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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 …

Statement from Sen. Oscar Braynon II on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, Sen. Oscar Braynon II released the following statement:   “Since the minute he was elected governor, Rick Scott …

Florida Democratic Party Demanding Scott Reveal What He’s Hiding in His Secret Financial Account   The Florida Democratic Party announced Monday, the launch of a digital clock that will track how long it has been since Rick Scott refused to disclose his assets.  …

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 …