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  “Rather than stand against Rick Scott’s thinly veiled racial profiling, Lopez-Cantera supported Scott’s anti-immigrant agenda.” – FDP Chair Tant   Tallahassee, FL — In 2011, Rick Scott had an ally in his fight to bring Arizona-style …

Tallahassee, FL — Rick Scott’s ultra-partisan lieutenant governor pick, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, won’t help him win reelection. Not at all. Here’s why.  While Republican cheerleaders, like Miami-Dade Republican Chairman Nelson Diaz, claim that “Governor Scott continues to demonstrate his commitment …

Rick Scott Picks Partisan Tallahassee Insider for Lt. Governor  Tallahassee, FL — When Rick Scott announces his selection of Carlos Lopez-Cantera as his Lt. Governor and 2014 running mate tomorrow, he will be doubling down on the …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — New documents revealed in The Tampa Bay Times last night directly contradict Washington lobbyist David Jolly’s false claim that he did not lobby for offshore drilling – a clear example of Jolly caught in a …

Marco Rubio said yesterday that the federal government should turn over all poverty programs to the states. Just a few hours later, Rick Scott said that a new push to increase the minimum wage makes him …

Tallahassee, FL – In today’s Tallahassee Democrat, Congressman Steve Southerland says he’s “reaching across party lines” – a incredulous claim that’s not just a stretch – it’s downright false. In fact, Congressman Southerland sent out yet another hyper-partisan …

Rick Scott says that his Chief of Staff, Adam Hollingsworth, is “doing a great job” and will “continue to do a great job” in the wake of two seperate academic fraud scandals. (Read more here) Sound …

Tallahassee, FL – With just four days until the dysfunctional Republican Congress plans to recess until the New Year – and with critical issues like a looming budget deadline still unresolved – Congressman Southerland isn’t on the job and is …

Tallahassee, FL — Today, in response to the news that former South African President Nelson Mandela has died, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant made the following statement: “Today, South Africa has lost a remarkable leader and …