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TALLAHASSEE, FL — In recognition of World Aids Day, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith today issued the following statement:  STATEMENT FROM FL DEMS CHAIR ROD SMITH:  “Today, we come together to recognize the incredible progress …

Governor Scott’s $10k education proposal was slammed today by both the Tampa Bay Times and the Tampa Tribune  as a “publicity stunt,” and “gimmick” that ignores Scott’s own record of taking a “meat cleaver on public school …

Another day, another half-baked scheme from the Madoff of Medicare…  When voters stood in long lines, waiting 6, 7 and even 8 hours to cast a ballot this election, what did Rick Scott do? Extend the …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — After a St. Lucie judge dismissed Congressmen Allen West’s most recent lawsuit, the Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement regarding Congressman West’s refusal to concede:   STATEMENT FROM SCOTT ARCENEAUX, EXECUTIVE …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Following the release of Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate showing that President Obama and Democrat’s policies are growing our economy, but Florida’s unemployment rate continues to lag behind the national average of 7.9-percent …

Earth to Allen West. As West’s legal team heads into court today for a last ditch effort to challenge the twice certified results in Florida’s 18th Congressional District — results which have been counted, recounted and still remain …

In contrast to Republicans Gov. Scott & Sen. Rubio, Obama received majority of votes cast  TALLAHASSEE, FL — Following the official reporting of election results in Florida’s Presidential race showing that President Obama has won the …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Following the certification of election results in Congressional District 18 showing that Patrick Murphy has officially won the election and is outside a recount margin, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:   …

Rick Scott: “We did the right thing. The right thing happened.“ Out of touch much. After slashing early voting in half and continually refusing to extend the hours in light of the record turnout, Gov. Rick …

Embarrassing Delay a Result of Gov. Scott’s Refusal to Extend Early Voting, FL Dems Call for Voting Reforms in Upcoming Session  TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on the Presidential election in …