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MORE FAILED LEADERSHIP: RICK SCOTT FLYS TO DC AS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FLOUNDER Mr. Scott Goes To Washington – Sort of – on Friday [Miami Herald] “As the Florida Legislature prepares to complete the next-to-the-last week of the session …

PAULA DOCKERY PILLORIES RICK SCOTT FOR FAILURE TO DO THE RIGHT THING (OVER AND OVER AGAIN)  ‘The Right Thing to Do’? Really, Governor? [Florida Voices Editorial] “[…]Recently, a phrase he has used on occasion has become his latest catch …

PALM BEACH POST: SCOTT’S LEGISLATIVE ‘PRIORITIES ADRIFT’ Scott Keeps Calm, Carries on, Despite Priorities Adrift [Palm Beach Post] “Gov. Rick Scott is being challenged by top lawmakers on his pitch for low-income health insurance and the lone issues …

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of elections reform.  STATEMENT FROM FL DEMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCOTT ARCENEAUX:  “Since the beginning of the legislative session, …

RUDDERLESS GOVERNOR UNABLE TO LEAD HIS PARTYScott’s Legislative Agenda Coming Up Short [Orlando Sentinel] “It’s a glass-half-empty issue with potential political ramifications. With less than two weeks left in the 2013 legislative session, it’s becoming increasingly clear that …

Key Point: As another day passes, and nearly a million Floridians remain unable to access affordable health insurance, Governor Rick Scott is spending his time doing photo opportunities instead of rolling up his sleeves and getting to …

WITH 12 DAYS LEFT IN SESSION, SCOTT’S PRIORITIES LANGUISH Gov. Rick Scott’s Priorities in Danger as Session Hits Crucial Stage [Tampa Bay Times] “[…] His top priority of a $2,500 teacher pay raise appears in budget proposals not …

MIAMI HERALD: WEATHERFORD MUST STOP ‘IRRESPONSIBLE AND INSENSITIVE’ POLITICAL POSTURING ON MEDICAID Don’t Reject Medicaid Funds [Miami Herald] “The Florida House’s refusal to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid stands as the most confounding action of the 2013 …

  SUN SENTINEL ON ED BOARD MEETING WITH RICK SCOTT: ‘HE TALKED FOR ONE HOUR, AND SAID NOTHING’ Can Rick Scott Buy His Way Into a Second Term? [Sun Sentinel Editorial] “Gov. Rick Scott came to talk to …

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS READY FOR MY ANSWERS? Many Questions for Gov. Rick Scott, Some Answers [Sun Sentinel] “[…]The current Republican chief executive gave two basic answers to just about everything he was asked. His main answer on many …