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Today, the Florida Democratic Party held its reorganizational meeting to elect new statewide officers. The results are as follows: Chair: Stephen Bittel, Miami Dade CountyFirst Vice Chair: Judy Mount, Jackson CountySecretary: Casmore Shaw, Osceola CountyTreasurer: Francesca …

This morning, FDP spokesman Max Steele released the following statement regarding House Republicans last-minute, dead of night vote to strip the Office of Congressional Ethics of its independent oversight: “Floridians deserve to know which of their …

Supreme Court Edition  When Marco Rubio flip-flopped on running to keep job he hates, one of his primary excuses was  his desire to help Trump shape the future of the Supreme Court. Yet Rubio simultaneously insists he stands by everything he said about …

Tonight, following the second U.S. Senate debate, FDP Chair Allison Tant released the following statement: “At tonight’s debate, Floridans again saw a clear contrast between a candidate who will fight for them and candidate who is …

Tonight will be Marco Rubio’s 14th major debate this cycle and the notoriously self-interested candidate is still struggling to overcome his pre-approved talking points and directly address Floridians.  In the first senate debate, Marco Rubio denied the scientific reality …

GOP Nominee Revels in Rubio’s Lack of Dignity Following his rally in Tampa last night, Donald Trump bragged that Marco Rubio’s success is largely dependent on him being “in sync” with Trump’s own campaign. In a …

President Obama Slams Rubio’s Spineless Opportunism Yesterday, President Obama slammed Marco Rubio’s blatant opportunism and spineless support of Donald Trump at a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton and Patrick Murphy in Rubio’s hometown of Miami. As …

In recognition of the importance that state legislatures have in our political process, President Barack Obama has endorsed 13 Democratic candidates for the State House and Senate in Florida. Following eight years of historic progress for our nation, President Obama knows we must have …

Last night, the Miami Herald endorsed Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate over Marco Rubio, adding to the list of major Florida papers standing up against Rubio’s serial absenteeism and self-interest.   Miami Herald: Miami Herald recommends …