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FL DEMS MEMO: RICK SCOTT’S STATE OF DENIAL “Rick Scott is in trouble. After cutting more jobs than he created in Florida in 2012, failing to keep his promise to create 700,000 new jobs and a disastrous election …

FL Dems: Rick Scott State of the State Nothing More than a State of Denial Chair Tant Joins Dem State Legislators to Highlight Scott’s Record of Putting Corporations Ahead of Florida’s Middle Class Families TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, ahead of Gov. …

Dems Outline 7 Reforms to Include in Elections Bill Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement echoing the calls of Senator Chris Smith and the Democratic Caucus to implement real reforms …

Nelson: Dock Lawmaker Pay if Fed Workers Get Furloughed & Dem Congressional’s Blast GOP for Leaving Town Sen. Bill Nelson: dock lawmakers’ pay if fed workers get furloughed [Miami Herald] “From a press release: U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) …

HYPOCRITE ALERT: WEATHERFORD BLASTS FLORIDA POLY, WHICH HE VOTED FOR! Weatherford: Creation of Florida Poly ‘a disaster’ [Tampa Tribune] “Calling the creation of Florida’s newest university ‘a disaster,’ Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford on Tuesday floated the idea …

SUPREME COURT TO TAKE UP VOTING RIGHTS WITH FLORIDA IN MIND Keep Sharp Watch On Voting Rights [Tampa Bay Times Editorial] “The last election cycle demonstrated that if given a chance, lawmakers will manipulate rules for voting and …

FL DEMS TAP FOUR NEW VICE CHAIRS FROM ACROSS THE STATE Chairwoman Allison Tant: “I am thrilled to announce the new members of our leadership team who I am confident will position the party to take …