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Friends, It is with great sadness that we write you today regarding the sudden passing of our dear friend Chuck Mohlke. Chuck’s service to the Florida Democratic Party comprised decades of leadership as a former DNC …

IN THE WAKE OF THE VRA DECISION, GOV SCOTT MAINTAINS EFFORT TO MAKE VOTING MORE DIFFICULT Scott administration seeks dismissal of voter “purge” lawsuit [Tampa Bay Times] “In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that gutted …

Tallahassee, FL — For the second time in two weeks, Rick Scott’s Republican Party of Florida has been caught censoring follow Republicans (including their own Chairman) when the subject is Rick Scott’s abject failure to expand …

Tallahassee, FL — Yesterday Apryl Shackelford, a Teacher of the Year finalist from Duval County, came forward to express her outrage that the Republican Party of Florida used her in a political ad supporting Governor Scott. The …

TOP SCOTT DONOR PROFITED FROM MISREPRESENTING LOAN INFO TO VETERANS Group asks Rick Scott to return $500K contribution [Tampa Bay Times] “A liberal veterans group called on Gov. Rick Scott to return a $500,000 campaign check from St. …

Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced the hiring of two key fundraising positions. Sarah Smith will be the Party’s Finance Director, and Michael Hoffman will be Deputy Finance Director. “I’m incredibly excited to …

After offering nothing but silence in the wake of the Supreme Court’s rulings on DOMA and Prop 8, the Republican Party of Florida today still refuses to comment on whether or not all Floridians deserve equality under the …

SCOTT USING GREAT FLORIDIAN AWARD AS A “POLITICAL TOOL” Critics say Gov. Scott giving Great Floridian Awards to donors [WFTV] “Gov. Rick Scott is handing out an unprecedented number of Great Floridian Awards, with critics saying the list …

Tallahassee, FL — Today, to mark the anniversary of the founding of our country, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement: “As we celebrate founding of our nation 237 years ago today, we …