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Today, in response to lobbyist turned Congressman David Jolly’s announcement that he will run for the United States Senate, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement: “Koch-backed Tea Partiers, a no-show Lieutenant Governor with more baggage …

Today, in response to Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera’s announcement that he will run for United States Senate, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement:  “Professional Tallahassee politician Carlos Lopez-Cantera has built his career on lining the pockets of wealthy …

In response to today’s decision by the Florida Supreme Court on Florida’s congressional districts, Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Scott Arceneaux made the following statement: “We are still studying the Supreme Court’s decision and its impact …

Today, in response to Congressman Alan Grayson’s announcement he will seek the Democratic Party nomination for U.S. Senate in 2016, FDP Chair Allison Tant made the following statement: “We welcome Congressman Alan Grayson to the race …

Over and over again, Rick Scott refused to condemn Donald Trump’s racist comments today.  Watch the clip of Rick Scott awkwardly refusing to condemn Trump:  // Asked Gov. Scott about Donald Trump’s immigration comments today. Hear what …

In the wake of GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump’s racist comments, many Republicans across the country have condemned the remarks as unacceptable and out-of-touch with the values our country treasures. Others, like Congressman Curbelo, have stood …

In response to Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera’s statement that he “is always on the job,” despite the wide reporting of his borderline-nonexistent work schedule, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant issued the following statement:  “Prove it.” …

As Floridians across the state opened their local newspapers this morning, one message was loud and clear: Love Wins! Tampa Bay Times Miami Herald El Nuevo Herald Orlando Sentinel Tallahassee Democrat Sun Sentinel The Palm Beach Post …

 Even Gov. Rick Scott Won’t Defend His No-Show Lieutenant Governor Middle class Floridians have to work hard every day to get ahead. Wealthy career politicians like Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera don’t — he collects a six-figure …

Today, Jeb Bush tried again to rewrite history, pretending flawed voter purges under his watch as Florida governor did not disproportionately disenfranchise African Americans.  From earlier today in Iowa:  REPORTER: Do you think that African-Americans were …