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Following Scott Plakon’s misleading, manufactured and desperate attacks on school teacher Karen Castor Dentel, the Florida Democratic Party today released Scott Plakon’s Report Card on Education — and it looks like he’s going to have to …

Democrat Joe Saunders will stand up for our schools and fight the Tallahassee special interests TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released a new television ad, “Who,” highlighting how Tea Partier Marco Pena supports increasing …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Following the October FEC report released yesterday which revealed that Mitt Romney accepted contributions from the ultra-radical, fringe organization known as GING-PAC which has run blatantly false and wildly offensive advertisements in Florida …

Whether they are in Washington or Tallahassee, Florida Republicans are making it harder for parents and students to afford the cost of University and College. And for the millions of deserving Florida students and their families …

Florida Republicans in Tallahassee Cut Funding For Bright Futures While Florida Republicans Slashed Funding For Pell Grants in Congress  TALLAHASSEE, FL — Whether they’re in Tallahassee or Washington, Florida Republicans are intent on proving that they aren’t …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released a new television ad, “That’s Nepotism,” highlighting the recent scandal surrounding  Dorothy Hukill’s record of giving her son’s company, Crimson Consulting, over $100,000 in campaign funds  — …

Southerland’s Stimulus Hypocrisy Shows He’s Become A Typical Washington Politician Who’s Out of Touch With Reality   TALLAHASSEE, FL — Congressman Steve Southerland said he’d change Washington — but it’s becoming clear that all Southerland has done …

Key Points: “Connie Mack IV of Fort Myers has run an uninspiring campaign and is not a viable alternative.…His deficit reduction plan to cut spending and then apply an overall spending cap is simplistic, unworkable and …

GOP’s policies forcing teacher layoffs, class sizes to grow and cuts to programs like arts and athletics TALLAHASSEE, FL — Former Education Commissioner and state Senator Betty Castor today joined with central Florida parents and legislative …

DATE: 10/11/12 FROM: Brannon Jordan, Florida Democratic Party Communications Director TO: Interested parties, reportersRE: Understanding the Impact of the GOP’s Failed K-12 Education Policies—————————————————————————– Understanding the Impact of the GOP’s Failed K-12 Education Policies  The Republican’s cuts to …