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Scott supports ending local control of public schools and giving out of state, for-profit companies control over our children’s future  TALLAHASSEE, FL — As Governor Rick Scott visits a Charter School this morning in Tallahassee to flaunt …

THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR MICHELLE OBAMA IN NORTH FLORIDA  FDP Chair Rod Smith: “Now is the time. This is the place. You’re the generation that can help us win this race” [CNN] “Now is the time. This …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith issued the following statement today in response to Mitt Romney’s insulting comments videotaped at a Florida fundraiser stating that his job “is not to worry” about half …

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released a new television ad, “First,” highlighting Dwight Dudley’s commitment to stand up to Rick Scott’s giveaways to millionaires and put middle class families first.  The ad will …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — In response to Adam Hasner’s new ad in which he rails against politicians who “raise their pay” and “pad their pensions” — despite having done both himself while in the Florida State Legislature …

FLORIDA WELCOMES MICHELLE OBAMA  First lady’s speech at UF today a chance to boost campaign [Ocala Star Banner] “First lady Michelle Obama’s speech Monday at the University of Florida is more than a rally for her …

Key Point: “Digital Domain Media Group Inc. closed its taxpayer-subsidized film studio and filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, just a few short months after State Rep. Scott Plakon (R-Longwood) told skeptical Tea Party leaders that …

FL DEMS LAUNCH NEW TV AD: “STAND” Dems start TV ads for Linda Stewart in HD 47 [Orlando Sentinel] “Two days after launching ads to promote Frank Bruno in Senate District 8 and Karen Castor Dentel in House …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released a new television ad, “Stand,” highlighting Bob Brooks’ extremist values which are out of touch with the Orlando community and Linda Stewart’s record of putting partisanship aside …

Dems Beat GOP for Seventh Consecutive Month TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released state August voter registration data showing that, for the seventh consecutive month, Democrats out-registered Republicans — again by nearly 10-points. …