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Tallahassee, FL — Today, in response to the Supreme Court’s rulings that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and clearing the way for marriage equality in California, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released …

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Congressman Steve Southerland ran for office saying he’d change Washington, but time and time again the Congressman shows his constituents that he puts DC politics ahead of North Florida families.  That’s why today, …

OCALA STAR-BANNER: “GOVERNOR HAS SHOWN HIS MAIN CONCERN IS GETTING RE-ELECTED” Editorial: Political meddling with our universities [Ocala Star-Banner] “Gov. Rick Scott’s renewed interest in the State University System should be both exciting and terrifying, especially for the University …

Bipartisan Consensus: Blame for Farm Bill’s Failure Lays at the Feet of Congressman Southerland After running for office on the promise of changing Washington, Congressman Steve Southerland made it clear to his constituents that he is …

50% OF FLORIDIANS SAY GOVERNOR SCOTT SHOULD NOT BE REELECTED, DOWN BY DOUBLE DIGITS AMONG KEY VOTING GROUPS Gov’s Grades Are Low [Quinnipiac] “Voters still say 50 – 35 percent that Scott does not deserve to …

It Didn’t Work: In Poll, Scott Loses by Double Digits Despite Months of Flip-Flopping Scott loses independent voters, remains underwater on every key measure of support.  Tallahassee, FL — It didn’t work. Rick Scott has spent the …

Unprecedented enthusiasm among Democrats [News Service of Florida] And so what appears to be unprecedented enthusiasm among Democrats to win in 2014, with the dinner raising a record of $850,000 in confirmed contributions, is so far pointed against …

FDP Releases Video Highlighting Governor Scott’s DREAMers Veto   Tallahassee, FL — In a preview for this weekends Jefferson Jackson Dinner, today the Florida Democratic Party released a video featuring Democratic legislators and DREAMers condemning Governor Rick …