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As the House and Senate begin the process of defending their Congressional maps before the court, calls are growing across Florida for the establishment of an independent redistricting commission. With the Senate openly admitting to illegal …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant issued the following statement regarding the failure of the legislature to pass new Congressional maps:  “If Florida Republican leaders were capable of feeling shame, they would be feeling it now. After …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant issued the following statement honoring the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act:  “As we celebrate the historic achievements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the legislation’s profound impact …

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Today, as seniors in Florida and across nation celebrate the 50th anniversary of Medicare, the Tea Party Congressman running to replace Marco Rubio in the United States Senate has nothing to celebrate. “Congressman Ron DeSantis voted …

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 …