesday night:   “Congratulations Senator-elect Berman! South Florida has …

What They’re Saying: Self-Serving Scott Enters Race to Barrage of Criticism   Local and state leaders including educators, state workers, mayors, state lawmakers, a Pulse survivor and political observers have not forgotten how Rick Scott’s self-serving …

ICYMI: The Capitolist: National EPA Chief Controversy Could Impact DeSantis in Florida Governor’s Race   Ron DeSantis has a Pruitt problem — and so does Adam Putnam. As Brian Burgess writes, the similarities between DeSantis and Pruitt’s …

On Equal Pay Day, A New Study Highlights Wage Disparity for Women in Florida    According to a new study, employment and wages have gotten worse under Rick Scott and the Republican-led legislature over the last decade, and now …