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FDP Statement on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement:    “For eight years, Rick Scott has put himself and his political …

Advisory: Florida Leaders to Speak Out Today Against Rick Scott Announcement   ***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, APRIL 9*** ***LEADERS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE STATE***   On Monday Florida leaders troubled by the prospect of Rick Scott serving in the …

Statement from State and Local Leaders on Rick Scott’s Announcement   The following leaders from throughout Florida released statements on Monday in response to Rick Scott’s announcement (with all the statements released today including mayors, a …

Miami Beach, Orlando, Tampa Mayors Release Statements on Rick Scott Announcement   Florida Mayors Dan Gelber of Miami Beach, Buddy Dyer of Orlando and Bob Buckhorn of Tampa released the following statements in response to Rick …

Statement from Congressman Ted Deutch on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, Congressman Ted Deutch released the following statement:   “It was 612 days between Pulse and Parkland and Rick Scott …

Scott brings abysmal environmental record to Senate race in Florida   Washington – Ahead of an announcement by Gov. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) in the 2018 election, …

Giffords Responds to Longtime Gun Lobby Champion Rick Scott’s Run for Senate in Florida   Washington, DC – Giffords, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, responded to longtime gun …

Statement from Sen. Audrey Gibson on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, State Sen. Audrey Gibson released the following statement:   “Rick Scott cannot erase seven years of leaving behind my …

Statement from State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith released the following statement:   “Rick Scott has repeatedly broken promises, turned …

Rick Scott is an Enemy of Seniors and Working Families   (Washington, DC) —  Below is a statement from Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, President of Social Security Works PAC, in response to Governor Rick Scott entering the Florida Senate race:    “Rick …