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Today, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement congratulating José Javier Rodriguez for qualifying in House District 112: “Representative José Javier Rodriguez is exactly the kind of fighter for the middle class that Miami needs,” said FDP Chair …

Today, Florida Democratic Party released the following statement congratulating Judithanne McLauchlan for qualifying in Florida Senate District 22:  “Judithanne, like most Floridians, knows that Tallahassee has its priorities all wrong — the special interests come first …

Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant made the following statement regarding Gov. Rick Scott filing his papers to run for a second term: “Rick Scott officially asked Florida voters for another term today, but the truth is Florida’s middle …

Will Rick Scott ask Florida’s teachers for their vote this November? After four years of treating teachers like they don’t matter, Rick Scott’s empty election-year rhetoric will only alienate them more. One of Rick Scott’s first …

“From historic Medicare fraud to massive giveaways to special interests, we’re showing Floridians why they just can’t trust Rick Scott.” — Chair Allison Tant  Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced its first television ad of the 2014 gubernatorial …

Rick Scott is stumping the state trying to rewrite his failed education record, but Floridians know they simply cannot trust this governor. RICK SCOTT’S FICTION: Rick Scott wants Floridians to believe that his funding for education is …

Rick Scott spent this week campaigning about college affordability. But if he really wants to understand why college is getting harder for middle class families to afford, he just needs to look in the mirror.  No …

 Scott Picked Well-Connected GOP Activist Over Education Experts Rick Scott is traveling Florida this week, trying to convince voters that he cares about education. There’s just one catch: Yesterday, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported that Rick Scott rewarded …

“With this ad, we’re making sure every Floridian knows exactly why they can’t trust Rick Scott with four more years” — Executive Director Arceneaux  Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced a new web ad holding Rick Scott accountable …

Trailing in the polls and deeply unpopular, Rick Scott today signed a bill allowing some Dreamers to access in-state tuition at Florida’s colleges and universities. “The winners today are the Floridians and the Dreamers who, at …