Latest News Archive

Tampa, FL —  Following Federal Judge Robert Hinkle’s order today striking down provisions of the GOP’s voter suppression law impacting third party voter registration efforts, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith issued the following statement: STATEMENT …

FL DEMS SLAM SCOTT FOR VOTER PURGE Florida Democrats say Gov. Rick Scott leading ‘misguided’ effort to purge voters from state rolls [Times/Herald] “Bill Internicola was born in Brooklyn 91 years ago and received a Bronze Star for fighting …

Stewart running to bring commonsense solutions to grow our economy and help businesses create jobs Orlando, FL — Former Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart today announced her campaign to represent district 47 in the Florida House …

Tallahassee, FL –  Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith released the following statement on Mitt Romney’s belief that —against all evidence—small class sizes don’t help students and his plans to take us backward on education. STATEMENT …

In honor of Memorial Day, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith issued the following statement:  “As we gather with our families and friends for relaxation and recreation this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the sacrifice …

OFA HITS ROMNEY ECONOMICS IN MIAMI  Obama mailer attacks Bain in Miami [Politico] “The Obama campaign’s attack on Bain Capital is a national story, but it’s also a local one in communities where the private equity firm owned companies …

NEW MARIST/NBC POLL: Obama beating Romney, Nelson beating Mack  Key takeaways: President Obama is beating Mitt Romney, and more voters approve of the job President Obama is doing than disapprove.  More voters believe President Obama will …

OFA-FL LAUNCHES 2 NEW ADS Two new Obama TV ads in Florida [Tampa Bay Times] “The Obama campaign this morning is out with two new TV ads in Florida. One, called “Sacred Trust,” highlights Obama’s effort for veterans. …

Southerland will have to answer why he’s put extreme policies over Florida’s middle class at Tallahassee Office Opening Tallahassee, FL — When Congressman Southerland opens his Tallahassee campaign office tonight, this Tea Partier turned insider will …

DID BUSH LAY THE “WELCOME MAT FOR COMMUNISTS” Did Jeb Bush’s brother, George W. Bush, lay “welcome mat for Communists” [Miami Herald] “But the press release itself might send the wrong message because it appears the administration …